AFG vs ZWE 1st T20I match prediction 17 Mar 2021

AFG vs ZIM 1st T20I Match Predictions and Betting Tips

Zimbabwe will be up against Afghanistan in the 1st T20I of the 3 series. This is to be held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, March 17. I have picked the best AFG vs ZIM match predictions for you to make some quick cash.

Earlier Zimbabwe won the first test, while Afghanistan returned the favour in the second test match. Although Afghanistan lost the opening test inside two days but made a brilliant score to level the two-match test series against Zimbabwe by earning a six-wicket win on the fifth day. Afghanistan played their last T20I series against Ireland where they won 2 matches and had a tie in one, on the other hand, the last T20I match played by Zimbabwe was against Pakistan, where they defeated the opponent in all the three matches played.

Also in the five head-to-head encounters, Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in four out of the five matches played. Considering the same, I have analyzed the players and teams past performances and have assorted the top three betting tips from the AFG vs ZIM T20I opener series. Take a look!

AFG vs ZIM Team Bets

The oddsmakers are offering winners odds in favour of Afghanistan to win the opener T20I match against Zimbabwe. But let's not jump to conclusions here, as I have picked another interesting team betting tips for you to earn some money.

Zimbabwe To Hit Most Match 4's

Starting off with a slightly higher odd. After reviewing the teams' past performances, this bet runs in favour of Zimbabwe. Let's look at the past few matches the teams have played individually. Zimbabwe played the last T20I series against Pakistan where they scored a total of 43 fours in 3 innings, averaging to 14.33 fours per match. While Afghanistan, who last played against Ireland had hit a total of 29 fours in three innings, which averages to 9.66 fours per match.

Also considering the past five innings played individually by the teams, Afghanistan had accumulated 51 fours against Zimbabwe who had gathered 67 fours from the same number of matches played. This averages to 10.2 fours for Afghanistan and 13.4 fours for Zimbabwe. Not to forget Zimbabwe has players like Brendon Taylor, Sean Williams and Chamu Chibhabha who have pulled in mountains of runs for the team. Brendon Taylor alone has hit 91 fours in 43 T20I innings he has played in his career, which averages to 2.11 fours per match. This is followed by Sean Williams with 82 fours and Chamu Chibhabha with 78 fours. Bet365.com is offering high betting odds of 2.80 for Zimbabwe to hit most match fours in the AFG vs ZIM T20I opener.

AFG vs ZIM Player Bets

It is safe to say that both Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have quality players in their team to start with. In fair consideration, I have picked the best player bets from both the teams for you to.

Sean Williams To Score Over To Score Over 18.5 Runs

My next prediction is for Zimbabwe captain, Sean Williams. Williams is a reliable batsman who has been playing consistently with both bat and ball. He made his debut for Zimbabwe in 2005 and has been a useful allrounder for Zimbabwe in the last couple of years. He has played 42 T20I innings in his career and racked 882 runs from it, averaging at 23.83 which includes 6 half-centuries. In the 2019-2020 season, Williams has played 6 innings at an average of 30.60.

Williams has played 5 innings against Afghanistan in his career, and he averages at 26.00 including a half-century. As a captain of the team, Williams has played 6 innings so far and scored 153 runs from it at an average of 30.60.From the 22 away matches that the captain has played he 25.00 from it with 475 runs to his name. Sean Williams continues to remain an integral part of the team and stabilize the middle order ranking. Sportsbet.io has offered betting odds of 1.85 for Sean Williams to score over 26.5 runs in the AFG vs ZIM test series.

Asghar Afghan To Score Over To Score Over 18.5 Runs

Afghan is a middle-order batsman who represents Afghanistan as their captain. In the 63 T20I innings he has played so far, Afghan averages at 21.15 from 1248 runs scored which includes 75 boundaries and 62 sixes. Afghan has played 8 innings against Zimbabwe in his career so far.In the 2019 season Asghar has played 6 innings averaging at 23.00 with 139 runs. The middle order batsman, with his leadership skills has taken centre stage and is known as one of the best leaders Afghanistan cricket has seen.

As a captain, Afghan has played 45 innings at an average of 22.60 staggering 927 runs which comprises 59 boundaries and 48 sixes. In the 13 away innings that Afghan has played, he has scored 269 runs at an average of 20.69. Asghar Afghan has played in the 4th position in 16 innings where he has assembled 338 runs at an average of 22.53. To this, Sportsbet.io has offered betting odds of 1.85 for Asghar Afghan to score over 18.5 runs in the AFG vs ZIM head to head match.