Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second match of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in the UAE 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on 29 October. The Afghanistan team secured a 37-run victory in the first match, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. They will enter this match aiming to win the second T20 and clinch the series.
In the first T20 match, Afghanistan batted first and scored 177 runs in 19.5 overs. Rashid Khan was the star performer, scoring 30 runs off just 10 balls and taking two wickets. Chasing the target, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 140 runs in 19.1 overs, losing the match by 37 runs.
Also Read: AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st T20I? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
AFG vs ZIM Match Details – 2nd T20I
- Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I
- Date: 29th October 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Live Streaming: Fancode
AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The Sharjah Cricket Ground pitch is often batting-friendly, with small boundaries that allow for high-scoring contests. It is flat and has a true bounce, making it perfect for aggressive stroke play.
AFG vs ZIM Weather Report – Sharjah
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AFG vs ZIM Recent Form
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AFG vs ZIM Head-to-Head T20I Record (Last 10 matches)
AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd T20I
Scenario 1 – If ZIM bats first
- Powerplay Score: 40–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 155–165 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Afghanistan win
Scenario 2 – If AFG bats first
- Powerplay Score: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 180–190 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Afghanistan win
AFG vs ZIM: Key Battles
- Brian Bennett vs Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Ibrahim Zadran vs Brad Evans
- Sediqullah Atal vs Ernest Masuku
AFG vs ZIM: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 20%
- Batting second: 80%
AFG vs ZIM Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan (AFG)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran ©, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Akram.
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Ernest Masuku.
Who Will Win AFG vs ZIM Today? – 2nd T20I
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Afghanistan are the favourites to win this 2nd T20I. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and Ijaz Ahmad Omarzai are expected to be the key performers.