The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 series will start in Harare on Tuesday, December 17.

As per the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 schedule, the upcoming three-match series will be played at the Harare Sports Club on December 17, 19 and 21.

Afghanistan are currently ranked eighth in the ICC men’s T20I team rankings while Zimbabwe are four spots below on 12th.

The Afghanistan cricket team will head into the ODI series high on confidence after registering a come-back-behind T20I series victory last week.

While Zimbabwe won the first ODI by four wickets, the Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan bounced back to defeat the hosts by 50 runs and three wickets in the next two ODIs to clinch the three-match series 2-1.

Afghanistan will be led by Hashmatullah Shahidi in the upcoming three-match ODI series in Harare.

Star off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has made a comeback in the ODI squad after recovering from his right phalanx sprain.

However, the visitors will miss the services of their star opener Ibrahim Zadran who is yet to recover from his ankle injury.

On the other hand, the Zimbabwe cricket team will aim to bounce back in the ODI series under captain Craig Ervine after their poor show in the recently-concluded T20I series.

Left-hand batter Ben Curran and left-arm fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri have received their maiden ODI call-ups.

Right-arm pacer Victor Nyauchi has also made a comeback in Zimbabwe’s ODI squad since playing his last ODI in January 2023.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI head-to-head

The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI head-to-head favours the latter. Afghanistan have won 18 of the 28 ODIs that they have played against each other. Zimbabwe have registered 18 victories so far.

The last time these two sides met in the 50-over format, Afghanistan secured a 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Zimbabwe in a three-match series in Harare in June 2022. 

Where to watch Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 series will be available on the FanCode app and website.

There will be no live telecast of the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 series on any TV channel in India.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Tuesday, December 17	Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI	Harare Sports Club, Harare	1:00 PM
Thursday, December 19	Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI	Harare Sports Club, Harare	1:00 PM
Saturday, December 21	Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI	Harare Sports Club, Harare	1:00 PM

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI 2024 squads

Zimbabwe ODI squad: Craig Ervine (captain), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Joylord Gumbie (wicket-keeper), Trevor Gwandu, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicket-keeper), Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams

Afghanistan ODI squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Ikram Alikhil (wicket-keeper), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and Farid Ahmad Malik

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The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 series will start in Harare on Wednesday, December 11.

As per the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 schedule, the upcoming three-match series will be played at the Harare Sports Club on December 11, 13 and 14.

Afghanistan are currently placed 10th in the ICC men’s T20I team rankings while Zimbabwe are two spots below on 12th.

Ahead of the T20I series, the Afghanistan national cricket team has announced their T20I squad to be led by bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan.

Young batting all-rounder Zubaid Akbari has received his maiden T20I call-up after guiding Afghanistan to the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024 title in October.

Right-arm off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been included in the T20I squad after recovering from his right phalanx sprain.

After an impressive domestic season, top-order batter Darwish Rasooli has made a comeback to the T20I set-up.

However, the visitors will miss the services of their star opener Ibrahim Zadran who is yet to recover from his ankle injury.

Afghanistan will feature in their first T20I series since reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. 

On the other hand, the Zimbabwe national cricket team will aim to bounce back after suffering a 1-2 T20I series defeat against Pakistan last week.

Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe lost the opening two T20I but won the final T20I by two wickets.

Trevor Gwandu, Tashinga Musekiwa and Tinotenda Maposa are some of the young faces who will aim to showcase their talent at the international level.

Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Joylord Gumbie are a few notable omissions from the T20I squad.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 head-to-head

The Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 head-to-head favours the latter. Afghanistan have won 14 of the 15 T20Is that they have played against each other. Zimbabwe have registered just a solitary victory so far.

The last time these two sides met, Afghanistan thrashed Zimbabwe 3-0 in a three-match T20I series in Harare in June 2022. 

Where to watch Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 series live in India

Live streaming of the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 series will be available on the FanCode app and website.

