Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan (Zimbabwe Cricket Team vs Afghanistan Cricket Team) 1st ODI Live Updates:
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the 1st ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. The news from the middle is that Afghanistan has won the toss and chose to field first.
The home skipper, Craig Ervine has also revealed that Ben Curran is all set to make his ODI debut today along with Newman Nyamhuri.
After winning the T20I series, Afghanistan will look to continue their winning momentum as they face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series. The tour began with Zimbabwe beating Afghanistan by four wickets the first T20I of a three-match series. Stung by the defeat, Afghanistan registered a big 50-run win to pull themselves on level terms before winning the decider by three wickets to take the series 2-1.
So far, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have squared off in 28 ODIs. Afghanistan have emerged victorious in 18 of these clashes while Zimbabwe in 10.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI Squads
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicketkeeper), Dion Myers, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tinotenda Maposa, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi, Wellington Masakadza, Trevor Gwandu, Joylord Gumbie, Ben Curran, Newman Nyamhuri
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, AM Ghazanfar, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran
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So, it will be 28 overs per side, barring any more rain interruptions. The action will begin shortly.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says they’ll bowl first as the wicket is also spicy and they want to take advantage of the first ten overs.
Craig Ervine says they would have bowled first as well but will try and put up a decent score. Informs Ben Curran and Newman Nyamhuri are making their debuts.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says they’ll bowl first as the wicket is also spicy and they want to take advantage of the first ten overs. So, it will be 28 overs per side, barring any more rain interruptions.
So, it will be 28 overs per side, barring any more rain interruptions.
Zimbabwe (Playing XI) – Joylord Gumbie (WK), Prince Masvaure, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine (C), Sean Williams, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza, Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Richard Ngarava.
Afghanistan (Playing XI) – Sediqullah Atal, Zubaid Akbari, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
TOSS – Afghanistan have won the toss and will BOWL first!
UPDATE 1021 GMT – Excellent news! The covers are coming off! The conditions also look a lot better as the sun is shining and the sky seems clear too.
The covers are coming off.
UPDATE – 0912 GMT – Well, things were looking promising for a while but it has started to rain again and the blue sheets have been placed back on the ground. Let’s hope it’s a passing shower.
UPDATE – 0900 GMT – More good news! The covers have been removed. Looks like we will get some action shortly. Stay tuned.
UPDATE – 0830 GMT – WE HAVE GOOD NEWS! The rain has stopped completely and it has gotten a lot brighter too. The match referee is assessing the conditions out in the middle. The covers are still firmly in place though.
UPDATE – The rain continues to come down and the waiting game continues! The forecast isn’t that bad but there are puddles seen on the ground. It could take some while for the ground to be game ready. First though, the rain has to stop. Fingers crossed for now.
UPDATE – Well, we are hearing that the toss has been delayed as it is currently raining in Harare. Stay tuned for more updates.
Zimbabwe lacked a proper batter in the middle orders as seen in the T20I but have added Ben Curran to the squad and could well possibly make his debut for the hosts. Afghanistan on the other hand would rely on their spin trio, AM Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman to make amends for the visitors. Afghanistan are no doubt the favourite but the hosts will be eager to perform in front of their home crowd. Who do you think will win? Stay tuned.
Hello and welcome to the first ODI between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. After an enthralling T20I series, it’s time for the longest format in white ball cricket to kick off. Afghanistan have momentum on the tour after winning T20Is 2-1. Both teams have retained most of the squad but a couple of new faces have been added to watch out for.
After clinching a 2-1 triumph in the T20I series, Afghanistan’s all-format tour of Zimbabwe moves to an interesting three-match ODI contest. The iconic Harare Sports Club will be the exclusive venue hosting all three games. Zimbabwe, reeling from four straight T20I series defeats this calendar year, now seeks redemption under Craig Ervine’s captaincy in the ODIs. While the tourists carry forward their winning momentum, the hosts are determined to reverse their fortunes in the longer white-ball format. Zimbabwe has largely retained its T20I squad for the ODI series while making a few notable additions. Ben Curran, a member of England’s Curran cricketing family, joins the squad as a new promising face. The team has also strengthened its wicketkeeping department by bringing in Joylord Gumbie as an additional option behind the stumps. Zimbabwe’s batting backbone consists of seasoned performers Sean Williams and all-rounder Sikandar Raza. Their bowling arsenal features pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, while Wellington Masakadza partners with Raza to handle the spin responsibilities. The visiting Afghanistan side, under Hashmatullah Shahidi’s leadership, boasts a dynamic batting lineup. Power-hitter Rahmanullah Gurbaz pairs with the emerging Sediqullah Atal at the top, while the classical batter and vice-captain Rahmat Shah provides stability in the middle order. The team’s strength lies in their versatile all-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, and the experienced Mohammad Nabi. Their formidable bowling unit combines the elite spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, supported by AM Ghazanfar with a highly capable pace department, making them a well-rounded force. With Zimbabwe seeking redemption and Afghanistan riding high on their T20I success, this ODI series promises to deliver compelling cricket across all three matches at the Harare Sports Club. In head-to-head ODI cricket between these two sides, Afghanistan holds the upper hand with 18 victories compared to Zimbabwe’s 10 wins across their 28 encounters. But can Afghanistan challenge Zimbabwe on its home soil in the longer white-ball format? Which team will win the series opener? Let the games begin!
Zimbabwe Vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score 1st ODI: Rain Stops
The rain has stopped, and the covers are being slowly taken off. The groundstaff is currently getting the field ready for play.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Score: Rain Delays Toss
Hello everyone! Welcome to our live coverage from the first ODI between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. The match should have been underway by now. However, rain has delayed the toss in Harare. Stick with us for all the latest updates.
