Zimbabwe and Afghanistan will face off in the second T20I after a thrilling first contest. The second match of the three-match series will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on December 13 at 5:00 PM IST. Ahead of the ZIM vs AFG 2nd T20I, here is the Harare Sports Club Pitch Report and Stats.
Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
The Harare Sports Club pitch typically offers a dry and slow surface, making stroke play challenging for batters due to the sluggish ball movement off the wicket. Fast bowlers can benefit by hitting hard lengths and using variations smartly to extract the best out of the conditions. As the game progresses and the ball softens, spinners are likely to play a more significant role. Batters will need to capitalize on the powerplay overs when the ball is still hard and new.
Harare Sports Club Stats in T20I
A total of 56 matches have been played, with teams batting first winning 33 games, while teams chasing have won 22. The average first innings score stands at 153, while the second innings average is slightly lower at 134. The highest total recorded is 234/2 by India against Zimbabwe, while the lowest total is 99/10, scored by Pakistan against Zimbabwe. The highest successful chase is 194/5 in 19.2 overs by Bangladesh against Zimbabwe, and the lowest total successfully defended is 115/9 by Zimbabwe against India.
| Total Matches | 56 |
| Matches won batting first | 33 |
| Matches won bowling first | 22 |
| Average 1st innings score | 153 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 134 |
| Highest total recorded | 234/2 (20 Ovs) by IND vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 99/10 (19.5 Ovs) by PAK vs ZIM |
| Highest score chased | 194/5 (19.2 Ovs) by BAN vs ZIM |
| Lowest score defended | 115/9 (20 Ovs) by ZIM vs IND |