There will be no live telecast of the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 series on any TV channel in India.

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Wednesday, December 11	Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I	Harare Sports Club, Harare	5:00 PM
Friday, December 13	Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I	Harare Sports Club, Harare	5:00 PM
Saturday, December 14	Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I	Harare Sports Club, Harare	5:00 PM

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20 2024 squads

Zimbabwe T20 squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande (wicket-keeper), Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicket-keeper), Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava

Afghanistan T20 squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Ishaq (wicket-keeper), Sediqullah Atal, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Zubaid Akbari, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen Ul Haq

Photo credit: Imago

Afghanistan (AFG) will take on Bangladesh (BAN) in the 2nd game of the Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 9th November 2024 at 03:30 PM IST.

AFG vs BAN (Afghanistan vs Bangladesh), 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI
Date: 9th November 2024
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG vs BAN (Afghanistan vs Bangladesh), 2nd ODI Preview

Afghanistan and Bangladesh have played one match in the series, with Afghanistan winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, AM Ghazanfar was the Man of the Match and AM Ghazanfar scored the highest fantasy points for Afghanistan with 200 match fantasy points while Mustafizur Rahman topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bangladesh with 135 match fantasy points.

AFG vs BAN, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 226 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue, since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.

Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Temperature will hover around 29°C with 50% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.38 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

AFG vs BAN, Head to Head

In the 17 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	4	199	49.8	0	-	5, 89, 0, 105, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Abdul Malik	5	278	92.7	0	-	9, 40, 9, 130, 90	-
Mushfiqur Rahim	5	155	38.8	0	-	1, 78, 7, 59, 10	-

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
   Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 5, 89, 0, 105, 0 runs averaging 49.8 per match.
2. Abdul Malik
   Abdul Malik is a batter with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 1 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 9, 40, 9, 130, 90 runs at an average of 92.7 per match.
3. Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
   Mushfiqur Rahim is a wicket-keeper with an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. Mushfiqur Rahim is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 155 runs at an average of 38.8 per match.

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Rishad Hossain	3	60	20	0	-	0, 1, 40, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AM Ghazanfar	3	31	31	7	12.4	0, 0, 31, 0, 0	0, 6, 0, 1, 0
Nangeyalia Kharote	3	27	27	4	18.3	27, 0, 0, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 4

1. Mohammad Rishad Hossain
   Rishad Hossain is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Rishad Hossain is a leg break googly bowler
2. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
   AM Ghazanfar is a bowler with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is an off break bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 0, 6, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 12.4. AM Ghazanfar has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 6 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 6, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
3. Nangeyalia Kharote
   Nangeyalia Kharote can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Nangeyalia Kharote has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 18.3. Nangeyalia Kharote has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 wickets.

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Mehidy Hasan	3	72	36	5	21.2	0, 28, 44, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 2, 3
Mohammad Nabi	3	102	34	2	30	84, 0, 5, 0, 13	0, 1, 0, 1, 0
Azmatullah Omarzai	3	88	44	2	16.5	0, 0, 2, 86, 0	0, 1, 0, 0, 1

1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
   Mehidy Hasan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Mehidy Hasan is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 0, 28, 44, 0, 0 runs averaging 36 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 3 wickets, averaging at 21.2 wickets per match. Mehidy Hasan has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Mohammad Nabi
   Mohammad Nabi can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Mohammad Nabi has scored 102 runs averaging 34 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 30 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Mohammad Nabi has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
3. Azmatullah Omarzai
   Azmatullah Omarzai is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Azmatullah Omarzai has scored 88 runs at an average of 44 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 16.5 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Azmatullah Omarzai has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player	M	R	Avg R	W	Avg W	RR	RW
Rishad Hossain	3	60	20	0	-	0, 1, 40, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
AM Ghazanfar	3	31	31	7	12.4	0, 0, 31, 0, 0	0, 6, 0, 1, 0
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	4	199	49.8	0	-	5, 89, 0, 105, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mehidy Hasan	3	72	36	5	21.2	0, 28, 44, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 2, 3
Nangeyalia Kharote	3	27	27	4	18.3	27, 0, 0, 0, 0	0, 0, 0, 0, 4

