AFG 81/3 beat ZIM 79 | AFG v ZIM 2026/27 Scorecard
Sunday night in Sharjah decides whether Afghanistan finish with a 3-0 sweep or Zimbabwe take something from the T20I leg before two Tests at the same ground. Play starts at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local) on 1 November. Afghanistan sealed the series on Thursday, recovering from 45/5 after 10 overs to post 221/7, and won by 19 runs. Sikandar Raza answered with 106 not out, which made him the oldest man to score a T20I hundred.
- 📋 Match #3
- 📅 1 November 2026 · 8:00 PM IST
- 📍 Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- 🏆 AFG v ZIM 2026/27
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
Two wins from two, by 37 runs and 19 runs. Rashid Khan was Player of the Match in the first, and Azmatullah Omarzai hit 116 off 50 in the second after the top order collapsed.
Zimbabwe have improved game on game, from 140 all out in the first T20I to 202/5 in the second. Raza carried that chase, and Newman Nyamhuri took 4/31 in the opener.
123 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches for AFG in this series at 169.5 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
123 runs and 2 wickets in 2 matches for ZIM in this series at 159 points a game, a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Azmatullah Omarzai(AFG)
123 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches in this series makes Azmatullah Omarzai one of AFG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 169.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 248.
- Rashid Khan(AFG)
Rashid Khan brings 55 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches to this fixture for AFG, averaging 116 fantasy points a game and with a best of 142.
- Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai(AFG)
Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai has 104 runs in 2 matches for AFG in this series, averaging 101.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 105.
- Shahidullah(AFG)
46 runs and 1 wicket in 2 matches in this series makes Shahidullah one of AFG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 61.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 111.
- Sikandar Raza(ZIM)
Sikandar Raza brings 123 runs and 2 wickets in 2 matches to this fixture for ZIM, averaging 159 fantasy points a game and with a best of 221.
- Newman Nyamhuri(ZIM)
Newman Nyamhuri has 2 runs and 4 wickets in 1 match for ZIM in this series, averaging 156 fantasy points a game and with a best of 156.
Form guide
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Head-to-head
Afghanistan 4 · Zimbabwe 0 in 4 meetings
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 pulled off a successful chase against ZIM. AFG won by 7 wickets. Ryan Burl was the standout batter, scoring 30 off 29 balls. Noor Ahmad led the bowling attack with 5/13. Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in AFG vs ZIM?
Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Ryan Burl — 30(29). Top bowler: Noor Ahmad — 5/13.
What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
AFG have played 2 matches here in AFG v ZIM 2026/27, averaging 199 and winning 2 of 2 with a best of 221. ZIM have played 2 matches here in AFG v ZIM 2026/27, averaging 171 and winning 0 of 2 with a best of 202.
Who should be captain for AFG vs ZIM in fantasy cricket?
Azmatullah Omarzai is a strong captain pick, with Sikandar Raza as vice-captain. 123 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches for AFG in this series at 169.5 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the head-to-head record between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
In 4 completed meetings tracked on CricketDream, Afghanistan have won 4 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 (4–0) 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.