Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 | 05-Nov-2026 11:30 AM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium
ZIM 504/10 (134.3)
AFG 113/1 (35)
Day 2: Stumps - Afghanistan trail by 391 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah* | 50 | 83 | 7 | 0 | 60.24 |
| Sediqullah Atal | 55 | 114 | 3 | 2 | 48.25 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Nyamhuri* | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1.43 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 9 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 3.22 |
Last Wicket:Abdul Malik c Tafadzwa Tsiga b Newman Nyamhuri 2(14) - 14/1 in 5.2 ov.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe — Innings 1 (504/10 in 134.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innocent Kaia c Rahmanullah b Qais Ahmad | 34 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Ben Curran b Saleem Safi | 42 | 113 | 3 | 0 | 37.17 | |
| Brendan Taylor c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Hashmatullah Shahidi | 131 | 168 | 14 | 4 | 77.98 | |
| Brian Bennett (c) c Zia-ur-Rehman b Qais Ahmad | 128 | 206 | 11 | 0 | 62.14 | |
| Craig Ervine lbw b Zia-ur-Rehman | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Antum Naqvi c Ikram Alikhil b Zia-ur-Rehman | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 60 | |
| Wessly Madhevere c Ikram Alikhil b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 54 | 70 | 9 | 0 | 77.14 | |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk) lbw b Qais Ahmad | 44 | 81 | 5 | 1 | 54.32 | |
| Graeme Cremer not out | 34 | 51 | 4 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Newman Nyamhuri lbw b Saleem Safi | 8 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 32 | |
| Blessing Muzarabani b Saleem Safi | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Extras | Byes: 8 | LegByes: 3 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 504 | 10 wkts, 134.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Saleem Safi | 27.3 | 6 | 82 | 3 | 3 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 20 | 3 | 79 | 1 | 4 |
| Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar | 46 | 7 | 170 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Qais Ahmad | 27 | 2 | 120 | 3 | 4.4 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 12 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 2.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Innocent Kaia & Ben Curran | 60 | 100 |
| Brendan Taylor & Ben Curran | 65 | 109 |
| Brendan Taylor & Brian Bennett | 137 | 200 |
| Ervine & Brian Bennett | 9 | 32 |
| Antum Naqvi & Brian Bennett | 16 | 34 |
| Madhevere & Brian Bennett | 96 | 133 |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga & Brian Bennett | 54 | 89 |
| Tafadzwa Tsiga & Graeme Cremer | 35 | 48 |
| Newman Nyamhuri & Graeme Cremer | 26 | 48 |
| Blessing Muzarabani & Graeme Cremer | 6 | 14 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innocent Kaia | 16.4 | 60 |
| 2 | Ben Curran | 34.5 | 125 |
| 3 | Brendan Taylor | 68.1 | 262 |
| 4 | Craig Ervine | 73.3 | 271 |
| 5 | Antum Naqvi | 79.1 | 287 |
| 6 | Wessly Madhevere | 101.2 | 383 |
| 7 | Brian Bennett | 116.1 | 437 |
| 8 | Tafadzwa Tsiga | 124.1 | 472 |
| 9 | Newman Nyamhuri | 132.1 | 498 |
| 10 | Blessing Muzarabani | 134.3 | 504 |
Afghanistan — Innings 2 (113/1 in 35 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sediqullah Atal batting | 55 | 114 | 3 | 2 | 48.25 | |
| Abdul Malik c Tafadzwa Tsiga b Newman Nyamhuri | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Rahmanullah batting | 50 | 83 | 7 | 0 | 60.24 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 113 | 1 wkts, 35 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Shahidullah Kamal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Muzarabani | 9 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Graeme Cremer | 10 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 4.1 |
| Antum Naqvi | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sediqullah Atal & Abdul Malik | 14 | 32 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Rahmanullah | 99 | 178 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul Malik | 5.2 | 14 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
| Time | 05-Nov-2026 11:30 AM |
| 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 05-Nov-2026 in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026. The match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium at 11:30 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on .
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for AFG vs ZIM 1st Test 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 05-Nov-2026 to find out the answer!
