Afghanistan is currently touring Zimbabwe for a multi-format cricket series, including T20Is, ODIs, and Tests. The series began with three T20I matches in Harare:
- 1st T20I (December 11, 2024): Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets, successfully chasing Afghanistan’s total of 144/6.
- 2nd T20I (December 13, 2024): Afghanistan leveled the series with a 50-run victory, defending their score of 153/6 by bowling out Zimbabwe for 103.
- 3rd T20I (December 14, 2024): Afghanistan clinched the series 2-1 with a 3-wicket win, chasing down Zimbabwe’s total of 127 with three balls to spare.
The ODI series commenced on December 17, 2024, but the first match was abandoned due to rain after Zimbabwe reached 44/5 in 9.2 overs.
The second ODI is underway today, December 19, 2024, in Harare. Afghanistan’s openers, Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik, have provided a strong start, with the team at 171/0 after 32.3 overs.
Looking ahead, the tour will conclude with two Test matches in Bulawayo, starting on December 26, 2024. Notably, Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, returns to the Test squad after a hiatus due to a recurring groin injury.
Additionally, Zimbabwe has included Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, in their squad for the ODI series. Ben recently expressed his willingness to play for Zimbabwe, his late father’s birthplace, following impressive domestic performances.
For live updates and detailed coverage of the ongoing matches, you can follow platforms like ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.
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