Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will face off in the 130th ODI. Both teams are playing at their best, which makes the AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction even more exciting. Zimbabwe has usually struggled to beat Afghanistan, and in current form, Afghanistan has a better chance of winning.
AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction, Match Details:
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Date & Time | 19th Oct/ 04:30 PM PST LOCAL Time |
| Streaming | Star Sports |
| Establish | 2004 |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Owner | Emirates Cricket Board |
| Home Team | United Arab Emirates national cricket team |
| End Name | North End & Pavilion End |
| Flood Light | Yes |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, ODI Head-to-Head Records:
| Total Match | 31 |
| AFG | 20 |
| ZIM | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tie | 0 |
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
| AFG | A W W W W |
| ZIM | L L L L W |
AFG vs ZIM Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
| Teams | Win | Date |
| AFG vs ZIM | AFG | 21/12/2024 |
| AFG vs ZIM | AFG | 19/12/2024 |
| AFG vs ZIM | NR | 17/12/2024 |
| AFG vs ZIM | AFG | 09/06/2022 |
| AFG vs ZIM | AFG | 06/06/2022 |
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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Weather Report:
| Temperature | 38° |
| Humidity | 44% |
| Wind Speed | 19 km/hr |
| Cloud Cover | 10% |
AFG vs ZIM, Pitch Report:
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, is a great venue for cricket matches. The pitch here is very well maintained. Recent pitch records suggest the team that wins the toss should bat first. Fast bowlers perform well early in the match. Later, as the pitch slows, spinners can get more turn and bounce. This makes batting difficult and helps bowlers take wickets more easily.
Match Performance:
| Total Matches Played | 58 |
| 1st Batting Team Won | 39 |
| 2nd Batting Team Won | 19 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average Batting Score | 251 |
| Highest Score | 343/4 |
| Lowest Score | 63/10 |
| Pitch Report | Bowling Pitch |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Playing 11:
Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah (C), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Nangeyalia Kharote.
Zimbabwe (ZIM): Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Wesley Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani.
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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Betting Tips:
| Tips | Bet |
| Who Will Win The Toss | Zimbabwe |
| Match Winner | Afghanistan |
| Total Boundaries | 35+ |
| Player Of The Match | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| 1st Innings Total | 250+ |
| Most Wicket Taker | Rashid Khan |
My prediction
- Afghanistan will win this match.
FAQs
1. Who will win the 130th ODI match?
Afghanistan is predicted to win the 130th ODI match because of its strong recent form, better head-to-head record, and balanced bowling attack.
2. Where will the match be played?
The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
3. What is the head-to-head record between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in ODIs?
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have played 31 ODI matches. Afghanistan has won 20 games, Zimbabwe has won 10, and one match ended without a result.
4. How will the pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium affect the match?
The pitch is expected to assist fast bowlers early and spinners as the match progresses. Batting first could be beneficial, with the average first-innings score listed at 251 runs.
5. Who are the key players to watch in the match?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan are key players for Afghanistan, while Sikandar Raza and Blessing Muzarabani could play important roles for Zimbabwe. Gurbaz is a potential Player of the Match candidate, while Rashid Khan could be a leading wicket-taker.