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

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The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 series will start in Bulawayo on Sunday, December 1.

As per the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule, the upcoming three-match series will be played at the Queens Sports Club on December 1, 3 and 5.

Pakistan are currently placed seventh in the ICC men’s T20I team rankings while Zimbabwe are five spots below on 12th.

The Pakistan cricket team will head into the T20 international series high on confidence after clinching the recently-concluded ODI series 2-1 against hosts Zimbabwe.

After succumbing to a shocking loss in the first ODI, Pakistan bounced back to register comprehensive victories in the second and third match.

In the absence of T20I captain Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan will be led by Salman Ali Agha in the upcoming three-match T20I series in Bulawayo

Apart from Rizwan, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have also rested for the Zimbabwe tour.

Off-spin bowling all-rounder Qasim Akram has been included in Pakistan’s T20I squad. Right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain has also earned a berth in the T20I squad.

Pakistan suffered a 0-3 loss against Australia in their previous T20I series and will aim for an improved performance in the shortest format.

On the other hand, the Zimbabwe national cricket team will look to bounce back in the T20I series after going down in the 50-over format.

Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe impressed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 sub-regional qualifier in Kenya last month. As a result, Zimbabwe have retained the squad that featured in that competition.

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 Pakistan T20 head-to-head

The Zimbabwe vs Pakistan head-to-head in T20 cricket favours the Men in Green. Pakistan have won 16 of the 18 T20Is that they have played against each other. Zimbabwe have registered just two victories so far.

However, the last time these two sides met, Zimbabwe pipped Pakistan by one run in a thrilling ICC Men's T20 World Cup group match in Perth in October 2022.

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

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

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

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, December 1	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 1st T20I	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo	4:30 PM
Tuesday, December 3	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo	4:30 PM
Thursday, December 5	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo	4:30 PM

Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 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

Pakistan T20 squad: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper)

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The second ODI of Pakistan in Zimbabwe, 3 ODI Series, 2024 has Zimbabwe taking on Pakistan at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 01:00 PM IST.

ZIM vs PAK (Zimbabwe vs Pakistan), 2nd ODI - Match Information

Match: Zimbabwe vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI
Date: 26th November 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

ZIM vs PAK (Zimbabwe vs Pakistan), 2nd ODI Preview

Zimbabwe and Pakistan have played 1 match in the series, with Zimbabwe winning all the games played so far.

In the first game of this series, Sikandar Raza was the Man of the Match and Sikandar Raza scored the highest fantasy points for Zimbabwe with 115 match fantasy points while Faisal Akram topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Pakistan with 91 match fantasy points.

ZIM vs PAK, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 228 runs. The pitch at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Temperature will hover around 29°C with 32% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.44 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

ZIM vs PAK, Head to Head

In the 63 matches played between these 2 teams, Zimbabwe do not have a good record against Pakistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Pakistan will win this match. Pakistan batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Zimbabwe.

ZIM vs PAK 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
Saim Ayub	3	135	45	0	-	0, 11, 42, 0, 82	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Abdullah Shafique	5	141	35.3	0	-	1, 37, 64, 12, 27	-
Craig Ervine	5	263	52.6	0	-	6, 34, 88, 135, 0	-

1. Saim Ayub
   Saim Ayub is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-return pick in your team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Saim Ayub has scored 0, 11, 42, 0, 82 runs at an average of 45 per match.
2. Abdullah Shafique
   Abdullah Shafique is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Abdullah Shafique has scored 141 runs at an average of 35.3 per match.
3. Craig Richard Ervine
   Craig Ervine is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Craig Ervine has scored 6, 34, 88, 135, 0 runs at an average of 52.6 per match.

ZIM vs PAK 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
Mohammad Hasnain	4	2	-	4	36.3	0, 0, 0, 2, 0	1, 1, 1, 0, 1
Haris Rauf	4	0	0	11	14.2	0, 0, 0, 0, 0	1, 2, 5, 0, 3
Richard Ngarava	3	54	27	1	53	48, 0, 0, 6, 0	0, 0, 1, 0, 0

1. Mohammad Hasnain
   Mohammad Hasnain is a bowler with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 36.3. Mohammad Hasnain has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 5, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
2. Haris Rauf
   Haris Rauf is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches Haris Rauf has taken 1, 2, 5, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 14.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
3. Richard Ngarava
   Richard Ngarava is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm fast medium bowler and in the last 3 matches Richard Ngarava has taken 1 wickets at an average of 53. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Richard Ngarava played here and has taken 1 wickets.