1. Mohammad Rishad Hossain
   Rishad Hossain is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Rishad Hossain is a leg break googly bowler
2. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
   AM Ghazanfar is a bowler with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls off break and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 6, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 12.4. AM Ghazanfar has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 6 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.
3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
   Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 199 runs at an average of 49.8 per match.
4. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
   Mehidy Hasan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mehidy Hasan has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 28, 44, 0, 0 runs at an average of 36 per match. Mehidy Hasan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 21.2 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
5. Nangeyalia Kharote
   Nangeyalia Kharote is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Nangeyalia Kharote is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 18.3. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Nangeyalia Kharote played here and has taken 4 wickets.

AFG vs BAN Squad Information

Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Shoriful Islam, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan and Nahid Rana

Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdul Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran and AM Ghazanfar

AFG vs BAN Possible Playing XI

Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Soumya Sarkar and Mahmudullah

Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil, AM Ghazanfar, Fareed Ahmad, Naveed Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Abdul Malik and Towhid Hridoy

All-Rounders: Rishad Hossain and Gulbadin Naib

Bowlers: AM Ghazanfar, Nangeyalia Kharote, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Naveed Zadran and Noor Ahmad

Captain: Shoriful Islam

Vice-Captain: Taskin Ahmed

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The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 series will start in Sharjah on Wednesday, November 6.

As per the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 schedule, all three matches of the upcoming 50-over series will be played at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Bangladesh are currently ranked eighth in the ICC men’s ODI team rankings while Afghanistan are placed one place below on ninth spot.

The Afghanistan national cricket team will head into the three-match ODI series brimming with confidence after they scripted history by registering their first-ever ODI series win over South Africa in September. Under the leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan won the three-match ODI series 2-1 against the Proteas at the same venue in Sharjah.

Hashmatullah Shahidi will once again lead Afghanistan in the UAE. However, the hosts will miss the services of a few of their key players due to injuries. 

Star opening batter Ibrahim Zadran will be unavailable as he is recovering from an ankle surgery while off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been ruled out of the series due to a finger injury.

Southpaw Sediqullah Atal has been included in place of Ibrahim Zadran while Noor Ahmad has been added in the squad to strengthen their spin department.

On the other hand, the Bangladesh national cricket team has also announced their ODI squad for the UAE tour to be led by Nazmul Hossain Shanto.

Nazmul Hossain Shanto has been named the skipper despite his reluctance to continue as Bangladesh’s all-format captain. 

Nahid Rana, the 22-year-old fast bowler, is the only uncapped player included in the ODI squad.

Opening batter Zakir Hasan and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed have been recalled to the squad. 

The visitors will miss the services of their wicketkeeper-batter Litton Kumar Das, who is still recovering from fever. 

Pacers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Hasan Mahmud have been ruled out due to injuries.  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI head-to-head

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI head-to-head favours the latter. Bangladesh have won 10 of the 16 ODIs that they have played against each other so far. Afghanistan have registered six victories.

The last time these two sides met in the 50-over format, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in an ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 clash in Dharamsala in October last year. 

Where to watch Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 series live in India

Live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 series will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 series on any TV channel in India.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Wednesday, November 6	Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah	5:00 PM
Saturday, November 9	Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah	5:00 PM
Monday, November 11	Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah	5:00 PM

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI 2024 squads

Afghanistan ODI squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Ikram Alikhil (wicket-keeper), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik

Bangladesh ODI squad: Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Zakir Hasan (wicket-keeper), Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali (wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman , Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Photo credit: Imago

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was opened in May 2004 and staged its first first-class match when Scotland played Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup in November the same year.

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium made its international debut with an India-Pakistan ODI match on April 18, 2006, which Pakistan won by six wickets.

