Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 | 27-Oct-2026 08:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium
AFG 177/10 (19.5)
ZIM 140/10 (19.1)
Afghanistan won by 37 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Masakadza* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi* | 3.1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 4.11 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 |
Last Wicket:Newman Nyamhuri c Rashid Khan b Fazalhaq Farooqi 2(3) - 140/10 in 19.1 ov.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (177/10 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Sikandar Raza b Wellington Masakadza | 18 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) c Brian Bennett b Brad Evans | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Ernest Masuku | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Mohammad Akram lbw b Ernest Masuku | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Shahidullah Kamal c Ryan Burl b Newman Nyamhuri | 46 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 109.52 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c and b Sikandar Raza | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai c Ryan Burl b Brad Evans | 52 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 236.36 | |
| Rashid Khan c Madhevere b Newman Nyamhuri | 30 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 300 | |
| Noor Ahmad c Brad Evans b Newman Nyamhuri | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman c Sikandar Raza b Newman Nyamhuri | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Wides: 6 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 177 | 10 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Nyamhuri | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 4 | 8.1 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Ernest Masuku | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.2 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 11 | 11 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Sediqullah Atal | 3 | 5 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Mohammad Akram | 4 | 2 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Shahidullah Kamal | 27 | 35 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai & Shahidullah Kamal | 21 | 15 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai & Shahidullah Kamal | 57 | 29 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai & Rashid Khan | 33 | 12 |
| Noor Ahmad & Rashid Khan | 18 | 7 |
| Noor Ahmad & Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 1 | 2 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi & Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Zadran | 1.5 | 11 |
| 2 | Sediqullah Atal | 2.4 | 14 |
| 3 | Mohammad Akram | 2.6 | 18 |
| 4 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 8.5 | 45 |
| 5 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 11.2 | 66 |
| 6 | Shahidullah Kamal | 16.1 | 123 |
| 7 | Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | 18.1 | 156 |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | 19.2 | 174 |
| 9 | Noor Ahmad | 19.4 | 175 |
| 10 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 19.5 | 177 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (140/10 in 19.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett c Shahidullah Kamal b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 72.22 | |
| Ben Curran c Azmatullah Omarzai b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Innocent Kaia b Rashid Khan | 24 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 92.31 | |
| Ryan Burl c Shahidullah Kamal b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 32 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 133.33 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) c Azmatullah Omarzai b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 17 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 130.77 | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) lbw b Rashid Khan | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 | |
| Wessly Madhevere c Sediqullah Atal b Shahidullah Kamal | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 212.5 | |
| Brad Evans lbw b Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Newman Nyamhuri c Rashid Khan b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Ernest Masuku b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wellington Masakadza not out | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 350 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 9 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 140 | 10 wkts, 19.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3.1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Ben Curran | 12 | 14 |
| Brian Bennett & Innocent Kaia | 36 | 34 |
| Brian Bennett & Ryan Burl | 8 | 9 |
| Sikandar Raza & Ryan Burl | 38 | 25 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani & Ryan Burl | 13 | 10 |
| Madhevere & Ryan Burl | 4 | 5 |
| Madhevere & Brad Evans | 16 | 9 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Brad Evans | 5 | 4 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Masuku | 0 | 1 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Wellington Masakadza | 8 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Curran | 2.2 | 12 |
| 2 | Innocent Kaia | 7.6 | 48 |
| 3 | Brian Bennett | 9.3 | 56 |
| 4 | Sikandar Raza | 13.4 | 94 |
| 5 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 15.2 | 107 |
| 6 | Ryan Burl | 16.1 | 111 |
| 7 | Wessly Madhevere | 17.4 | 127 |
| 8 | Brad Evans | 18.2 | 132 |
| 9 | Ernest Masuku | 18.3 | 132 |
| 10 | Newman Nyamhuri | 19.1 | 140 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
| Time | 27-Oct-2026 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium Sharjah |
| Seating Capacity | 16000 |
| Live Telecast |
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (AFG vs ZIM)
Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in a thrilling match on 27-Oct-2026 in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026. The match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for AFG vs ZIM 1st T20I Match
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is traditionally considered a paradise for batsmen, featuring relatively short boundaries. It will be easy for star players to hit big shots at this venue, potentially leading to a high-scoring match. The team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to capitalize on the impact of dew later in the game.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Sharjah city, AE will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 30°C on the match day with 71% humidity and 5.5 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 Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026.
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket 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 27-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
