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ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20I: All you need to know, probable XI, head-to-head
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the second T20I match of their three-match series on Friday at Harare Sports Club, Harare. This follows a gripping first match where Zimbabwe emerged victorious, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. As Afghanistan look to bounce back, the stakes are high in this T20I contest.
Zimbabwe's win in the first match has placed them in a strong position to clinch the series. Their performance in the opener dominated Afghanistan in all departments. The team will aim to maintain their momentum, with one more win guaranteeing them the series victory, but Afghanistan will be determined to keep their hopes alive with a win in the second T20I.
Afghanistan, however, showed a lot of promise in the first game but found it challenging to get over the line in high-pressure contest. Their key players, including experienced all-rounders, will need to step up in this must-win game to keep the series competitive.
HEAD TO HEAD
Matches: 16
Zimbabwe WON: 2
Afghanistan WON: 14
Zimbabwe probable XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa,Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu
Afghanistan probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fareed Ahmad Malik
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