Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Preview & Prediction | 1st One-Day International

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Afghanistan came from behind to win the T20i series and will hope for a better start against Zimbabwe in the ODIs.

Date/Time: Monday 16th December 2024: US PST – 11:30pm / Tuesday 17th December 2024: US EST – 2:30am / UK – 7:30am

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe

Weather: Thundery showers could disrupt play with temperatures in the mid-twenties.

How To Watch On TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not Televised

How To Watch Online: UK – Not Televised / US – Not Televised

Zimbabwe Betting Analysis

After taking four wickets across the T20i series, Blessing Muzarabani will be hoping for more success in these ODI matches. His bowling is well suited to 50-over cricket and conditions could well be in his favour, especially when taking into account the potential moisture in the air and on the pitch. Therefore, explore backing Muzarabani to take 2+ wickets for Zimbabwe in this first game.

Afghanistan Betting Analysis

It was a T20i series to forget for opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz with only 26 runs scored across the three games. However, a player of his quality will unlikely be kept quiet for long and it would be no surprise if a change in format leads to a change in fortunes for Gurbaz. With more time afforded to him at the crease, considering backing the Afghanistan star to record over 29.5 match runs.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Expert Prediction

When looking at the project weather forecast, getting a result in this match may prove difficult, assuming overs are lost to any rain. With that in mind, focus on individual players rather than the outcome itself. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan will likely have a big part to play with his mystery-spin, especially with up to ten overs available for him to bowl. Backing him to record over 1.5 match wickets may wind up the shrewd move to make.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Tip: Rashid Khan to take over 1.5 match wickets