ZIM vs PAK 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
Sean Williams	3	64	32	3	35.3	23, 0, 41, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 1, 0
Sikandar Raza	3	123	61.5	2	26	39, 0, 84, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Salman Agha	3	68	22.7	4	17.5	0, 4, 12, 52, 0	3, 0, 0, 0, 1

1. Sean Colin Williams
   Sean Williams is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order batter, bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches Sean Williams has scored 23, 0, 41, 0, 0 runs averaging 32 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 35.3 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sean Williams has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
2. Sikandar Raza Butt
   Sikandar Raza is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Sikandar Raza is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 39, 0, 84, 0, 0 runs averaging 61.5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 26 per match. Sikandar Raza has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
3. Salman Ali Agha
   Salman Agha can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Salman Agha has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls off break and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 17.5. Salman Agha has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

ZIM vs PAK 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
Saim Ayub	3	135	45	0	-	0, 11, 42, 0, 82	0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Sean Williams	3	64	32	3	35.3	23, 0, 41, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 1, 0
Sikandar Raza	3	123	61.5	2	26	39, 0, 84, 0, 0	0, 2, 0, 0, 0
Mohammad Hasnain	4	2	-	4	36.3	0, 0, 0, 2, 0	1, 1, 1, 0, 1
Salman Agha	3	68	22.7	4	17.5	0, 4, 12, 52, 0	3, 0, 0, 0, 1

1. Saim Ayub
   Saim Ayub is a batter with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 135 runs at an average of 45 per match.
2. Sean Colin Williams
   Sean Williams is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sean Williams has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 64 runs at an average of 32 per match. Sean Williams is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets, averaging at 35.3 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Sean Williams played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
3. Sikandar Raza Butt
   Sikandar Raza is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Sikandar Raza has scored 123 runs averaging 61.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 26 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sikandar Raza has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
4. Mohammad Hasnain
   Mohammad Hasnain is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Mohammad Hasnain is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 1, 1, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 36.3. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 5, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
5. Salman Ali Agha
   Salman Agha can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Salman Agha has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He bowls off break and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 17.5. Salman Agha has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

ZIM vs PAK Squad Information

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Irfan Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Ahmed Daniyal, Faisal Akram and Haseebullah Khan

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Squad: Sean Williams, Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza, Joylord Gumbie, Richard Ngarava, Brandon Mavuta, Dion Myers, Faraz Akram, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brian Bennett and Tinotenda Maposa

ZIM vs PAK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Joylord Gumbie and Clive Madande

Batters: Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique

All-Rounders: Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Salman Agha and Kamran Ghulam

Bowlers: Mohammad Hasnain and Haris Rauf

Captain: Joylord Gumbie

Vice-Captain: Sean Williams

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 will commence in Nairobi, Kenya on Saturday, October 19.

Gambia will play Rwanda in the opening match at the Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground on Saturday at 12:00 PM IST. Live streaming of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 will be available in India. 

Hosts Kenya will face Mozambique at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi while Seychelles will meet Zimbabwe to round off the first-round matches of the six-team tournament on Saturday.

Each team will play one match against all other teams in a single round-robin format and the top two sides will progress to the regional final. 

The tournament will have a total of 15 matches, three each day with a rest day in between, that will be shared between the two venues in Nairobi.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 is part of the qualification process conducted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026 to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.

The regional final, to be held in 2025, will have eight teams participating with the top two teams in that tournament qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2026.

Namibia and Uganda, having played in the T20 World Cup 2024, received byes in the sub-regional qualifiers and will directly feature in the regional final. 

They will be joined by six teams, two each from Qualifier A, Qualifier B and Qualifier C of the Africa sub-regionals. Currently, Tanzania and Malawi from Qualifier A of the Africa sub-regionals have made it to the regional final.

