ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Afghanistan will face co-hosts Zimbabwe at 05:00 PM (IST) - 11:30 AM (GMT) Monday, 19th October 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
AFG vs ZIM (Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe) Match Details
| Match | AFG vs ZIM |
| League | ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026 |
| Date | Monday, 19th October 2026 |
| Time | 05:00 PM (IST) - 11:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI Match Previews
Zimbabwe made a brilliant start to the ODI tri-series, handing Bangladesh a crushing 99-run defeat in their opening match. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted a total of 271/8, with Craig Ervine scoring 93 runs off 106 balls and Brendan Taylor contributing 81 runs off 101 balls. Their crucial partnerships helped the team recover from early setbacks and reach a strong total.
In response, the Bangladesh side struggled against Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling attack and were bundled out for 172 runs in 33.4 overs. This result underscored the value of Zimbabwe’s experienced batting lineup and effective bowling, while Bangladesh—hampered by the frequent loss of wickets—was unable to successfully chase down the target. Zimbabwe will now look to carry this winning momentum into their next match against Afghanistan.
Who will win today ODI Tri-Series Match between Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Aaj ka AFG vs ZIM match kon jeetega: In today’s second match of the 2026 ODI tri-nation series in the UAE, I believe Afghanistan will win. However, the Zimbabwe team—which secured an impressive 99-run victory in their first match against Bangladesh—should not be underestimated.
- Potential winner: Afghanistan
- Biggest challenge: Zimbabwe’s batting lineup, which is in excellent form
- Key players – Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Key players – Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans
Why Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has a very strong record in ODIs against Zimbabwe, and their spin attack—especially Rashid Khan—could prove decisive in Abu Dhabi. Zimbabwe’s confidence has been boosted by their recent victory, so this contest could turn out to be quite a tough one.
AFG vs ZIM ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 31
- Won by AFG- 20
- Won by ZIM- 10
- No Result- 1
- Draw- 0
AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is balanced. It is helpful for batters early in the match, but as the game progresses, it slows down, providing assistance to spinners and slower-paced bowlers. The team that wins the toss might prefer to bat first, as the pitch could slow down further in the second innings, making batting even more challenging.
AFG vs ZIM Match Playing 11
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ibrahim Zadran, 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 3. Sediqullah Atal, 4. Rahmat Shah(C), 5. Hashmatullah Shahidi, 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Mohammad Nabi, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Yamin Ahmadzai, 10. FazalHaq Farooqi, 11. AM Ghazanfar
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Possible Playing 11: 1. Brian Bennett, 2. Ben Curran, 3. Tafadzwa Tsiga(WK), 4. Brendan Taylor(WK), 5. Craig Ervine, 6. Sikandar Raza(C), 7. Wessly Madhevere, 8. Brad Evans, 9. Blessing Muzarabani, 10. Wellington Masakadza, 11. Newman Nyamhuri
AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Brendan Taylor
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Craig Ervine, Brian Bennett
- All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Captain and Vice-Captain
- Captain: Rashid Khan
- Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Who will win AFG vs ZIM Cricket match?
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