Dream11: ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st T20I

ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024, 1st T20I

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 11, 2024 16:44 IST

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction

The first T20I match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see Zimbabwe (ZIM) lock horns with Afghanistan (PAK) at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Wednesday, December 11. Ahead of the series opener, here's all you need to know about the ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

Afghanistan will be playing their first T20I match after a commendable T20I World Cup performance. They lost to South Africa by nine wickets in the semi-finals. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, lost their last T20I series to Pakistan by a 2-1 margin.

These two teams have met each other 15 times in the past. Afghanistan have won 14 matches, while Zimbabwe managed to win only 1 matches.

ZIM vs PAK Match Details

The first T20I of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will be played on December 11 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The game is set to take place at 5:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Match

Date and Time: 11 December 2024, 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club in Harare is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. The last T20I match played here was between India and Zimbabwe, where a total of 292 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.

ZIM vs PAK Form Guide

ZIM - Will be playing their first match of the series

PAK - Will be playing their first match of the series

ZIM vs PAK Probable Playing XI

ZIM Playing XI

No injury updates

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Sikandar Raza ©, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Trevor Gwandu.

PAK Playing XI

No injury updates

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan ©, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, and Naveen-ul-Haq.

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He was in exceptional form in the recent T20I matches, including the World Cup. He will bat in the top order and can smash a lot of boundaries in today's match. Tadiwanashe Marumani is another good wicketkeeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

Hazratullah Zazai

Hazratullah Zazai and Brian Bennett are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Zazai is in excellent form and can once again trouble Zimbabwe bowlers. Dion Myers is another good batter for today's nail-biting match.

All-rounders

Sikander Raza

Azmatullah Omarzai and Sikandar Raza are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Raza has already smashed 2297 runs and taken 77 wickets in just 99 T20I matches. Mohammad Nabi is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Rashid Khan

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Naveen ul Haq and Rashid Khan. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Rashid is in good form and has already taken 152 wickets and smashed 460 runs in 93 T20I matches. Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi is another good bowler for today's match.

ZIM vs PAK match captain and vice-captain choices

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza is the most crucial pick from Zimbabwe as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is one of the most crucial picks from the Afghanistan squad. He is in superb form and is expected to play a crucial role with the ball.

5 Must-Picks for ZIM vs PAK, 1st T20I Match

Sikandar Raza

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rashid Khan

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Azmatullah Omarzai

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good and well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.