AFG 221/7 beat ZIM 202/5 | AFG v ZIM 2026/27 Scorecard
Afghanistan take on Zimbabwe in AFG v ZIM 2026/27 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 29, 2026, with play starting at 8:00 PM IST. AFG arrive with 2 wins from their last 5, ZIM with 2 from 5. AFG hold the edge in their recent meetings, 3–0. Newman Nyamhuri is the form pick of the two squads with 2 runs and 4 wickets in 1 match. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- 📋 Match #2
- 📅 29 October 2026 · 8:00 PM IST
- 📍 Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- 🏆 AFG v ZIM 2026/27
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
Afghanistan have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5). Which version turns up is the question.
Zimbabwe have been inconsistent lately (2W in their last 5). Which version turns up is the question.
2 runs and 4 wickets in 1 match for ZIM in this series at 156 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
30 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match for AFG in this series at 142 points a game, a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Rashid Khan(AFG)
30 runs and 2 wickets in 1 match in this series makes Rashid Khan one of AFG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 142 fantasy points a game and with a best of 142.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi(AFG)
Fazalhaq Farooqi brings 3 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for AFG, averaging 119 fantasy points a game and with a best of 119.
- Shahidullah(AFG)
Shahidullah has 46 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for AFG in this series, averaging 111 fantasy points a game and with a best of 111.
- Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai(AFG)
52 runs in 1 match in this series makes Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai one of AFG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 105 fantasy points a game and with a best of 105.
- Newman Nyamhuri(ZIM)
Newman Nyamhuri brings 2 runs and 4 wickets in 1 match to this fixture for ZIM, averaging 156 fantasy points a game and with a best of 156.
- Sikandar Raza(ZIM)
Sikandar Raza has 17 runs and 1 wicket in 1 match for ZIM in this series, averaging 97 fantasy points a game and with a best of 97.
Form guide
Most recent first, all competitions we track.
At Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Key players in the squads
- Azmatullah Omarzai · All-rounder
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz · Wicketkeeper
- Rashid Khan · Bowler
- Ibrahim Zadran · Batter
- Fazalhaq Farooqi · Bowler
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman · Bowler
- Blessing Muzarabani · Bowler
- Sikandar Raza · All-rounder
- Ryan Burl · All-rounder
- Wessly Madhevere · All-rounder
- Tadiwanashe Marumani · Wicketkeeper
- Brian Bennett · All-rounder
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won AFG vs ZIM?
AFG posted 221/7 (20 Ov) and then bowled out ZIM to win. AFG won by 19 runs. Azmatullah Omarzai was the standout batter, scoring 116 off 50 balls. Abdollah Ahmadzai led the bowling attack with 2/34. Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in AFG vs ZIM?
Azmatullah Omarzai was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Azmatullah Omarzai — 116(50). Top bowler: Abdollah Ahmadzai — 2/34.
What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
AFG have played 1 match here in AFG v ZIM 2026/27, averaging 177. ZIM have played 1 match here in AFG v ZIM 2026/27, averaging 140.
Who should be captain for AFG vs ZIM in fantasy cricket?
Newman Nyamhuri is a strong captain pick, with Rashid Khan as vice-captain. 2 runs and 4 wickets in 1 match for ZIM in this series at 156 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the head-to-head record between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
In 3 completed meetings tracked on CricketDream, Afghanistan have won 3 and Zimbabwe 0. Afghanistan lead.
What is the average first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
Across 4 completed matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in our records, teams batting first averaged 162. Sides batting first won 2 and chasing sides won 2.
Who will win AFG vs ZIM?
Afghanistan hold the head-to-head edge (3–0) and start as slight favourites, though Zimbabwe have the firepower to upset them.
How do I play fantasy cricket for AFG vs ZIM on CricketDream?
Build a free Fantasy XI for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, join a snake Draft with friends, or play the Predictor — all on CricketDream. Pick your 11 players before the toss and compete on the live leaderboard.