Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between ZIM vs AFG?

Zimbabwe (ZIM) will take on Afghanistan (AFG) in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, November 2, at the Harare Sports Club. Afghanistan lead the series 2-0.

The hosts, Zimbabwe, have struggled to match Afghanistan in any department, being thoroughly outplayed so far. With the series already lost, they will now aim to register a consolation win in front of their home crowd.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan have been dominant throughout the series and will be eyeing a clean sweep. Having clicked in all departments, they will look to maintain their momentum and outclass the hosts one final time.

Match Details

Harare Sports Club — Pitch Report

The pitch at the Harare Sports Club is expected to favour batters for the most part, offering good bounce and value for shots. Bowlers will need to maintain disciplined lines and lengths to contain the scoring and outsmart the batters. Meanwhile, batters can look to play their strokes freely but must remain cautious with their aggressive shots to avoid unnecessary dismissals.

Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

Predicted Playing 11s

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter — Ibrahim Zadran

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran could be the key batter in this encounter. He has scored half-centuries in both matches so far, completely dominating the Zimbabwean bowlers. The in-form opener will be eager to continue his fine run and deliver another match-winning performance to help his team seal the series with a clean sweep.

Probable Best Bowler — Rashid Khan

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan could be the key bowler in this contest. He has consistently troubled the Zimbabwean batters with his sharp spin and relentless accuracy, never allowing them to score freely. In the third match as well, Rashid will look to draw on his vast experience and deliver another impactful four-over spell to keep the hosts under pressure.

Today's Match Prediction — Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.