With a seating capacity of 20000, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is dominated by two large stands at either end. The areas to the square of the wicket offer large grass banks for spectators to sit.

Four years after its ODI debut, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium made its T20I bow in February 2010 in a World T20 Qualifier between Afghanistan and Scotland, a match Afghanistan won by 14 runs. 

A few months later in November the same year, the venue hosted its first Test match, between Pakistan and South Africa which ended in a draw.

With that said, let us glance through all the ODI records and stats at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi ODI records and stats

Most runs

Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq has the most runs in ODIs played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The middle-order batter accumulated 585 runs from 15 innings at an impressive average of 48.75.

Misbah has a total of six fifties at the venue with the unbeaten 79 in Pakistan’s 31-run win over the West Indies in 2008 being his highest score. Mohammad Hafeez of Pakistan is second on the list with 576 runs from 18 matches.

Most wickets

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is on top of the bowlers�?charts with 29 wickets from 18 ODIs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. He averages 23.79 and has an economy of 4.05 in ODIs at the venue.

Ajmal registered his best figures of 5/43 at the venue in Pakistan’s 130-run loss to England in 2012. Ajmal’s former teammate Umar Gul is second on the list with a tally of 28 wickets from 16 matches.

Highest Total

Pakistan’s 313/9 against Sri Lanka in an ODI in 2007 is the highest total by a team at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. 

Pakistan opener Salman Butt top-scored in the match with 74 runs off 81 balls, which included 11 fours. Yasir Hameed also supported well scoring a 53-ball 50 with seven hits to the fence. Entertaining cameos from captain Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Sami powered Pakistan past the 300-run mark. 

In response, Sri Lanka could manage only 215 before getting all out. Shahid Afridi picked up 3/37 for Pakistan while Mohammad Asif, Sami and Umar Gul got two wickets each.

Lowest Total

Afghanistan had the ignominy of registering the lowest total in ODIs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium when they were skittled out for 63 in a 150-run loss to Scotland in 2015. Batting first, Scotland got to a respectable total of 213/7 with half-centuries from Richie Berrington and Josh Davey.

In response, Afghanistan could not pose a challenge as Josh Davey and Iain Wardlaw picked up 6/28 and 4/22, respectively. Only three batters were able to reach the double-figure mark for Afghanistan in that match.

Highest individual score

Alastair Cook’s 137 in England’s 130-run win over Pakistan in 2012 is the highest individual score in ODIs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. 

The England skipper led from the front with his majestic knock which came in 142 balls to help his side post a challenging 260/7 while batting first. Cook’s innings was laden with 14 boundaries and he received good support from Ravi Bopara who scored 50 off 69 balls.

Pakistan were bowled out for 130 in the chase and Cook was deservingly adjudged the Player of the Match.

Best bowling figures in a match

Josh Davey’s 6/28 in Scotland’s 150-run rout of Afghanistan in 2015 is the best bowling figures recorded by a player in an ODI at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Davey’s career-best bowling figures in ODIs also subjected Afghanistan to the lowest ODI total recorded at the venue.

Davey had a dream match as he had earlier scored an unbeaten fifty to guide Scotland to a respectable total of 213/7 in the first innings. The medium-pacer won the Player of the Match for his all-round efforts in the contest.

Highest Partnership

Misbah-ul-Haq and Kamran Akmal’s unbeaten association of 198 runs for the fourth wicket against Australia in 2009 is the highest partnership in ODIs recorded at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

In pursuit of 251, the partnership helped Pakistan out of a precarious situation as they were reduced to 56/3. Akmal top-scored for Pakistan with an unbeaten 116 while Misbah remained not out on 76 at the other end as the Men in Green pocketed the contest by seven wickets with three overs to spare.

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The Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI 2024 series will start in Sharjah on Wednesday, September 18. 

As per the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI 2024 schedule, all three games will be played at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Ground on September 18, 20 and 22.

