Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Thursday, October 29, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Afghanistan secured a convincing 37-run victory in the first match and will look to maintain their momentum with another strong performance to seal the series.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will be eager to bounce back and level the series. The Chevrons will aim to improve their performance in the second T20I and force a series-deciding third match.
AFG vs ZIM: Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah: Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah generally offers a batting-friendly surface in T20Is, with relatively short boundaries allowing batters to score quickly once they settle in. However, the pitch can also assist spinners as the match progresses, making shot selection and strike rotation crucial. In night games, dew could make bowling difficult in the second innings and help the ball come onto the bat more easily.
AFG vs ZIM: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 22 |
| Won by Afghanistan | 20 |
| Won by Zimbabwe | 02 |
| First Ever Fixture | October 26, 2015 |
| Most Recent Fixture | October 27, 2026 |
AFG vs ZIM: Predicted Playing XIs
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Akram, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad
Zimbabwe:
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (c), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Ernest Masuku
AFG vs ZIM: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai
Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai could be the top batting performer of the match. He smashed 52 runs off just 22 balls in the first T20I and will be eager to deliver another impactful performance in the upcoming game. His explosive batting could play a crucial role in helping Afghanistan maintain their dominance over Zimbabwe.
Probable Best Bowler: Newman Nyamhuri
Newman Nyamhuri could be the key bowler in this clash. He delivered an impressive performance in the first T20I, claiming four wickets for 31 runs. The Zimbabwean pacer will look to carry his momentum into the second match and produce another impactful spell to help his side bounce back and level the series.