Out of the six teams in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024, Zimbabwe are the top-ranked T20I side at 12th in ICC’s latest ranking list with Kenya at 33rd.

Rwanda and Mozambique are ranked 63rd and 64th respectively, whereas Seychelles are in the 91st spot. Meanwhile, Gambia are the lowest ranked out of the six nations at 95th as per the latest ranking list of ICC.

Where to watch ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 on any TV channel in India.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Saturday, October 19 

Gambia vs Rwanda - 12.00 PM

Kenya vs Mozambique - 4:20 PM

Seychelles vs Zimbabwe - 4:20 PM

Sunday, October 20 

Rwanda vs Seychelles - 12.00 PM

Mozambique vs Gambia - 4:20 PM 

Kenya vs Zimbabwe - 4:20 PM

Tuesday, October 22 

Seychelles vs Gambia - 12.00 PM

Zimbabwe vs Mozambique - 12.00 PM

Rwanda vs Kenya - 4:20 PM

Wednesday, October 23 

Seychelles vs Kenya - 12.00 PM

Gambia vs Zimbabwe - 4:20 PM 

Mozambique vs Rwanda  - 4:20 PM

Thursday, October 24 

Mozambique vs Seychelles - 12.00 PM

Zimbabwe vs Rwanda - 4:20 PM 

Kenya vs Gambia - 4:20 PM

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B 2024 squads

Gambia: Ismaila Tamba, Basiru Jaye, Asim Ashraf, Ousman Bah, Frank Campbell, Andreh Jarju, Baboucarr Jaye, Musa Jobarteh, Bubacarr Kuyateh, Muhammed Manga, Arjunsingh Mohansingh Rajpurohit, Gabriel Riley, Shan Siddiqui, Moustapha Suwareh.

Rwanda: Clinton Rubagumya, Martin Akayezu, Zappy Bimenyimana, Yves Cyusa, Daniel Gumyusenge, Eric Kubwimana, Oscar Manishimwe, Israel Mugisha, Muhammad Nadir, Didier Ndikubwimana, Wilson Niyitanga, Isaie Niyomugabo, Ignace Ntirenganya, Emile Rukiruza.

Seychelles: Tim Horpinitch, Rashen de Silva, Nagarajan Gnanapragasam, Hirani Harji, Jobayer Hossen, Mazharul Islam, Harsha Madushanka, Stephen Madusanka, Manikandan Mariyappan, Krishnasamy Naidoo, Thiwanka Rajapaksha, Shohel Rana, Samarathunga Rukmal, Shanmugasundaram Mohan.

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza, Faraz Akram, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Trevor Gwandu, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Brandon Mavuta, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.

Kenya: Dhiren Gondaria, Neil Mugabe, Pushkar Sharma, Rushab Patel, Sachin Bhudia, Lucas Oluoch, Rakep Patel, Sachin Gill, Irfan Karim, Francis Mutua, Gerard Mwendwa, Peter Langat, Shem Ngoche, Vraj Patel. 

Mozambique: Agostinho Navicha, Eugenio Azine, Lourenco Salomone, Mario Manjate, Antonio Laice, Filipe Cossa, Francisco Damiao Couana, Joao Hou, Farruque Nhaduate, Vieira Tembo, Camate Roposo, Dario Macome, Jose Joao, Manussur Algi.

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The County Ground, Bristol is a picturesque cricket venue located in Bristol, England.

Formerly known as Ashley Down Ground, the County Ground, Bristol was bought by WG Grace in 1889 and has been home to Gloucestershire ever since. 

The County Ground, Bristol was later sold to local confectionery firm J. S. Fry & Sons and renamed Fry's Ground. The county bought the ground back in 1933 and it reverted to its original name.

In 1976, the ground was once again sold to Royal & Sun Alliance, who renamed the ground the Phoenix County Ground for eight years before changing to The Royal & Sun Alliance County Ground until the ground was again bought by the club and renamed to its current title.

The County Ground, Bristol staged its first international cricket match, a One-Day International (ODI) played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka during the Prudential World Cup in June 1983. Under the leadership of Geoff Howarth, New Zealand won the ODI by five wickets. Since then, it has hosted 20 ODIs so far.

