The much-anticipated 2nd T20I between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will take place on December 13, 2024, at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT, 6:00 PM IST). Both teams are coming off competitive performances and are expected to deliver an engaging contest.

The weather forecast for Harare indicates partly sunny conditions with a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. However, there is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, which could potentially disrupt play. The pitch at the Harare Sports Club generally provides a good balance between bat and ball. Batsmen who settle in can score big, but spinners might find the conditions favorable as the game progresses, making it an intriguing surface for both teams.
In their last five matches combined, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have shown contrasting forms. Zimbabwe has secured three wins and suffered two losses, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure, particularly with their recent victory against Afghanistan in the 1st T20I.
ZIM's Recent Performance:

AFG's Recent Performance:

In their last 10 T20I encounters, Afghanistan has dominated with 9 wins, while Zimbabwe has secured 1 victory.
Captain: Mohammad Nabi
Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen: Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara
Zimbabwe Predicted XI:

Afghanistan Predicted XI:

Considering recent performances and team compositions, Zimbabwe holds a slight edge, especially with home advantage. However, Afghanistan's strong T20I record against Zimbabwe suggests a closely contested match.
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											| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Joe Root | 12972 | 
| 2 |  Alastair Cook | 12472 | 
| 3 |  Steven Smith | 9999 | 
| 4 |  Hashim Amla | 9282 | 
| 5 |  Kane Williamson | 9276 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nathan Lyon | 16056 | 
| 2 |  Harbhajan Singh | 13537 | 
| 3 |  Ravichandran Ashwin | 12255 | 
| 4 |  Tim Southee | 11832 | 
| 5 |  Mitchell Starc | 10448 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jonny Bairstow | 242 | 
| 2 |  AB de Villiers | 222 | 
| 3 |  Quinton de Kock | 221 | 
| 4 |  Joe Root | 207 | 
| 5 |  Steven Smith | 195 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Abhigyan Kundu | 13 | 
| 2 |  Josh Philippe | 12 | 
| 3 |  Dhruv Jurel | 8 | 
| 4 |  Joshua Da Silva | 8 | 
| 5 |  Thomas Rew | 7 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Virat Kohli | 13906 | 
| 2 |  Rohit Sharma | 10866 | 
| 3 |  Chris Gayle | 10480 | 
| 4 |  AB de Villiers | 9577 | 
| 5 |  Ross Taylor | 8607 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shakib Al Hasan | 9373 | 
| 2 |  Harbhajan Singh | 8973 | 
| 3 |  Ravindra Jadeja | 7936 | 
| 4 |  Tim Southee | 7448 | 
| 5 |  Adil Rashid | 7214 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushfiqur Rahim | 242 | 
| 2 |  Jos Buttler | 221 | 
| 3 |  Quinton de Kock | 206 | 
| 4 |  AB de Villiers | 176 | 
| 5 |  Virat Kohli | 152 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saad Baig | 50 | 
| 2 |  Sharujan Shanmuganathan | 19 | 
| 3 |  Noman Shah | 18 | 
| 4 |  Fred Achelam | 15 | 
| 5 |  Shahbaz Badar | 11 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rohit Sharma | 4231 | 
| 2 |  Babar Azam | 4223 | 
| 3 |  Virat Kohli | 4188 | 
| 4 |  Martin Guptill | 3911 | 
| 5 |  Paul Stirling | 3777 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tim Southee | 3671 | 
| 2 |  Adil Rashid | 3301 | 
| 3 |  Ish Sodhi | 3237 | 
| 4 |  Shakib Al Hasan | 3144 | 
| 5 |  Mustafizur Rahman | 2854 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Quinton de Kock | 84 | 
| 2 |  David Miller | 82 | 
| 3 |  Martin Guptill | 75 | 
| 4 |  Jos Buttler | 74 | 
| 5 |  Mohammad Nabi | 73 | 
| Rank | Player | Runs | 
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ahmad Ramdoni | 20 | 
| 2 |  Babette De Leede | 17 | 
| 3 |  Zane Green | 16 | 
| 4 |  Sulaimon Runsewe | 15 | 
| 5 |  Sahaj Chadha | 14 |