Afghanistan and South Africa will square off against each other for the first time in a bilateral 50-over series.

South Africa are currently third in the ICC men’s ODI team rankings while Afghanistan are placed ninth.

The Afghanistan national cricket team will be led by Hashmatullah Shahidi in the upcoming three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates. Rahmat Shah will be his deputy.

Afghanistan have received a massive boost with the return of their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

However, Afghanistan will miss the services of their top-order batter Ibrahim Zadran who has been ruled out of the series due to an ankle sprain in his left leg. Additionally,  spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is yet to recover from a right phalanx sprain.

Young top-order batters Abdul Malik and Darwish Rasooli have been included in Afghanistan’s ODI squad.

Afghanistan last featured in a three-match ODI series against Ireland in March. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side won the series 2-0.

On the other hand, the South Africa national cricket team will aim to bounce back after suffering a 0-3 T20I series defeat against West Indies in the Caribbean in August.

Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas in the upcoming ODI series in Sharjah. All-rounders Amdile Simelane, Jason Smith and spinner Nqaba Peter have received their maiden ODI call-ups against Afghanistan.

Furthermore, star pacer Lungi Ngidi has recovered from his injury and been included in the ODI squad.

Afghanistan vs South Africa head-to-head in ODI cricket

The Afghanistan vs South Africa head-to-head record favours the Proteas. South Africa have won both the ODIs against Afghanistan in international cricket.

The last time these two sides met, South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets in an ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Where to watch Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI 2024 live in India

The Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Eurosport TV channel in India.

Live streaming of the Afghanistan vs South Africa ODIs 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website.

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Wednesday, September 18	Afghanistan vs South Africa, 1st ODI	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah	5:30 PM
Friday, September 20	Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2nd ODI	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah	5:30 PM
Sunday, September 22	Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd ODI	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah	5:30 PM

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI 2024 squads

Afghanistan ODI squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah (vice-captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Ikram Alikhil (wicket-keeper), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik

South Africa ODI squad: Temba Bavuma (captain), Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs (wicket-keeper), Kyle Verreynne (wicket-keeper), Lizaad Williams

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The Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test 2024 will start in Greater Noida on Monday, September 9.

As per the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test 2024 schedule, the upcoming one-match Test series will be played at Afghanistan’s adopted home ground, Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Interestingly, Afghanistan and New Zealand will lock horns for the first time in cricket’s longest format.

The upcoming Test will be Afghanistan’s 10th Test and their third in 2024, which is the most they have played in a calendar year.

Afghanistan last featured in a one-off Test against Ireland played at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Afghanistan lost the Test by six wickets in March.

Earlier, Afghanistan squared off against Sri Lanka in a one-off Test at the Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. The visitors suffered a 10-wicket defeat in that game.

Ahead of the series, the Afghanistan national cricket team has announced their 16-member squad to be led by captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Azmatullah Omarzai are some of the other prominent names included in Afghanistan’s Test squad.

However, Afghanistan will miss the services of their star all-rounder Rashid Khan, who has been sidelined for a year after his back operation.

Afghanistan are currently ranked 12th in the ICC men’s Test team rankings. 

On the other hand, the New Zealand national cricket team has also named their 15-man squad for their maiden Test against Afghanistan.

Star pacer Tim Southee will lead New Zealand while Tom Latham will be his deputy. 

The Kiwis have included as many as five spin-bowling options in their squad keeping in mind the spin-friendly pitches in the sub-continent.

While Ajaz Patel is the team’s only specialist spinner, the likes of Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips are the other spin bowling options in the squad.

Ranked fifth in the ICC men’s Test team rankings, New Zealand are currently placed third in the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings.

After the one-off Test against Afghanistan, New Zealand will travel to Sri Lanka for two World Test Championship matches starting on September 18.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand head-to-head in Test cricket

The upcoming one-off Test will be the first-ever Test meeting between Afghanistan and New Zealand in international cricket. 

