Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 | 01-Nov-2026 08:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium
ZIM 79/10 (14.3)
AFG 81/3 (8.1)
Afghanistan won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai* | 18 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 150 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 25 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 147.06 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Masekesa* | 0.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 |
Last Wicket:Noor ul Rahman lbw b Masuku 0(2) - 44/3 in 4.6 ov.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe — Innings 1 (79/10 in 14.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett c Ibrahim Zadran b Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Innocent Kaia c Noor ul Rahman b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) c Ibrahim Zadran b Abdullah Tarakhail | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Ryan Burl lbw b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 30 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 103.45 | |
| Wessly Madhevere st Noor ul Rahman b Noor Ahmad | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) c Azmatullah Omarzai b Noor Ahmad | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga c Ibrahim Zadran b Noor Ahmad | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Newman Nyamhuri b Noor Ahmad | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90 | |
| Blessing Muzarabani c Azmatullah Omarzai b Abdullah Tarakhail | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Ernest Masuku lbw b Noor Ahmad | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Vincent Masekesa not out | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 79 | 10 wkts, 14.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Abdullah Tarakhail | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| Rashid Khan | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3.3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 3.7 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Innocent Kaia | 8 | 6 |
| Brian Bennett & Sikandar Raza | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Burl & Sikandar Raza | 5 | 13 |
| Ryan Burl & Madhevere | 43 | 39 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani & Madhevere | 3 | 4 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani & Tafadzwa Tsiga | 0 | 1 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani & Newman Nyamhuri | 1 | 2 |
| Blessing Muzarabani & Newman Nyamhuri | 12 | 9 |
| Blessing Muzarabani & Masuku | 2 | 6 |
| Vincent Masekesa & Masuku | 5 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innocent Kaia | 0.6 | 8 |
| 2 | Brian Bennett | 1.1 | 8 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 3.2 | 13 |
| 4 | Ryan Burl | 9.5 | 56 |
| 5 | Wessly Madhevere | 10.3 | 59 |
| 6 | Tafadzwa Tsiga | 10.4 | 59 |
| 7 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 10.6 | 60 |
| 8 | Newman Nyamhuri | 12.3 | 72 |
| 9 | Blessing Muzarabani | 13.3 | 74 |
| 10 | Ernest Masuku | 14.3 | 79 |
Afghanistan — Innings 2 (81/3 in 8.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Akram c Sikandar Raza b Blessing Muzarabani | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 280 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) not out | 25 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 147.06 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Madhevere b Ernest Masuku | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Noor ul Rahman (wk) lbw b Ernest Masuku | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai not out | 18 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 150 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 81 | 3 wkts, 8.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Abdullah Tarakhail, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Ernest Masuku | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Vincent Masekesa | 0.1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Akram & Ibrahim Zadran | 15 | 4 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Ibrahim Zadran | 29 | 24 |
| Noor ul Rahman & Ibrahim Zadran | 0 | 2 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai & Ibrahim Zadran | 37 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Akram | 0.4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sediqullah Atal | 4.4 | 44 |
| 3 | Noor ul Rahman | 4.6 | 44 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
| Time | 01-Nov-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 01-Nov-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 3rd 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 01-Nov-2026 to find out the answer!
