Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Cricket Live Score, 2nd ODI (Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard):
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the 2nd ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Thursday. Craig Ervine won the toss and chose to field first.
With the first game being a washout, both teams hope to get a full game and a result. Azmatullah Omarzai had a breathtaking display under the overcast conditions, and it remains to be seen if he can deliver similar performances today.
Ben Curran, who opened the batting for the hosts, did not have much to say with the bat. Today might be his chance to showcase his talent with a fine batting display.
The weather forecasts suggest that there will be zero chances of precipitation, which is a great sign for both teams who are looking to make their mark in this contest.
Zimbabwe Squad: Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine(c), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Joylord Gumbie, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Victor Nyauchi, Tinotenda Maposa
Afghanistan’s Playing XI: Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil(w), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Afghanistan (Playing XI) – Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS – Zimbabwe have won the toss and will BOWL.
Zimbabwe continue to struggle with the bat in this tour and already has a fair share of ideas about what these Afghan boys are capable of. They got away in the first game but to get a result, they really have to step up with the bat. Can they do so in this game? Let’s find out. Toss next.
Hello and welcome to the second game between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The first game was abandoned due to rain but in the amount of overs that could be played, we saw Afghanistan ripped through Zimbabwe’s batting order as they reduced them down to five inside 10 overs. Afghanistan made the most of the overcast conditions. However, the forecast is clear for the next two ODIs and hopefully, we will get full game of cricket.
After an exciting T20I series, all eyes were on the much-anticipated ODI series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. However, relentless weather had the final say in the opening game, which was washed out, turning the 3-match series into a potential 2-match showdown. The action stays at the Harare Sports Club, where Zimbabwe will look to bounce back against a confident Afghanistan side, hoping for a fiercely contested encounter. The first ODI offered just 9.2 overs of action before rain intervened, cutting short what was set to be a 28-overs-a-side match. Afghanistan dominated the brief session, making the most of the conditions after sending Zimbabwe into bat. Azmatullah starred with the ball, ripping through Zimbabwe’s top order and leaving them reeling at 41/5. Just as the misery for Zimbabwe deepened, the rain returned, sparing the hosts from what could have been a crushing defeat. Amid the chaos, Ben Curran impressed on his debut, navigating tough conditions. Despite the reprieve provided by the rain, Zimbabwe will need to regroup and rely heavily on experienced campaigners like Dion Myers, Brian Bennett and Craig Ervine to counter Afghanistan’s potent bowling attack. The bowling attack which remains their greatest strength will need to fire on all cylinders to give their team a fighting chance in this must-win encounter. Players like Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava have proven their mettle in the past and will be key to restricting Afghanistan’s powerful lineup. Afghanistan, on the other hand, come into this game riding high on confidence after clinching the T20I series from 1-0 down. The absence of Afghanistan’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who has been ruled out of the series due to a Grade 2B quadriceps injury is a big blow to the side but they have enough depth to counter this void. Their bowlers, a formidable force in any conditions, will look to build on the momentum and trouble Zimbabwe once again. The weather forecast for Harare looks promising this time, with no rain interruptions expected. This sets the stage for what should be a thrilling, closely fought-contest.