AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20 LIVE: Afghanistan have already sealed the series and will like to deliver the final blow to clean sweep the series against Zimbabwe in the third T20 international at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Wicketkeeper batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Usman Ghani will open the innings for Afghanistan. Both openers gave Afghanistan a good start as they look to blank Zimbabwe. After a good start, Gurbaz was dismissed by Richard Ngarava in the sixth over. The duo added 42 runs for the opening stand.
However, Afganistan then on lost quick wickets. After Ghani was dismissed by Faraz Akram, they lost Karim Janat and Mohammad Nabi with the next three overs. But Najibullah Zadran’s 72 off 35 helped Afghanistan post 183/7 in 20 overs.
During the tough chase, Zimbabwe crumbled under pressure early, losing Tinashe Kamunhukamwe’s wicket in the very first over. The visitors then lost captain Sean Williams in the sixth over.
183/7 (20 ovs)
Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan won the toss and opted to bat first in the 3rd T20 against Zimbabwe. If Afghanistan win the match, it will be a clean sweep for them in the T20I series with a 3-0 result. It will also mean that Asghar Afghan will become the most successful T20I captain, overtaking India’s MS Dhoni with the most victories.
If it was Asghar Afghan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first game to help the hosts register a big win, it was Karim Janat, Usman Ghani and Mohammad Nabi, who took charge to steal the victory.
Afghanistan made two changes to their Playing XI with Fazalhaq Farooqi coming in for Farid Malik and Sharafuddin Ashraf replacing Amir Hamza. As for Zimbabwe, they have made three changes. Milton Shumba came in for Wesley Madhevere, Faraz Akram replaced Donald Tiripano while Brendon Mavuta was replaced by Wellington Masakadza.
AFG vs ZIM: Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tarisai Musakanda, Sean Williams(c), Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Richmond Mutumbami(w), Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza
AFG vs ZIM: Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Usman Ghani, Karim Janat, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Asghar Afghan(c), Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Sharafuddin Ashraf
On the other hand, Zimbabwe have not been able to find the right team combination to counterattack, losing both games by a big margin of 48 runs and 45 runs respectively. Moreover, Rashid Khan is in great form and has dent the visitors the most. With the series gone to the hosts, Zimbabwe would want to redeem their pride and end the series on a high.
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AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20 LIVE: Where to Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming?
Afghanistan: RTA
UAE: eCricLife
Pakistan: Geo Super/ PTV
UK/Europe: Free Sports
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