New Delhi: After a rain-curtailed 1st ODI, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are set to clash at the same venue for the second ODI. Earlier, both Zimbabwe had to share the spoil of the first ODI. The rain played spoilsport on December 17, preventing the much-anticipated clash from going ahead as scheduled.
With the weather conditions proving to be a hindrance, both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will now turn their attention to the second ODI, where both teams will be looking to make amends and take the upper hand in the series. Naturally, both sides will look forward towards getting a conclusive result.
.@AzmatOmarzay, the player of the match, reacts to his outstanding all-round performance that led Afghanistan to a 2-1 series win over Zimbabwe. 🗣️#AfghanAtalan | #ZIMvAFG | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/y8wViqAg9S
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) December 14, 2024
What is the weather update from the Harare Sports Club?
According to AccuWeather.com, the weather at Harare Sports Club for the second ODI will be partly sunny, pleasant and less humid. The temperature will be around 29°C, with a Real Feel of 32°C. Wind is expected to blow from the north-northeast at a speed of 13 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 39 km/h.
The probability of precipitation is medium which is at 25%, while the risk of thunderstorms is 6%. The cloud cover will be around 37%. These weather conditions suggest that rain delays are likely, which could lead to interruptions and significant hindrances.
Squads of both teams
Zimbabwe Squad
Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani(wicket-keeper), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Craig Ervine(captain), Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Trevor Gwandu, Joylord Gumbie, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Victor Nyauchi, Tinotenda Maposa
Afghanistan Squad
Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil(wicket-keeper), Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveed Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharote