ZIM vs AFG Dream11 Prediction – 1st T20I, Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
The 1st T20I of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe will be played on 29 October 2025 at the Harare Sports Club, with a start time of 5:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM local time. Zimbabwe will rely on their home advantage, whereas Afghanistan looks to continue its strong T20 record. Both teams have a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, setting the stage for a competitive encounter.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Time: 5:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM local time
- Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
Team Previews
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Zimbabwe’s squad combines experience and youth. Captain Sikandar Raza leads the batting department, supported by Dion Myers and Tadiwanashe Marumani. The pace attack, including Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, is expected to exploit home conditions. Spin options like Wellington Masakadza provide variation and control.
Afghanistan (AFG)
Afghanistan brings a strong T20 squad with Rashid Khan as captain and key spinner, alongside aggressive batters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. All-rounders such as Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai add depth. Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack is likely to be effective even on foreign pitches.
Probable XIs
Zimbabwe (ZIM) – Probable XI
- Brian Bennett
- Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk)
- Dion Myers
- Tony Munyonga
- Sikandar Raza (c)
- Ryan Burl
- Brad Evans
- Wellington Masakadza
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Richard Ngarava
- Graeme Cremer
Afghanistan (AFG) – Probable XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Sediqullah Atal
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
Top Fantasy Picks
- Rashid Khan – Spin maestro and all-round contributor.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Explosive opener with high fantasy potential.
- Blessing Muzarabani – Fast bowler, likely to take early wickets.
- Sikandar Raza – Batting all-rounder, capable of big contributions.
- Ibrahim Zadran – Reliable top-order batter.
- Richard Ngarava – Experienced pacer for early breakthroughs.
- Azmatullah Omarzai – Middle-order all-rounder for extra points.
- Brian Bennett – Young opener with recent good form.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Rashid Khan or Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Vice-Captain: Blessing Muzarabani or Sikandar Raza
Match Prediction
Afghanistan holds a slight advantage due to superior T20 experience and spin depth. Zimbabwe’s home advantage can challenge them, but Afghanistan is expected to win the 1st T20I by 20–30 runs if they execute their plan effectively.
Fantasy Tips
- Confirm toss: Affects the batting-heavy picks.
- Top-order batters are crucial for maximum points.
- Include all-rounders for double contribution.
- Spread bowlers across both teams for balanced points.
- Monitor final playing XI before locking in teams.
Conclusion
The 1st T20I at Harare promises an exciting clash. Fantasy cricket users should focus on key all-rounders and top-order batters like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Blessing Muzarabani, and Sikandar Raza. Selecting a balanced lineup with safe and high-ceiling picks is essential for Dream11 success.