Where to watch Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website.

There will be no live telecast of the AFG vs NZ one-off Test on any TV channel in India. 

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Monday, September 9 - Friday, September 13	Afghanistan vs New Zealand, Only Test	Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, Greater Noida	9:30 AM

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test 2024 squads

Afghanistan Test squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Afsar Zazai (wicket-keeper), Ikram Alikhil (wicket-keeper), Bahir Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shams Ur Rahman, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan, Qais Ahmad, Khalil Ahmad and Nijat Masood

New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wicket-keeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young

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The Kensington Oval is one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds located to the west of Bridgetown on the island of Barbados.

Established in 1871, the Kensington Oval staged its first international match, a Test match between West Indies and England in January 1930. The match ended in a draw.

With a seating capacity of 28,000, the iconic cricket venue has hosted more than 50 Tests and ODIs so far.

The Kensington Oval hosted its first T20 international between West Indies and Australia on June 20, 2008. The hosts won the first-ever T20I at the venue by seven wickets. Since then, it has staged more than 20 T20Is so far.

The Barbados cricket stadium has also staged several local, regional and women’s international cricket matches. It was one of the venues for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 and the ICC World T20 2010. It will also host the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Let’s have a look at Kensington Oval T20 records and stats:

Kensington Oval T20 records and stats

Highest team total

The West Indies cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at the Kensington Oval in T20 cricket. During England’s tour of the West Indies in 2022, the Kieron Pollard-led West Indies posted a mammoth total of 224/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Rovman Powell’s 53-ball 107 and Nicholas Pooran’s 70 off 43 balls helped the hosts record a massive total on the board. In reply, England scored 204/9 in their 20 overs as West Indies registered a 20-run victory in Barbados. The hosts later won the five-match T20I series 3-2.

Lowest team total

The Afghanistan cricket team registered the lowest team total at the Kensington Oval in the T20 format. Chasing 140 against South Africa, Afghanistan were bowled out for 80 in 16 overs during an ICC World T20 clash in 2010. Mirwais Ashraf (23) and Hamid Hassan were the two Afghan batters to score in double digits. For South Africa, Morne Morkel picked up four wickets while Charl Langeveldt took three wickets.

Most runs

Australia's David Warner has scored the most runs at this cricket venue in T20 international cricket. Between 2010 and 2024, the flamboyant T20 batter accumulated 252 runs in seven matches at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 140.78. He slammed three fifties at this ground. West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran is second on the list with 217 runs in eight matches at an average of 36.16 and a strike rate of 128.40.

Most wickets

West Indies fast bowler Jason Holder bagged the most wickets at the Kensington Oval in T20 cricket. The right-arm pacer has already scalped 18 wickets in eight matches at an average of 11.88 and an economy of 8.33. He registered best bowling figures of 5/27 on this ground in the T20I format. 

Highest individual score

West Indies cricketer Rovman Powell registered the highest individual score at this venue in the T20 format. During the third T20I of England’s tour of West Indies in 2022, Rovman Powell slammed 107 off just 53 balls to power his side to 224/5 in 20 overs. Powell’s knock included four fours and 10 maximums. West Indies later restricted England to 204/9 in their allotted overs.

Best bowling figures

Jason Holder holds the record for the best bowling figures at the Kensington Oval in T20 international cricket. Jason Holder recorded match-winning figures of 5/27 against England in the fifth and final T20I in 2022. Defending 179, Holder dismissed captain Moeen Ali, wicketkeeper-batter Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood, Chris Jordan and Adil Rashid to bowl out England for 162 in 19.5 overs. With the help of Jordan’s spell that saw him claim a hat-trick, West Indies clinched the five-match T20I series 3-2.