Let’s have a look at County Ground, Bristol ODI records and stats:

County Ground, Bristol ODI records and stats

Highest total

The England cricket team holds the record for the highest total at County Ground, Bristol in ODI cricket. During the third ODI of West Indies�?tour of England in September 2017, the Eoin Morgan-led hosts posted 369/9 in their 50 overs. England rode on Moeen Ali’s 102 along with contributions from Joe Root (84), Alex Hales (36) and Chris Woakes (34) to post a record ODI total at the venue. In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 245 in 39.1 overs as England won the ODI by 124 runs in Bristol. 

Lowest total

The Zimbabwe cricket team registered the lowest total at County Ground, Bristol in ODI cricket. Zimbabwe were bundled out for 92 in 24.5 overs against hosts England in a NatWest Series clash in July 2003. Stuart Matsikenyeri top-scored for Zimbabwe with 26 while Andy Blignaut added 17. Pacer Darren Gough was the wrecker-in-chief for England with 4/26 while all-rounder Andrew Flintoff also bagged three wickets. Later, England chased down the target in 17.5 overs to register a comprehensive six-wicket win. 

Most runs

Legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar scored the most runs at this venue in ODI cricket. Between 1999 and 2007, Sachin Tendulkar amassed 352 runs in three ODIs at an average of 176 and a strike rate of 111.74. The swashbuckling right-handed batter slammed two centuries and one fifty in the ODI format at this ground. His former teammate Rahul Dravid features second on the list with 209 runs in three ODIs at an average of 209 and a strike rate of 111.17. He hit one hundred and one fifty in ODIs at County Ground, Bristol.

Most wickets

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff bagged the most wickets at this ground in ODI cricket. The former right-arm pacer claimed 10 wickets in four matches at an average of 10.80 and an economy of 4.72. He registered best bowling figures of 5/56 at this venue against India in the ODI format. England’s trio of Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett share the second spot with nine ODI wickets each at this venue.

Highest individual score

Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq holds the record for the highest individual score at County Ground, Bristol in the ODI format. Opening the batting, Imam-ul-Haq slammed 151 off just 131 balls against hosts England in the third ODI of a five-match series in May 2019. His magnificent century was laced with 16 fours and one maximum. His ton powered Pakistan to 358/9 in their 50 overs. However, Imam’s century went in vain as England later chased down the target in 44.5 overs to secure a six-wicket win in Bristol.

Best bowling figures

Former New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee registered the best bowling figures at County Ground, Bristol in ODI cricket. Richard Hadlee recorded match-winning figures of 5/25 against Sri Lanka during a Prudential World Cup encounter in June 1983. The right-arm pacer dismissed Sidath Wettimuny, captain Duleep Mendis, Arjuna Ranatunga, Ashantha de Mel and Rumesh Ratnayake to bowl out Sri Lanka for 206 in 56.1 overs. New Zealand later won the Prudential World Cup game by five wickets as they chased down the required target in 39.2 overs.

Highest partnership

Former India cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid hold the record for the highest partnership at County Ground, Bristol in ODI cricket. During an ICC World Cup encounter in May 1999, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid forged an unbeaten 237-run stand for the third wicket against Kenya in Bristol. Tendulkar slammed 140 not out while Dravid remained unbeaten on 104 to help India post 329/2 in their 50 overs. In reply, Kenya could only manage 235/7 as the Mohammad Azharuddin-led India won the game by 94 runs.

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The Ireland cricket team is gearing up to host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test match, which is slated to take place from Thursday, July 25 to Monday, July 29. 

According to the schedule for the Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test 2024, the match is set to be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Stormont, Belfast, with a starting time of 3:30 PM IST. Fans in India can catch all the action via live streaming.

This match will be historic as it is the first-ever Test hosted in Northern Ireland and it is also significant for Zimbabwe as they have never faced Ireland in a Test match before.

Ireland, granted Test status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2018, became the 11th team eligible to play the longest format of the game. 

Since gaining Test status, Ireland have played 8 Test matches, winning 1 and losing 7.

