Match Result & Summary
Zimbabwe chose to bat
ZIM vs AFG Analytical Preview
Zimbabwe take on Afghanistan in the UAE ODI Tri-Series ODI at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on Friday, 23 October 2026. Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat. The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium is low-scoring: the first innings usually averages around 236 runs and chasing teams have won 60% of the last 20 games. In head to head, Zimbabwe have won 10 and lost 21 of 33 matches against Afghanistan.
ZIM vs AFG Official Confirmed Playing 11
Official confirmed Playing XI after the toss with confirmed batting order, captain and player roles.
- 1Brian Bennett
- 2Tadiwanashe Marumani
- 3Tafadzwa Tsiga
- 4Brendan Taylor
- 5Sikandar Raza
- 6Wessly Madhevere
- 7Ryan Burl
- 8Brad Evans
- 9Newman Nyamhuri
- 10Wellington Masakadza
- 11Blessing Muzarabani
- 1Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- 2Ibrahim Zadran
- 3Sediqullah Atal
- 4Rahmat Shah
- 5Hashmatullah Shahidi
- 6Azmatullah Omarzai
- 7Mohammad Nabi
- 8Rashid Khan
- 9AM Ghazanfar
- 10Bilal Sami
- 11Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report & Stats
ZIM vs AFG Head to Head & Form Guide
At Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium: 11 encounters (Zimbabwe won 3, Afghanistan won 7).
Recent Head to Head Matches
| Date | Zimbabwe | Afghanistan | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | 136 | 294 | lost |
| 21 Dec 2024 | 127 | 131/2 | lost |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 54 | 286/6 | lost |
| 17 Dec 2024 | 44/5 | DNB | n/r |
| 9 Jun 2022 | 135 | 137/6 | lost |
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
- v Afghanistan 136 lost
- v Bangladesh 271/8 won
- v Australia 271/8 lost
- v Australia 272 lost
- v Australia 235 lost
- v Bangladesh 161/3 won
- v Zimbabwe 294 won
- v Ireland 302/4 won
- v Ireland 343/9 won
- v Ireland 207/7 won
Venue Statistics & Ground Records (Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium)
Team Record at this Ground
| Team | Played | W–L | Avg Score | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 33 | 9–24 | 194 | 333/5 | 82 |
| Afghanistan | 32 | 21–11 | 201 | 333/5 | 58 |
Top Run Scorers at Venue (Playing Squads)
| Batter | Team | Innings | Runs | Bat Avg | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 33 | 710 | 30.9 | 90.7 |
| Rahmat Shah | Afghanistan | 22 | 630 | 37.1 | 73.6 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 10 | 480 | 53.3 | 92.3 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | Afghanistan | 15 | 335 | 33.5 | 61.2 |
| Craig Ervine | Zimbabwe | 7 | 253 | 42.2 | 64.7 |
Top Wicket Takers at Venue (Playing Squads)
| Bowler | Team | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 18 | 45 | 3.56 |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 33 | 39 | 4.05 |
| AM Ghazanfar | Afghanistan | 10 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Nangeyalia Khan | Afghanistan | 7 | 11 | 3.69 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 10 | 10 | 4.29 |
Key Player Matchups (Batter vs Bowler)
Direct head-to-head records between key batsmen and opposing bowlers.
| Batter | Bowler | Runs (Balls) | Strike Rate | Dismissals | Tactical Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Mohammad Nabi | 143 (222) | 64.4 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Craig Ervine | Mohammad Nabi | 118 (185) | 63.8 | 2 | Batter Edge |
| Sikandar Raza | Rashid Khan | 109 (160) | 68.1 | 7 | Bowler Edge |
| Rahmat Shah | Sikandar Raza | 85 (103) | 82.5 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Ryan Burl | Mohammad Nabi | 50 (97) | 51.5 | 5 | Bowler Edge |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | Sikandar Raza | 75 (102) | 73.5 | 1 | Batter Edge |
| Ryan Burl | Rashid Khan | 55 (104) | 52.9 | 4 | Bowler Edge |
| Mohammad Nabi | Sikandar Raza | 106 (116) | 91.4 | 2 | Batter Edge |
ZIM vs AFG Fantasy Cricket Tips & Captain Picks
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Frequently Asked Questions (ZIM vs AFG)
What is the pitch report for Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium?
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium is Low-scoring. The average first innings score is around 236 runs, and chasing teams have won 60% of recent matches.
What is the Zimbabwe Playing 11 against Afghanistan?
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani.
What is the Afghanistan Playing 11 against Zimbabwe?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won the toss in Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan?
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat.
What is the head to head record between Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan?
Zimbabwe have won 10 and lost 21 of 33 head to head encounters against Afghanistan.
Who is the best captain pick for Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan in fantasy cricket?
Sikandar Raza is the top captain choice, with Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz as vice-captain.
Who won the Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan match?
Zimbabwe chose to bat.