ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026 | 19-Oct-2026 05:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium
AFG 294/10 (50)
ZIM 136/10 (38.4)
Afghanistan won by 158 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi* | 7.4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 4.83 |
| Rashid Khan | 8 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 2.13 |
Last Wicket:Wellington Masakadza run out (Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi) 2(11) - 136/10 in 38.4 ov.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (294/10 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) b Ernest Masuku | 25 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 125 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran c Tafadzwa Tsiga b Brad Evans | 90 | 96 | 9 | 2 | 93.75 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Tafadzwa Tsiga b Sikandar Raza | 102 | 110 | 8 | 1 | 92.73 | |
| Rahmat Shah (c) b Ernest Masuku | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c Brendan Taylor b Ernest Masuku | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi c Ryan Burl b Blessing Muzarabani | 28 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 | |
| Mohammad Nabi c Sikandar Raza b Brad Evans | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 112.5 | |
| Rashid Khan b Brad Evans | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| AM Ghazanfar c Wellington Masakadza b Blessing Muzarabani | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi run out (Madhevere/Brendan Taylor) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi not out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 294 | 10 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 9 | 0 | 68 | 2 | 7.6 |
| Brad Evans | 10 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Ernest Masuku | 8 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Sikandar Raza | 10 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 5.4 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Ryan Burl | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 50 | 43 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Ibrahim Zadran | 140 | 149 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Rahmat Shah | 12 | 21 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Azmatullah Omarzai | 15 | 15 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Hashmatullah Shahidi | 42 | 40 |
| Mohammad Nabi & Hashmatullah Shahidi | 13 | 10 |
| Mohammad Nabi & Rashid Khan | 11 | 9 |
| Mohammad Nabi & AM Ghazanfar | 7 | 7 |
| Mohammad Nabi & Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 2 | 2 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi & Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 2 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 7.1 | 50 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Zadran | 31.6 | 190 |
| 3 | Rahmat Shah | 35.3 | 202 |
| 4 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 37.6 | 217 |
| 5 | Sediqullah Atal | 44.4 | 259 |
| 6 | Hashmatullah Shahidi | 46.2 | 272 |
| 7 | Rashid Khan | 47.5 | 283 |
| 8 | AM Ghazanfar | 48.6 | 290 |
| 9 | Mohammad Nabi | 49.2 | 292 |
| 10 | Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 50 | 294 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (136/10 in 38.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett lbw b AM Ghazanfar | 31 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 77.5 | |
| Ben Curran b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 15.38 | |
| Brendan Taylor (wk) run out (Azmatullah Omarzai) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) b Rashid Khan | 48 | 80 | 3 | 1 | 60 | |
| Ryan Burl lbw b Rashid Khan | 31 | 63 | 2 | 0 | 49.21 | |
| Wessly Madhevere lbw b Rashid Khan | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Brad Evans c Ibrahim Zadran b Mohammad Nabi | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 140 | |
| Wellington Masakadza run out (Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi) | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 | |
| Ernest Masuku b Rashid Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blessing Muzarabani not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 2 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 136 | 10 wkts, 38.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3.6 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 7 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 4.7 |
| Rashid Khan | 8 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 2.1 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 7.4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 4.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Ben Curran | 13 | 14 |
| Brian Bennett & Tafadzwa Tsiga | 12 | 23 |
| Brian Bennett & Brendan Taylor | 1 | 6 |
| Brian Bennett & Sikandar Raza | 17 | 34 |
| Ryan Burl & Sikandar Raza | 64 | 112 |
| Madhevere & Sikandar Raza | 8 | 13 |
| Brad Evans & Sikandar Raza | 9 | 12 |
| Brad Evans & Wellington Masakadza | 10 | 7 |
| Masuku & Wellington Masakadza | 1 | 7 |
| Blessing Muzarabani & Wellington Masakadza | 1 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Curran | 2.2 | 13 |
| 2 | Tafadzwa Tsiga | 6.1 | 25 |
| 3 | Brendan Taylor | 7.1 | 26 |
| 4 | Brian Bennett | 12.5 | 43 |
| 5 | Ryan Burl | 31.3 | 107 |
| 6 | Wessly Madhevere | 33.4 | 115 |
| 7 | Sikandar Raza | 35.4 | 124 |
| 8 | Brad Evans | 36.5 | 134 |
| 9 | Ernest Masuku | 37.6 | 135 |
| 10 | Wellington Masakadza | 38.4 | 136 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026 |
| Time | 19-Oct-2026 05:00 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (AFG vs ZIM)
Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in a thrilling match on 19-Oct-2026 in ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026. The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium at 05:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report for AFG vs ZIM Match 2 Match
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is initially considered favorable for batters. However, as the match progresses, it begins to offer significant assistance to spinners. Given this, the team that wins the toss would likely choose to bat first and aim to put up a big score.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Abu Dhabi, AE will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 33°C on the match day with 61% humidity and 17.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Afghanistan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zimbabwe remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026.
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Afghanistan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zimbabwe will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Afghanistan batting and Zimbabwe bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Afghanistan showcase its strengths, or will Zimbabwe pull off a major upset? Join us live on on 19-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
