Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe T20 Series 2021


Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will play a series of 3 matches T20 at the neutral venue of Abu Dhabi in UAE. All the matches will be played on the same ground that is Sheikh Zayed Stadium. It is expected to be played with empty stands due to the pandemic. Both teams are balanced and good cricket rivalry is expected by the fans of both teams. Team Afghanistan has restricted exposure to the cricket world compared to the team Zimbabwe and hence the players will have good experience of all sections.

The first T20 match between these teams is scheduled on March 17 2021. Teams and captains of any of the side are not announced yet. Both teams have quality players on their side which will lead to a good game. As the series will have 3 matches both teams will try to begin it with a victory and hence players will give their best.

The second T20 match of the series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played on March 19. This match can be an important one for both teams. The team which will have lost the match will try to level the series and keep it alive while the winner of the first T20 will try to have the series on their name.

The 3rd and last T20 match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be played on March 20. This match can also turn into an important one if the series will be levelled. Afghanistan has players like Rashid Khan while Zimbabwe also has Chibahbha and other players with good experience of international cricket. This series will also help both teams to measure their preparation for the upcoming T20 world cup and improve the ranking on the ICC point table. Both teams have good all-rounders and hard hitters who can play well and lead the team with their excellent performance.

Series Result Afghanistan Won the 3 Match T20 Series By 3-0 against ZIM
Player Of the Series Karim Janat
Start Date 2021-03-17
End Date 2021-03-20
Host Country United Arab Emirates

Schedule

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Match 2021
Match 1
Date - 2021-03-17
Day - Wednesday
Time - 19:00(Local)

Scorecard
Afghanistan
Player of the Match
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Zimbabwe Venue
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 Match 2021
Match 2
Date - 2021-03-19
Day - Friday
Time - 19:00(Local)

Scorecard
Afghanistan
Player of the Match
Mohammad Nabi
Zimbabwe Venue
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20 Match 2021
Match 3
Date - 2021-03-20
Day - Saturday
Time - 19:00(Local)

Scorecard
Afghanistan
Player of the Match
Najibullah Zadran
Zimbabwe Venue
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Teams
Afghanistan Zimbabwe

Squad

Afghanistan Team Squad
Najibullah Zadran Mohammad Nabi Asghar Afghan Hashmatullah Shahidi
Hamza Hotak Afsar Zazai Usman Ghani Sharafuddin Ashraf
Fareed Ahmad Malik Rashid Khan Naveen-ul-Haq Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Karim Janat Ibrahim Zadran Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zimbabwe Team Squad
Regis Chakabva Sean Williams Richmond Mutumbami Sikandar Raza
Donald Tiripano Wellington Masakadza Kevin Kasuza Ryan Ponsonby Burl
Victor Nyauchi Prince Masvaure Tinashe Kamunhukamwe Wesley Madhevere
Brandon Mavuta Richard Ngarava Tarisai Musakanda Blessing Muzarabani
Faraz Akram Milton Shumba