In the third T20I match held in Harare, Afghanistan opted to bat after winning the toss. This match was crucial for Afghanistan as they aimed for a complete series whitewash against Zimbabwe.
Match Overview
Afghanistan’s captain Ibrahim Zadran led the team in place of the rested Rashid Khan. The squad also saw the absence of Azmatullah Omarzai, which allowed allrounder Sharafuddin Ashraf and left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi to join the playing XI.
Team Changes
- Afghanistan:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran (capt)
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Sharafuddin Ashraf
- Mohammad Nabi
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
- Zimbabwe:
- Brian Bennett
- Dion Myers
- Brendan Taylor (wk)
- Sikandar Raza (capt)
- Ryan Burl
- Tashinga Musekiwa
- Clive Madande
- Brad Evans
- Wellington Masakadza
- Tinotenda Maposa
- Richard Ngarava
Zimbabwe’s Strategy
Zimbabwe aimed to conclude the series on a positive note and made a minor adjustment to their lineup. Clive Madande came in for Tony Munyonga in the batting order. Notably, legendary bowler Graeme Cremer did not feature in any match of the series, prolonging his wait for a return to the XI after more than seven years.
Conclusion
This match highlights the competitive spirit between the teams, with Afghanistan looking to assert dominance and Zimbabwe aiming for a comeback. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see the results of this exciting encounter.
