Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 3rd T20I Betting Tips

Afghanistan will be looking to complete a whitewash in the T20I series when they take on Zimbabwe in the third and final game at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

In the previous game, Afghanistan registered a comprehensive win over Zimbabwe, courtesy excellent performances from Usman Ghani, Karim Janat, and Mohammad Nabi. With this result, Afghanistan have taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe will have to make significant improvements in their game to end their losing streak in this series finale. Captain Sean Williams will be hoping that the side can put in a big effort with bat and ball in this dead rubber.

Afghanistan Form and Team News:

Afghanistan sealed the series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as they posted a mammoth 193/5, courtesy splendid contributions from Karim Janat, Usman Ghani, and Mohammad Nabi. The target proved far too much for Zimbabwe as they ultimately 45 runs short.

With the series wrapped up, Afghanistan will guard against complacency in this dead rubber and will go in with the same XI that featured in the previous game.

Despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz perishing in the 2nd over, Usman Ghani and Karim Janat got them off to a brisk start and added 102 runs in space of ten overs.

Karim Janat continued his excellent form with the bat and smashed a crucial half-century with the help of three fours and four sixes, whereas Usman Ghani chipped in with fluent 49 runs off 34 balls.

All-rounder Mohammad Nabi produced blistering innings at the end to help Afghanistan post a massive total on the board.

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the in-form top-order trio of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Karim Janat, and Usman Ghani to get the side off to a solid start.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nabi, and Rashid Khan to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Leg-spinner Rashid Khan was once again the pick of the bowlers with three wickets to his name, whereas Naveen ul Haq and Mohammad Nabi picked up two wickets apiece.

Zimbabwe Form and Team News:

Zimbabwe’s struggles with the ball continued on Friday as they conceded a lot of runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Sean Williams and co. will have to raise their game to avoid a whitewash in the T20I series.

Captain Sean Williams will have to lead from the front with the bat and deliver a notable score in the innings.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, and Sikandar Raza to deliver the bulk of the runs. The experienced players in the batting department will need to step up and score runs for the side in this dead rubber.

On the other hand, bowlers have failed to create pressure on Afghanistan’s star-studded batting lineup and are desperately short on form at the moment.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, and Richard Ngarava to make crucial breakthroughs in this dead rubber.

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Afghanistan will be favorites to win the third and final game of the T20I series. For the final T20I, Afghanistan are placed at 1.16 odds, while Zimbabwe at 5.25 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Afghanistan produced a dominant display with bat and ball on Friday to thrash Zimbabwe by 45 runs.

With the top-order players firing on all cylinders and bowlers delivering clinical performances, Afghanistan will be looking to seal the whitewash on Sunday.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe have struggled to compete with Afghanistan in this T20I series. With the series already lost, Sean Williams and co. will be looking to play for pride in this dead rubber.

Therefore, the prediction is for Afghanistan to beat Zimbabwe in the third and final game of the T20I series.

Tip 1: Rahmanullah Gurbaz to deliver the goods in the series finale

Despite perishing for a low score, wicket-keeper opening batsman has been the standout player for Afghanistan in the T20 format. With 96 runs at a strike of 181.13, Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be looking to deliver blistering innings for Afghanistan in this series finale.

Given his consistency at the top of the innings for Afghanistan, we are backing Rahmanullah Gurbaz to score 40 runs or [email protected]

Conclusion

Expect Afghanistan to register a thumping win over Zimbabwe and complete a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series.

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz to score 40 runs or [email protected]

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