In contrast, Zimbabwe has a much longer history in Test cricket, having been granted Test status in 1992 to become the ninth team to play red-ball cricket. 

Over the years, Zimbabwe have played 117 Test matches, recording 13 wins, 75 losses, and 29 draws.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test Head-to-Head

This will be the first Test match between Ireland and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's extensive experience in red-ball cricket, with 117 matches over 32 years, contrasts sharply with Ireland's relatively recent entry into the format, having played just 8 matches over six years..

Zimbabwe are currently ranked 10th in the ICC Test team rankings, while Ireland are a spot below them in 11th.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test 2024 schedule and match start times

All timings as per Indian Standard Time (IST)

Thursday, July 25

Ireland vs Zimbabwe one-off Test - 3:30 PM

Where to watch Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

There will be no live telecast of the Ireland vs Zimbabwe One-off Test on any TV channel in India.

Kenya vs Nigeria ODI 2024 squads

Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.

Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Johnathan Campbell, Tendai Chatara, Tanaka Chivanga, Joylord Gumbie, Roy Kaia, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, Prince Masvaure, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Sean Williams.

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Harare Sports Club is a cricket stadium located in Harare, Zimbabwe. 

Established in 1900, the Harare Sports Club is in the heart of the city and is surrounded by jacaranda trees and with a beautiful gabled pavilion.

Previously known as Salisbury Sports Club until 1982, the Harare Sports Club Ground is bordered by the heavily-guarded presidential palace on one side and the reputable Royal Harare Gold Club on another. 

Harare Sports Club staged its first international cricket match, a Test played between Zimbabwe and India in October 1992. Interestingly, it was Zimbabwe’s first Test in international cricket which later ended in a draw.

Few days later, it hosted its first One-Day International (ODI) game that featured hosts Zimbabwe and India. The Mohammad Azharuddin-led India won the ODI by 30 runs.

After almost two decades, Harare Sports Club staged its first T20 international played between Zimbabwe and India. The visitors won the game by six wickets. 

Since then, it has hosted more than 40 T20 internationals so far.

Apart from international cricket, Harare Sports Club has also staged several local and domestic T20 games in Harare.

With that being said, let’s have a look at Harare Sports Club T20 records and stats.

Harare Sports Club T20 records and stats

Highest total

The Indian cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Harare Sports Club in T20 cricket. During the second T20I of India's tour of Zimbabwe in July 2024, the Shubman Gill-led visitors posted 234/2 in their 20 overs in Harare. Electing to bat first, India rode on Abhishek Sharma's 100 off just 47 balls to post a record T20 total at the venue. Later, India bowled out Zimbabwe for 134 in 18.4 overs to register a comprehensive 100-run victory in the game.

Lowest total

Mashonaland Eagles registered the lowest total at the Harare Sports Club in T20 format. Chasing 230, Mashonaland Eagles were bundled out for 16 in 8.1 overs against Durham in the Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20 Competition final in March 2024. Interestingly, not a single batter managed to reach double digits as captain Chamu Chibhabha and Tapiwa Mufudza were the top-scorers with four each. For Durham, Callum Parkinson, Paul Coughlin and Luke Robinson bagged two wickets each. Earlier, Bas de Leede (58), Ollie Robinson (49) and Haydon Mustard (46 not out) powered Durham to 229/6 in their 20 overs to help thrash Mashonaland Eagles by 213 runs.

Most runs

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Hamilton Masakadza has scored the most runs at the Harare Sports Club in T20 cricket. Having represented the likes of Easterns Zimbabwe, Mountaineers, Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe XI, Hamilton Masakadza amassed 1,432 runs in 45 matches in the T20 format at this venue. The right-handed batter recorded two centuries and 11 fifties on this ground in T20 cricket. Zimbabwe all-rounder Chamu Chibhabha features second on the list with 1,116 runs in 50 T20 games.

Most wickets

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Christopher Mpofu has picked up the most wickets at this venue in the T20 format. The former right-arm pacer scalped 41 wickets in 38 T20 matches at an average of 24.56 and an economy of 7.56. Christopher Mpofu played for several T20 teams at this ground including Matabeleland Tuskers, Mid West Rhinos, Westerns, Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe XI. Compatriot Shingi Masakadza is second on the list with 34 T20 wickets in 35 matches.

