Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 | 29-Oct-2026 08:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium
AFG 221/7 (20)
ZIM 202/5 (20)
Afghanistan won by 19 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tafadzwa Tsiga* | 31 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 134.78 |
| Sikandar Raza | 106 | 56 | 5 | 9 | 189.29 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahidullah Kamal* | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Last Wicket:Wessly Madhevere c Mohammad Akram b Fareed Ahmad 4(4) - 82/5 in 9.6 ov.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (221/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Sikandar Raza b Brad Evans | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) b Kundai Matigimu | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |
| Mohammad Akram c Vincent Masekesa b Brad Evans | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Vincent Masekesa | 17 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 80.95 | |
| Shahidullah Kamal c Tadiwanashe Marumani b Kundai Matigimu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai c Brad Evans b Sikandar Raza | 116 | 50 | 5 | 12 | 232 | |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai c Tafadzwa Tsiga b Ernest Masuku | 52 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 192.59 | |
| Rashid Khan not out | 25 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 416.67 | |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 221 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 |
| Ernest Masuku | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Kundai Matigimu | 4 | 1 | 48 | 2 | 12 |
| Vincent Masekesa | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 13.2 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 0 | 2 |
| Mohammad Akram & Ibrahim Zadran | 1 | 2 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Ibrahim Zadran | 4 | 15 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Shahidullah Kamal | 0 | 1 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Azmatullah Omarzai | 33 | 29 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai & Azmatullah Omarzai | 142 | 59 |
| Rashid Khan & Azmatullah Omarzai | 15 | 5 |
| Rashid Khan & Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 26 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Mohammad Akram | 0.4 | 1 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Zadran | 3.1 | 5 |
| 4 | Shahidullah Kamal | 3.2 | 5 |
| 5 | Sediqullah Atal | 8.1 | 38 |
| 6 | Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | 17.6 | 180 |
| 7 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 18.5 | 195 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (202/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett c Rashid Khan b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 22 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 146.67 | |
| Innocent Kaia c Shahidullah Kamal b Azmatullah Omarzai | 25 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 192.31 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) not out | 106 | 56 | 5 | 9 | 189.29 | |
| Ryan Burl b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) lbw b Rashid Khan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Wessly Madhevere c Mohammad Akram b Fareed Ahmad | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga not out | 31 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 134.78 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 8 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 202 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Brad Evans, Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku, Vincent Masekesa | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareed Ahmad Malik | 4 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 12.8 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Innocent Kaia | 39 | 21 |
| Brian Bennett & Sikandar Raza | 20 | 14 |
| Ryan Burl & Sikandar Raza | 6 | 8 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani & Sikandar Raza | 4 | 8 |
| Madhevere & Sikandar Raza | 13 | 9 |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga & Sikandar Raza | 120 | 60 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innocent Kaia | 3.3 | 39 |
| 2 | Brian Bennett | 5.5 | 59 |
| 3 | Ryan Burl | 7.1 | 65 |
| 4 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 8.3 | 69 |
| 5 | Wessly Madhevere | 9.6 | 82 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
| Time | 29-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 29-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 2nd 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 29-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
