AFG vs ZIM Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – Afghanistan and Zimbabwe Tour of UAE, 1st T20I

Match Details:

The 1st of the 3-match T20I series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played on 17th March at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time and 3:30 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will lock horns in the shortest format of the game after an enthralling Test series. Zimbabwe completely outplayed Afghanistan in the first Test, but in the second Test, Afghanistan came back strongly.

They will be the favourites to win this series, as they have in their ranks players who travel all around the globe, playing franchise-based T20 cricket. That being said, as a team, they haven’t played any T20I match in around a year, while Zimbabwe have recently competed in a Test series against Afghanistan.

AFG vs ZIM Weather Report for 1st T20I:

There is no chance of rainfall in Abu Dhabi, as is the case almost always here. The temperature will be around 29 °C.

Pitch Condition/Report:

This is a balanced wicket, where both batsmen and bowlers will get equal help. Anything over 160 will be a competitive total.

Average first innings score:

162 (Last 5 IPL matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 4, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

AFG vs ZIM Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan

Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Asghar Afghan (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Naveen Ul Haq, Sharafudin Ashraf

Bench:

Hamza Hotak, Afsar Zazai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi

Zimbabwe

Milton Shumba, Wesley Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Prince Masvaure, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Donald Tiripano, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Bench:

Regis Chakabva, Faraz Akram, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Kevin Kasuza, Brandon Mavuta, Tarisai Musakanda, Victor Nyauchi

AFG vs ZIM Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored over 300 runs in T20I cricket in his short T20I career so far. He was in outstanding form in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, which was played on this very venue.

Rashid Khan will be an automatic must-pick, as the spin wizard usually performs well in this format. He has already picked up 89 T20I wickets and is excellent at containing runs as well.

Najibullah Zadran will be a good budget batting pick. He has scored almost 1000 T20I runs, which has come at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 140.

From the same team, Hashmatullah Shahidi will be another good budget pick. He has played only 1 T20I, but in his T20 career, he has scored 800+ runs at an average of almost 40.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options –  Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran

Vice-Captain Options – Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Rashid Khan

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AFG vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)

Batters – Wesley Madhevere (vc), Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi

All-Rounders – Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Mohammad Nabi

Bowlers – Donald Tiripano, Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan

12th Man – Asghar Afghan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AFG vs ZIM 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters – Wesley Madhevere, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan, Prince Masvaure

All-Rounders – Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams (vc), Mohammad Nabi (c)

Bowlers – Wellington Masakadza, Naveen Ul Haq, Rashid Khan

12th Man – Ryan Burl

Expert Advice:

If you’re looking for a budget bowling pick, Donald Tiripano will be a great choice. He has picked up 11 T20I wickets and has an economy rate of just over 8 runs per over.

Today’s AFG vs ZIM Probable Winners:

Afghanistan are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.