After the end of the ZIM vs AFG T20I series, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will face each other in a three-match ODI series. The first ZIM vs AFG match of the series is scheduled to be played on Tuesday (December 17) at the Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Afghanistan won the T20I series 2-1. Zimbabwe won the first game before Afghanistan bounced back to win the next two games. The visitors won the second match by 50 runs to level the draw. In the series decider, Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets.
Batting first, Zimbabwe were bowled out for a paltry 127 runs. In reply, Afghanistan were also in a precarious position and were reeling at 44/4. However, they eventually managed to cross the finish line to win the series.
With both teams now set to renew their rivalry in ODIs, we take a look at the head-to-head schedule between them in the 50-over format of the game.
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head Records – 1st ODI, Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25:
| Statistics | Matches | ZIM won | AFG won | Connect | NR |
| All in all | 28 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| At Harare Sports Club, Harare | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 games | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| In a continuous series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Zimbabwe | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Tables: Key Statistics
According to Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan head-to-head records in ODIs, the two teams have faced each other in 28 matches so far. Afghanistan has dominated this conflict. Of the 28 ODIs, Afghanistan have won 18 and Zimbabwe have won the remaining 10.
Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe in their own backyard too. Both teams have played 18 ODIs in Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have won 11 of them while the home team has won in 7 matches. In Harare, Afghanistan have won 6 of the 8 ODIs they have played against Zimbabwe.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Records: Last 5 Matches
Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe in recent ODIs as well. In the last five meetings between the two sides, Afghanistan have won 4 and Zimbabwe have won one.
ZIM vs AFG Head-to-Head Tables: Top Performers
The record for scoring most runs in this game is held by Zimbabwean star Sikandar Raza. The veteran has played 24 ODIs against Afghanistan and has scored 765 runs with the help of one century and four fifties.
For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi has scored the most runs in ODIs against Zimbabwe. The former Afghanistan captain has scored 733 runs in 28 matches including a century and three fifties.
Among the bowlers, the record is held by Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan. The spinner has taken 47 wickets in 21 matches. For Zimbabwe, Graeme Cramer has the most ODI wickets against Afghanistan – 26.
Decision
The above stats clearly show that Afghanistan have dominated Zimbabwe in ODIs, especially in recent matches.
With the record on their side and the current form also in their favour, Afghanistan will look to start the ODI series on a positive note. On the other hand, Zimbabwe will be hoping that their home conditions will help them get the most out of the visitors.
