Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Preview & Prediction | 3rd One-Day International

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Afghanistan responded emphatically to falling behind in the series with a 232-run crushing of Zimbabwe, whom they bowled out for just 54.

Date/Time: Friday 20th December 2024: US PST – 11:30pm / Saturday 21st December 2024: US EST – 2:30am / UK – 7:30am

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe

Weather: Hot conditions with sunny spells and temperatures hitting 30c. 

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

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

Zimbabwe Betting Analysis

Zimbabwe were indebted to Newman Nyamhuri, who was the only bowler to get through Afghanistan’s top three. Nyamhuri took three of Zimbabwe’s six wickets in the second ODI and could be afforded further success in this final match. With that in mind, bettors should consider the ‘Bowler Total Match Wickets’ market and back Nyamhuri to take over 1.5 match wickets.

Afghanistan Betting Analysis

Afghanistan’s openers stole the show in the second ODI, putting on a whopping 191 for the first wicket and helping the tourists to a score of 286/6. Both looked at ease against the Zimbabwean bowlers and it would be no surprise to see the pair get their side off to a good start again in this last ODI. Therefore, consider backing Afghanistan to record over 23.5 runs for the first wicket.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Expert Prediction

Afghanistan showed their class in the second ODI and got on top of Zimbabwe early on, never letting their grip on the contest go. When they play at that level, Afghanistan are by far the better team and having rediscovered their team chemistry in the 50-over-format, they are in prime position to kick on from that. Back the tourists to defeat Zimbabwe in this deciding contest.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Tip: Afghanistan to win