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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, AFG vs ZIM 2026, Today Match Prediction
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AFG vs ZIM Win Probability
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Will Afghanistan be able to start this series with a win?
- Ibrahim Zadran has scored 271 runs in the last eight games with an average of 38.71 for Afghanistan.
- The average 1st innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 150 runs.
- Ryan Burl has scored 223 runs with a strike rate of 121 in the last ten matches.
Afghanistan is favourites to win this game
| Tournament: | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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AFG vs ZIM Betting Odds
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AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction & Analysis
Afghanistan is set to face Zimbabwe in the 1st T20 match of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 on October 27 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
Afghanistan’s recent form has been impressive; they also beat Zimbabwe in the final of the ODI tri-series. They will now look to maintain this excellent form and will make every effort to clinch the T20 series as well.
On the other hand, Zimbabwe's recent performances have not been very impressive; they recently faced defeat against South Africa in the final of a T20 tri-series. Although they had performed well against Namibia, they ultimately failed to put up a strong challenge against South Africa.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AFG
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W
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ZIM
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ZIM
205/5 in 20.0 10.25
NTT
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 48 runs
157/10 in 18.0 8.72
156/6 in 20.0 7.8
NTT
Zimbabwe Won by 5 wickets
159/5 in 18.1 8.75
142/10 in 17.4 8.04
NTT
South Africa won by 43 runs
185/7 in 20.0 9.25
190/10 in 20.0 9.5
NTT
Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 5 runs
195/6 in 20.0 9.75
146/3 in 13.4 10.68
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South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets
144/8 in 20.0 7.2
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan will enter this T20 series with a high level of confidence, having delivered an excellent performance to win the preceding ODI series. However, their form in the T20 format has declined noticeably late; this series, therefore, offers them a chance to improve and secure a series win. Ibrahim Zadran will be seen captaining the Afghanistan side in this series.
In the batting department, expectations will be high on Ibrahim Zadran, who scored 271 runs in the last 8 matches at an average of 38.71. Additionally, Rahmanullah Gurbaz could also perform well; he has scored 227 runs in the last eight innings with a strike rate of 142.
In the bowling department, Rashid Khan will be a key threat in UAE conditions for Zimbabwe, who took 12 wickets in the last eight games. Moreover, Azmatullah Omarzai is also an excellent fast-bowling option, who took 12 wickets in his last seven games.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran ©, Sediqullah Atal, Ahmad Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor ul Rahman, Shahidullah, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Zimbabwe Preview
Zimbabwe's recent performance has been average; they did not perform particularly well in the recent T20 tri-series. Although they managed to secure two victories against Namibia, they suffered defeats in all matches against South Africa, including the final. This indicates that Zimbabwe has struggled to deliver their best when facing stronger opponents.
In the batting department, Ryan Burl is currently in excellent form. He has scored 223 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 31.86. Brian Bennett was another consistent performer, contributing 197 runs across the last 10 innings.
With the ball, Brad Evans will be expected to continue his impressive form as he has taken 17 wickets in the last ten matches. Blessing Muzarabani will also be responsible for delivering a brilliant fast bowling attack, who took 117 wickets in 99 games in his T20 career.
Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza ©, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny conditions are expected at Sharjah Cricket Stadium throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 33°C and 28°C.
AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High Turn
The track at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is traditionally slow and low, featuring a hard, compact surface that offers good early bounce and carry for fast bowlers with the new ball before turning dry. Additionally, spinners play a massive role during the middle overs as the surface starts to grip and turn from both ends. However, batting conditions will be balanced there. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 150, and anything over 170 can be a match-winning total in this match.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally prefer to bat first and posting a good total, as chasing a big total can become tricky. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.
AFG vs ZIM
Winning Prediction
Afghanistan will enter this match as the favourites, having shown excellent recent form and secured a victory over Zimbabwe in the final of the recent ODI tri-series. Their confidence will be further boosted by their dominance in the head-to-head record, with Afghanistan winning all of the last five encounters between the two sides. Although their recent T20 form has been somewhat inconsistent, the presence of match-winners such as Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran gives them a significant advantage. At the same time, Zimbabwe have struggled against stronger opposition in recent T20 matches. Their batting and bowling units will need to produce a much-improved performance to challenge Afghanistan.
Afghanistan is favourites to win this game
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