ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Records - 3rd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25

The third ODI of the ongoing three-match ZIM vs AFG series between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will be taking place on Saturday (December 21). ZIM vs AFG game is scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.

Afghanistan have already taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series with a thumping 232-run victory in the second ZIM vs AFG ODI. The tourists outplayed the hosts with both bat and ball to go 1-0 up.

Batting first, Afghanistan scored 286/6 in the allotted 50 overs. Opener Sediqullah Atal starred with the bat, scoring 104 runs while his opening partner Abdul Malik scored 84 runs. For Zimbabwe, Newman Nyamhuri picked up three wickets.

In reply, Zimbabwe were all out for just 54 runs in less than 18 overs. Sikandar Raza top-scored for his side, scoring an unbeaten 19, and was one of the only two players to reach double digits. With both the teams now set for the final ODI, we are taking a look at their head-to-head record in ODIs.

ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Records - 3rd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:

ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

According to Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan head-to-head records in ODIs, the two teams have played a total of 30 ODIs against each other so far. And it is safe to say that Afghanistan have the bragging rights of this rivalry.

Of the 30 games, Afghanistan have won an impressive 19 while Zimbabwe have won 10. One ODI between the two teams ended in no result. Afghanistan have done well in Zimbabwe as well. Both the teams have played 20 ODIs in Zimbabwe so far. Of those 19 games, Afghanistan have won 12, Zimbabwe have won 7, and one match ended with no result. In Harare, Afghanistan have won 7 of the 10 ODIs against the home side.

ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 matches

Afghanistan have thoroughly dominated Zimbabwe in recent ODIs. Of the last 5 ODIs between the two teams, Afghanistan have won 4 while one match ended with no result.

ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Best performers

The record for scoring the most runs in the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan ODI is held by Zimbabwe allrounder Sikandar Raza. The star player has scored 785 runs with the help of one century and four fifties against Afghanistan.

For Afghanistan, the record for scoring the most ODI runs against Zimbabwe belongs to their former captain Mohammad Nabi. The veteran allrounder has scored 751 runs including a century and three fifties against the African outfit.

The record for most wickets in this fixture is held by none other than superstar Rashid Khan. The leg-spinner has taken 47 wickets in the 50-over format against Zimbabwe. For Zimbabwe, Graeme Cramer has the most ODI wickets against Afghanistan - 26.

Conclusion

Afghanistan have lived up to the expectations and justified the favorites tag with a brilliant tag in the second ODI. The win has further bolstered their head-to-head record against Zimbabwe in ODIs. With form on their side, Afghanistan will be eyeing another victory over the hosts.