ZWE vs AFG 2nd ODI match prediction 6 Jun 2022

ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI Predictions & Betting Tips

After comfortably winning the first ODI by 60 runs, Afghanistan will look to beat hosts Zimbabwe in the second match on Monday, June 6 to seal a third consecutive 50-over bilateral series win in the African nation. The visitors won their 5-match ODI series in 2015-16 with a 3-2 margin and repeated the feat in 2016-17 with a similar scoreline. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team will take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing 3-match ODI series if they beat the Craig Ervine-led side at the Harare Sports Club tomorrow.

In the first ODI, Afghanistan posted 276 runs for the loss of 5 wickets as Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 94(120) and 88 (104) runs respectively. Rashid Khan also played a crucial role, scoring 39 unbeaten runs off just 17 balls in the death overs.

Mohammad Nabi, another star Afghanistan all-rounder, scalped four wickets, giving just 34 runs in 10 overs and fired his team to a handsome 60-run win. Rashid Khan and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi picked two wickets a piece in the match.

Performances of Sikandar Raza and pacer Blessing Muzarabani were the only positives for Zimbabwe. Raza top-scored with 67 runs off 78 balls, while Muzarabani picked four wickets in 10 overs. As we gear up for the 2nd ODI, I have brought you the best three betting tips from the AFG vs ZIM 2nd ODI head-to-head encounter.

ZIM vs AFG Team Bet:

Mentioned below is the top team bet from the ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI head-to-head contest.

Afghanistan to win

Till date, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have played 26 ODIs against each other. Afghanistan have won 16, while Zimbabwe 10 of them. Also, Zimbabwe have lost 9 out of their 16 matches against Afghanistan at home. Further, Afghanistan have won four out of their last five ODIs against Zimbabwe. At the Harare Sports Club, both the teams have clashed against each other six times. as Afghanistan have got the better of Afghanistan on four occasions.

Zimbabwe batting unit faces a major threat against the intimidating Afghanistan bowling unit consisting of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi. Innocent Kaia and Wessley Madhevere have that capability but they lack consistency and experience in the format. The burden falls on captain Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza which is a lot to take sometimes.

In the first match, Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi spent a lot of time in the middle. They might have missed on a hundred but they know the conditions well now. At least one of them will score big again. The experience of Rashid Khan, who is coming fresh from IPL 2022, can do wonders against a team like Zimbabwe. Afghanistan look set to clinch the series in Harare on Monday (June 6)

If you feel the same, head over to Pari Match to grab the best odds of 1.34 and place your bet on Afghanistan from the ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI head-to-head encounter.

ZIM vs AFG Player Bet:

Rashid Khan and Sikandar Raza are my top two player betting tips for the ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI. Have a look at it for reaping the best returns.

Rashid Khan to emerge as Afghanistan's top bowler

The star Afghanistan all-rounder is the highlight of any series he is participating in. Rashid Khan was part of the Gujarat Titans (GT) squad which won the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) on May 29. The leg-spinner picked up 19 wickets in 17 matches at an economy of 6.59. The 23-year-old was the 9th highest wicket-taker in the tournament and 2nd highest wicket-taker for his team after Mohammed Shami, who picked 20 wickets. The energetic cricketer made some handy contributions with the bat in the slog overs for Gujarat. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) player scored 91 crucial runs at an average of 22.75 and strike rate of 206.81. On the night of IPL 2022 final, Rashid Khan gave away just 18 runs in four overs and picked the wicket of Devdutt Padikkal. His miserly bowling spell was one of the key reasons why Rajasthan could never let themselves lose and were restricted to 130 for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs.

Rashid Khan was expected to deliver in the first ODI against Zimbabwe, and he did not disappoint. Playing in his first ODI since February 2022, he first smashed 39 unbeaten runs off just 17 balls. His innings consisted of four boundaries and two breathtaking sixes. Later, Khan bowled 10 overs, taking two wickets for 39 runs. Overall, the spin wizard has picked 42 wickets in 19 matches against Zimbabwe. In his last five matches against Zimbabwe, Rashid Khan has picked 2, 3, 3, 2 and 5 wickets. Overall, he has 153 wickets in 81 ODI matches.

Rashid Khan can very well emerge as Afghanistan's top bowler in the second ZIM vs AFG ODI. Pari Match is offering the odds of 2.38 for the same. Waste no time and head to the official Pari Match website and place your bets on Rashid Khan from the ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI head-to-head encounter.

Sikandar Raza to score over 21.5 runs

Chasing 277 against Afghanistan in the first match, Sikandar Raza fought a lone battle for the hosts. He scored 67 runs off 78 balls after walking in the middle after the departure of Wessley Madhevere on the first ball of the 22nd over. Wickets kept on falling from the other end and fought hard before falling on the fourth ball of the 44th over.

Overall, the 36-year-old all-rounder has scored 3153 ODI runs at an average of 34.64 in 112 ODIs. Also, Sikandar Raza has scored two fifties from his four ODI innings in 2022. The right-hander averages over 36 in the 22 matches he has played against Afghanistan to score 687 runs. At the Harare Sports Club, the Pakistan-born has scored 966 runs in 34 matches at an average of 34.50. His last three scores at the venue is 67, 57 and 30. Sikandar Raza should not find it difficult to score over 21.5 runs in the 2nd ODI against Zimbabwe on Monday.

Pari Match is offering the odds of 1.87 for Sikandar Raza to score over 21.5 runs in the second ZIM vs AFG ODI. Waste no time and head to the official Pari Match website and place your bets on Sikandar Raza from the ZIM vs AFG 2nd ODI head-to-head encounter.

My Picks:

Afghanistan to win @ 1.34 (Pari Match)

Rashid Khan to emerge as Afghanistan's top bowler @ 2.38 (Pari Match)

Sikandar Raza to score over 21.5 runs @ 1.87 (Pari Match)