Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe in the 2026 ODI Tri-Series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 19.
Afghanistan are coming off a drawn one-off Test against Bangladesh. They will look to carry their momentum into the 50-over format and kick off their campaign with a victory.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe won their opening match of the tri-series by 99 runs. The Chevrons will aim to build on that impressive performance and secure another win to strengthen their chances of reaching the final.
AFG vs ZIM: Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Match 2, ODI Tri-Series in UAE, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, October 19, 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Live Streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi: Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi offers a balanced surface, favouring batters early in the match before slowing down and bringing spinners and slower bowlers into play. The team winning the toss may prefer to bat first, as the pitch could become slower and more challenging for batting in the second innings. Spinners and seamers who consistently hit the deck are likely to find assistance from the surface as the match progresses.
AFG vs ZIM: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Won by AFG | 20 |
| Won by ZIM | 10 |
| No Results | 01 |
| First Fixture | July 18, 2014 |
| Most recent Fixture | December 21, 2024 |
AFG vs ZIM: Predicted Playing 11s
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah (c), Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor (wk), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza
AFG vs ZIM: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Craig Ervine
Craig Ervine could be a key batter for Zimbabwe in this clash after scoring 93 runs in the opening match. His form at the top of the order will be crucial to the Chevrons' hopes of posting a competitive total.
Probable Best Bowler: Brad Evans
Brad Evans could be a key bowler in this clash after his impressive spell of 4/45 against Bangladesh. His ability to take crucial wickets and restrict the opposition's scoring will be vital to Zimbabwe's chances against Afghanistan.
