2024 T20 Series: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Schedule and Streaming Details

The 2024 T20 series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will begin on December 11 in Harare, featuring three matches. Afghanistan’s current squad sees the return of several players, while Zimbabwe looks to recover from recent defeats. Their historical rivalry heavily favors Afghanistan, and live streaming for the matches will be available on the FanCode app.

The T20 series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan in 2024 is set to commence in Harare on Wednesday, December 11. This series comprises three matches scheduled at the Harare Sports Club on December 11, 13, and 14. Afghanistan is currently ranked 10th in the ICC men’s T20I team standings, while Zimbabwe follows closely in 12th position.

Afghanistan’s squad, announced ahead of the series, will be captained by the seasoned all-rounder Rashid Khan. Young talent Zubaid Akbari, who was instrumental in leading Afghanistan to victory in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024, has earned his first T20I call-up. Additionally, the side sees the return of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who has recovered from a sprain. However, Afghanistan will be without their key opener Ibrahim Zadran due to an ankle injury. This series marks Afghanistan’s return to T20I competition since their semi-final finish at the T20 World Cup 2024 last June.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe endeavors to recover from a recent 1-2 series loss against Pakistan, where they managed to secure a victory in the final match under Sikandar Raza’s captaincy. The Zimbabwean squad features several promising young players like Trevor Gwandu and Tashinga Musekiwa, although notable players such as Craig Ervine and Sean Williams are absent from the roster.

Historically, Afghanistan holds a significant advantage in their encounters with Zimbabwe in T20 matches, having won 14 out of the 15 matches they contested. Their last meeting resulted in a clean sweep for Afghanistan in June 2022, when they won all three matches by substantial margins.

For those in India, the live streaming of the matches can be accessed via the FanCode app and website, as there will be no television coverage available for this series. All matches will commence at 5:00 PM IST.

The teams for the T20 matches are as follows: Zimbabwe’s squad includes Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, and others, while Afghanistan’s roster features Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, among others.

The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 series is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at the Harare Sports Club. The series consists of three matches and is significant for both teams with Afghanistan aiming to build on their recent successes and Zimbabwe striving to overcome setbacks. The context of their rankings, injuries, and historical competition adds depth to their upcoming confrontation.

The T20 series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan is a pivotal event for both cricket teams, marking a fresh chapter in their competitive history. Afghanistan will aim to extend their winning streak, while Zimbabwe seeks to leverage home advantage to secure victories. Live streaming will be available exclusively via the FanCode platform in India, ensuring fans can follow the action closely.

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