Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 2nd T20I Betting Tips

Afghanistan will be looking to clinch the T20I series when they take on Zimbabwe in the second game at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan Skipper Asghar Afghan will be pleased with his side’s clinical performance in the opening game of the series. The side will be looking to continue their winning momentum in this fixture.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe will need to learn from their mistakes and put in an improved performance to stay alive in the series. Skipper Sean Williams will be hoping that experienced players can put their hand up and deliver the goods in this must-win game.

Afghanistan Form and Team News:

Afghanistan won the opening T20I match of three-match series by 48 runs, courtesy excellent performances from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, captain Asghar Afghan and spinner Rashid Khan. With this result, Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the top-order trio of Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Asghar Afghan to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the series opener, Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the star of the show with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 87 runs off 45 balls with the help of six boundaries and seven sixes. He stitched crucial partnerships with Karim Janat and Asghar Afghan to see Afghanistan post a daunting score of 198 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Karim Janat to make crucial breakthroughs.

For Afghanistan, Leg-spinner Rashid was the best bowler on display in the opening fixture and claimed three wickets, whereas Karim Janat and Fareed Malik claimed two wickets apiece.

Zimbabwe Form and Team News:

The visitors will have to come with better plans to restrict Afghanistan’s star-studded batting lineup in this contest.

Playing his only third T20I for Zimbabwe, rookie opener Tinashe Kamunhukamwe showed immense potential in the opening fixture and scored a fluent 44 runs off 37 balls. The team management will be hoping that Tinashe can continue his merry ways with the bat.

Besides Tinashe, the onus will be on the experienced duo of Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza to deliver notable scores in this fixture.

In the bowling department, the side might make changes as Victor Nyauchi could come in place of Donald Tripano, who conceded a lot of runs in the previous game.

The side will be relying heavily on the likes of Blessing Muzarabani, Sikandar Raza, and Ryan Burl to make crucial breakthroughs.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Afghanistan will be outright favorites to win the second game of the T20I series. For the second T20I, Afghanistan are placed at 1.17 odds, while Zimbabwe at 5.00 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

With the top-order trio of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Karim Janat, and Asghar Afghan showing excellent form in the opening fixture, Afghanistan have the upper hand going into the second game of the series.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe will have to raise their game with bat and ball in a bid to level the T2OI series.

Therefore, the prediction is for Afghanistan to register a thumping victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I.

Tip 1: Rashid Khan will continue his excellent form with the ball in hand

Currently ranked no.1 bowler in the T20 format, Leg-spinner Rashid Khan will be keen to continue his imperious form for Afghanistan in this fixture. The 22-year old has produced scintillating performances in the T20 format. With 92 wickets in 49 T20I matches at an excellent average of 12.52, Rashid Khan is certainly the best spinner in the format by a distance.

With 21 wickets in 11 T20I matches played in the UAE, we are backing Leg-spinner Rashid Khan to take two wickets or [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Afghanistan to beat Zimbabwe by a comprehensive margin and take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Rashid Khan to take two wickets or [email protected]