Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Kick-Off Time: 14:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will continue their battle when they lock horns with each other in a three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Wednesday. After the last game, Zimbabwe think that can do; can they? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan
- Date: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 14:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Interesting Facts About Teams
Afghanistan's T20I form has recently declined, with losses in their last five matches.
They recently booked their place at this venue for the T20 World Cup and have won nine of 16 T20Is this year.
Afghanistan have lost seven of eleven T20Is this year.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at the Harare Sports Club in Harare is forecast to be partly cloudy with temperatures at 31°C, 61% humidity level, and 5% chance of rain. The wind speed is expected to be 17 km/h. The surface of the pitch is expected to be good for both batting and bowling.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan: Chances of Winning
Zimbabwe enter this game as the underdogs despite their home advantage and the fact that they won the Test Series between the two sides. On the other hand, one can’t get carried away with the odds but the tourists will always want to prove a point.
Zimbabwe's chance of winning - 31%
Afghanistan's chance of winning - 69%
Zimbabwe Preview
Fresh off a Test victory against Afghanistan, Zimbabwe aims to continue their momentum in the T20I series. They are full of momentum after recently booking their place for the T20 World Cup at this venue and winning nine of 16 T20Is this year. They will want to continue this run with much confidence to prove to the world that they are ready for the global stage. w
Zimbabwe Players List
Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Antum Naqvi, Richard Ngarava, Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor, Nick Welch.
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan will hope to quickly rebound in the T20I series after a Test loss and a challenging 2025, marked by poor T20 performances and an Asia Cup struggle. They aim to regain form and win the series, despite losing seven of eleven T20Is this year. The team can only pick motivation from their win over Zimbabwe earlier this year.
Key Players: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai, Ikram Alikhel
Afghanistan Players List
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai (wk), Ikram Alikhel (wk), Bahir Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Ismat Alam, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, Bashir Ahmad.
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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head
Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have met 18 times in T20Is, with Afghanistan leading with 16 wins, Zimbabwe winning two.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 18
- Afghanistan - 16
- Zimbabwe - 02
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 00
Who will win the match, Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday’s Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20I match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Afghanistan a 69% chance of beating Zimbabwe in the 2025 T20I match.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Prediction
Despite entering this game as the underdogs, I think the hosts will win this game. They managed to ink out a win in the Test series, and I think they should be able to replicate that success here. Also, one player that be a joy to the eyes in the game is Brendan Taylor. He has been impressive, and I think he will lead the run for the hosts.
Our first Prediction is Zimbabwe to win — 2.92 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our second prediction is Top Zimbabwe batter — Brendan Taylor — 2.60 for Bc.game Bookmakers
Our Third Prediction is any player to score 50 – 1st innings - 1.60 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
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