Highest individual score

Australia’s Aaron Finch registered the highest individual score at this venue in T20 cricket. Opening the batting, former Australia captain Aaron Finch slammed a 76-ball 172 against Zimbabwe in a Tri-Nation Series fixture in July 2018. Aaron Finch clobbered 16 fours and 10 sixes to propel Australia to 229/2 in their 20 overs. Finch’s magnificent century powered Australia to a 100-run victory in Harare.

Best bowling figures

Mashonaland Eagles�?Ray Price has the best bowling figures at the Harare Sports Club in the T20 format. The former Zimbabwe left-arm spinner recorded match-winning figures of 5/12 against Mountaineers in a Zimbabwe Domestic Twenty20 Competition game in 2010. Defending 141, Ray Price bagged the wickets of Mountaineers captain Hamilton Masakadza, Prosper Utseya, Shingi Masakadza, Bernard Mlambo and Natsai M'shangwe to help bowl out the opposition for 59 in 11.5 overs. The Eagles earlier posted 141/9 in their 20 overs to secure an 82-run win.

Highest partnership

Australia’s Aaron Finch and D'Arcy Short hold the record for the highest partnership at the Harare Sports Club in T20 cricket. During the third T20I of a Tri-Nation Series in 2018, former Australia openers Aaron Finch and D'Arcy Short forged a 223-run stand against hosts Zimbabwe. While Finch hammered 172, Short scored 46 to help Australia post 229/2 in their allotted overs. The incredible partnership guided Australia to a 100-run victory in Harare.

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The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 2024 cricket series will start in Colombo on Sunday, January 14.

As per the schedule, all games of the three-match T20I series will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium. The second and third T20Is are scheduled to be held on January 16 and 18.

Ranked eighth in the ICC men’s T20I rankings, the Sri Lanka cricket team will head into the series high on confidence after clinching the recently-concluded three-match ODI series 2-0 at home against Zimbabwe.

Meanwhile, the hosts have announced their 16-member squad to be led by Wanindu Hasaranga. The star leg-spinner will be taking over as Sri Lanka's full-time captain in international cricket’s shortest format. Meanwhile, Charith Asalanka will be Hasaranga’s deputy.

Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has also returned to the T20I squad for the first time in nearly three years. Mathews last featured in a T20 international against West Indies in March 2021.

Right-arm pacer Nuwan Thushara and spinner Akila Dananjaya have also made a comeback to Sri Lanka’s T20I squad.

Batters Kusal Perera and Dhananjaya de Silva, who didn’t feature in the ODI squad, have also been included in the T20Is squad.

On the other hand, the Zimbabwe cricket team will aim to bounce back in the upcoming T20I series.

Experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza will lead the visitors, who are currently ranked 13th in the ICC men’s T20I rankings. 

Brian Bennett, Ainsley Ndlovu, and Carl Mumba have replaced Kaitano, Mufudza, and Akram in the Zimbabwe’s T20I squad.

Zimbabwe will miss the services of their dynamic all-rounder Sean Williams, who has failed to recover from his injury.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe head-to-head in T20 cricket

Sri Lanka have never lost to Zimbabwe in T20 international cricket. The Lions have won all three T20Is that they have played against Zimbabwe so far.

The last time these two sides met, Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 82 runs in a group clash of the T20 World Cup 2012 in Hambantota.

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 2024 live in India?  

The Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODIs 2024 will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the SL vs ZIM ODIs 2024 will be available on SonyLiv and FanCode in India.

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, January  14	Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I	R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	7:00 PM
Tuesday, January  16	Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I	R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	7:00 PM
Thursday, January 18	Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I	R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	7:00 PM

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 2024 squads

Sri Lanka T20 squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Kusal Perera (wicket-keeper), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya

Zimbabwe T20 squad: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Craig Ervine, Joylord Gumbie (wicket-keeper), Luke Jongwe, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Clive Madande (wicket-keeper), Wellington Masakadza, Carl Mumba, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Ainsley Ndlovu, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba

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