Match Details:
Series: Bangladesh Tri-Nation Series 2019
Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Time: September 14, 2019, 6:00 p.m. IST
Preview:
After a historic triumph in the one-off Test against Bangladesh, Afghanistan will begin their tri-nation T20I series campaign with their first match of the series against Zimbabwe. Afghanistan boast of some very strong players. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are the ones to watch out for. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, lost their first match of the series to Bangladesh narrowly by four wickets. It was a rain-curtailed 18-overs a side match. Zimbabwe looked to be in full control of the proceedings when they had reduced Bangladesh to 60/6. However, a seventh-wicket partnership of 82 runs between Mosaddek Hossain and Afif Hossain took the match away from them. It was a good performance nevertheless and they would be looking to come back stronger in this match.
Weather Conditions: The weather forecast for this match isn't good. Sporadic spells of showers are expected which might lead to quite a few interruptions.
Pitch conditions: The pitch is dry and a bit slow. Scores between 140-155 across each innings in case of a full game can be expected. The spinners and pacers with variations will be more effective on this track.
Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan:
Hazratullah Zazai, Najeeb Tarakai, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Shafiqullah Shafiq (wk), Rashid Khan (C), Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dawlat Zadran
Match Details:
Series: Bangladesh Tri-Nation Series 2019
Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Time: September 14, 2019, 6:00 p.m. IST
Preview:
After a historic triumph in the one-off Test against Bangladesh, Afghanistan will begin their tri-nation T20I series campaign with their first match of the series against Zimbabwe. Afghanistan boast of some very strong players. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are the ones to watch out for. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, lost their first match of the series to Bangladesh narrowly by four wickets. It was a rain-curtailed 18-overs a side match. Zimbabwe looked to be in full control of the proceedings when they had reduced Bangladesh to 60/6. However, a seventh-wicket partnership of 82 runs between Mosaddek Hossain and Afif Hossain took the match away from them. It was a good performance nevertheless and they would be looking to come back stronger in this match.
Weather Conditions: The weather forecast for this match isn't good. Sporadic spells of showers are expected which might lead to quite a few interruptions.
Pitch conditions: The pitch is dry and a bit slow. Scores between 140-155 across each innings in case of a full game can be expected. The spinners and pacers with variations will be more effective on this track.
Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan:
Hazratullah Zazai, Najeeb Tarakai, Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Shafiqullah Shafiq (wk), Rashid Khan (C), Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Dawlat Zadran
Zimbabwe:
Hamilton Masakadza (C), Brendan Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, Sean Williams, Timycen Maruma, Tinotenda Mutumbodzi, Tony Munyonga, Kyle Jarvis, Tendai Chatara, Neville Madziva
Top Picks:
Wicket-Keeper: Brendan Taylor (10 Cr)
The Zimbabwean stumper is the best batsman available in this match and, hence, he is an automatic pick. He has the technique to play spin well. So, his role will be pretty crucial in tackling Afghanistan's spinners.
Batsman: Hamilton Masakadza (9 Cr)
The Zimbabwean captain played a steady knock of 34 runs at the top of the order in the last match. He claimed two catches as well and that saw him fetching a valuable 61 points.
All-Rounder: Mohammad Nabi (10 Cr)
The veteran all-rounder recently announced his retirement from Tests in order to focus on the shorter formats. Nabi's credentials in T20 cricket are well known and you should bank on him if you are looking for points in both departments.
Bowler: Rashid Khan (9.5 Cr)
The Afghan skipper was seen in scintillating form in the one-off Test against Bangladesh recently and he would look to carry that form forward into this match. His variations are hard to pick and, hence, the Zimbabwe batsmen will find it hard to deal with him.
Captaincy Options (in order of priority): Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan
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