Highest partnership

Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara hold the record for the highest partnership at the Kensington Oval in the T20 international format. Electing to bat first, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara forged a brilliant 166-run stand for the second wicket against West Indies during an ICC World T20 clash in 2010. Captain Sangakkara scored 68 off 49 balls while Jayawardene remained unbeaten on a 56-ball 98 to power Sri Lanka to 195/3 in their 20 overs. In reply, West Indies scored 138/8 and suffered a 57-run defeat.

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The Indian cricket team became the third side to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals after they defeated Australia by 24 runs in their final Super 8 clash at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on Monday, June 24.

Put in to bat, India rode on captain Rohit Sharma’s 92 off 41 balls along with contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (31), Shivam Dube (28) and Hardik Pandya (27) to post 205/5 in their 20 overs.

Later, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh picked up three wickets while left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav bagged two crucial wickets to restrict Australia to 181/7 in their allotted overs to guide India to a comprehensive win in Saint Lucia.

With wins over Afghanistan and Bangladesh, India finished at the top of the Super 8 Group 1 standings with six points from three games to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals.

Meanwhile, South Africa and England have also qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals from Super 8 Group 2.

Having registered three wins in three games, South Africa topped Super 8 Group 2 standings with six points.

England finished as the second-placed team in Super 8 Group 2 standings with two wins and one loss.

The Rohit Sharma-led India will now take on England in the second T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 27.

On the other hand, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are still in contention for a T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final berth from Super 8 Group 1.

Get T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final qualification scenarios for Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

How can Afghanistan qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final

Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in their final T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 clash at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. With one win and one loss, Afghanistan are currently placed third in the Super 8 Group 1 standings with two points from two matches. The Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan will need to beat Bangladesh to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final.

How can Bangladesh qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final

Despite losing both their Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still contention for a T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final spot. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh are currently languishing at the bottom of the Super 8 Group 1 standings. Bangladesh can still qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals if they win by a big margin against Afghanistan. They need to win by at least 61 runs or chase in 13 overs if batting second.

How can Australia qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final

After their defeat against India, Australia’s dreams of a semi-final spot now rests on the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh game. With a net run rate of -0.331, Australia are currently placed second in the Super 8 Group 1 standings with two points from three games. The Mitchell March-led Australia will qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals if Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by less than 61 runs or chase the required target after 13 overs.

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The T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage will start on June 19 and run till June 25 (IST) in the West Indies.

As per the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 format, the eight remaining teams will battle for the four remaining semi-final spots. 

India (Group A), USA (Group A), Australia (Group B), England (Group B), Afghanistan (Group C), West Indies (Group C), South Africa (Group D) and Bangladesh (Group D) are the eight teams that have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage.

These qualified teams have been further split into two groups of four teams each based on the ICC seedings set prior to the marquee tournament.

The Indian cricket team is placed in Group 1 of the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage alongside Afghanistan, Australia and Bangladesh. The likes of USA, England, West Indies and South Africa are clubbed in Group 2.

Led by Rohit Sharma, India will begin their T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 20. 

The Men in Blue will later face another Asian rival Bangladesh to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua on June 22.

India will play their final T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 game against Australia scheduled to be hosted at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on June 24.

Earlier, India qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage after finishing on top of the Group A standings with seven points from four games.

Under head coach Rahul Dravid, the Men in Blue began their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Ireland in the opening Group A match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

India later defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by six runs in their second Group A match at the same venue.

Team India continued their unbeaten run as they overcame co-hosts United States by seven wickets to register three consecutive wins in their group.

However, India’s final Group A match against Canada was abandoned due to wet outfield at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida.

The top two teams from each T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 group will advance to the semi-finals. 

The winners of the two semi-finals will clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29.

Having been in good form, India will aim to continue their impressive run in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage. Get India Super 8 matches schedule 2024.

India Super 8 matches schedule 2024

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday, June 20	India vs Afghanistan	Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados	8:00 PM
Saturday, June 22	India vs Bangladesh	Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua	8:00 PM
Monday, June 24	India vs Australia	Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia	8:00 PM

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