- Fri Dec 25 (50 ovs) 15:00 local (11:00 GMT | 16:30 IST)
1st ODI - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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2nd ODI - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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3rd ODI - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah - Mon Jan 4 (50 ovs) 15:00 local (11:00 GMT | 16:30 IST)
4th ODI - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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5th ODI - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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1st T20I - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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2nd T20I - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE (Dec - Jan)
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Afghanistan won the first ODI in a low scoring affair. Batting first Afg were dismissed for 131, with Cremer taking 5 wickets. Zadran was the highest scoring batsman with 63, scoring nearly half of his sides runs.
In reply the Zimbabwe batsmen could only muster 82 runs.
In reply the Zimbabwe batsmen could only muster 82 runs.
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Afghanistan and not Zimbabwe were dismissed for 131 bro.[DOUBLEPOST=1451069694][/DOUBLEPOST]I betted money on Zimbabwe because i thought that Zimbabwe was strong in contrast to Afghanistan but it came out to be a surprise.
CerealKiller
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I think you got it right. Zimbabwe's batting has been quite bad after the loss of Taylor, although other players like Chibabha, Chigumbura and Williams have scored some runs. One thing that I don't understand is why they prepare slow tracks at home, when their batsmen did so well on the pacy tracks Down Under in the World Cup.^ Actually I bet 300K on Afg to win the series so, quite happy with the first ODI result
Actually these games are being held in Sharjah, I have no idea why that is. Zimbabwe have no issues hosting games in Zimbabwe and Afghanistan now have a ground near Delhi. So why this tour is in Sharjah I don't know.
Perhaps it was scheduled before Afghanistan got their Noida ground.
Anyway the point is that if its Sharjah, I am sure it is more likely to be an Afg home series, so that would make them have an option on what kind of pitches should be prepared. So if these pitches are slow, then that should be down to Afg not Zim. However in Sharjah I doubt there are too many slow surfaces. Those pitches traditionally are great for batting.
Perhaps it was scheduled before Afghanistan got their Noida ground.
Anyway the point is that if its Sharjah, I am sure it is more likely to be an Afg home series, so that would make them have an option on what kind of pitches should be prepared. So if these pitches are slow, then that should be down to Afg not Zim. However in Sharjah I doubt there are too many slow surfaces. Those pitches traditionally are great for batting.
CerealKiller
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Afghanistan already toured Zimbabwe earlier this year.Results | Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2015/16 | ESPN Cricinfo
Afghanistan are now a top 10 ranked ODI side, having over taken Zimbabwe, who incidentally are 12th, also behind Ireland who are 11th.
ICC ODI Rankings: Afghanistan In Top 10
ICC ODI Rankings: Afghanistan In Top 10
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Yea, Afghanistan have a very descent lineup. They should be able to celebrate their first wins over some of the full member sides in next few years(2/10 have been beaten). Their hard work just reflects on their results, they're 2-0 up already. Lol. I was following the scores until 2/150, I thought Afghan would easily seal that one with 6/7 wickets to spare. Anyways, fine result for them. Shahzad's comeback in form actually increase some concern for Zimbabwe. He's one finest player Afghan have got and is beautiful once finds the momentum.
Just give Afg and Irl Test status already. We effectively have only 7 real test teams anyway. WI and Zimbabwe are not really good enough to be test sides. Bangladesh have been a non-existant test side for far too long. Yes they have shown signs of tremendous improvement in ODIs, but they are still a very very weak test side.
So ICC should give Afg and Irl two sides who have shown consistancy, test status.
So ICC should give Afg and Irl two sides who have shown consistancy, test status.
With the series tied at 2-2, Gulbadin Naib, produced a super knock to help Afg chase down Zimbabwe's total of 248 in a thrilling chase with just 2 balls to spare. Zimbabwe seemed on course to avenge their series loss to Zimbabwe back in Zimbabwe, when chasing 248 Afghanistan were reduced to 121/5. That is when the hero for Afghanistan Naib, walked out. He smashed 82 off just 68 deliveries, to turn the tables and remained unbeaten till the end.
Afg required 10 off the final over to win, and Naib having taken 2 off the first delivery, got a streaky boundary off the second ball. He then Dhonied it off the 4th ball. Brilliant series win for Afghanistan.
Afg required 10 off the final over to win, and Naib having taken 2 off the first delivery, got a streaky boundary off the second ball. He then Dhonied it off the 4th ball. Brilliant series win for Afghanistan.
Na Maloom Afraad
Man of Tomorrow
You missed the third ball.
He digged out a yorker on the leg side and ran for two runs, after completing the second run, Gulbadin Naib ran to the boundary thinking He has won.
(He was almost about to throw his helmet and bat in the crowd)
Na Maloom Afraad
Man of Tomorrow
It's because 10 years ago , they had nothing. Now they are competing at world level. And have defeated a Test playing nation.
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