Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Fantasy Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — 1st T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026

Match Details: AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 1st T20I

Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I

Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Time: 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local time)

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Format: T20 International (T20I)

This is the first of three T20Is. The two teams just met in the UAE ODI tri series final on 23 October, and Afghanistan won by 7 wickets with 93 balls left. Afghanistan have won 9 of the last 10 T20Is between these sides.

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Afghanistan:

• 23 Oct, ODI tri series final vs Zimbabwe, Sharjah: Won by 7 wickets. Zimbabwe 169 all out.
• Rashid Khan took 11 wickets in the tri series and was Player of the Series. Ibrahim Zadran made 194 runs in three games.
• Afghanistan also beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs earlier in the tri series.

Zimbabwe:

• 23 Oct, ODI tri series final vs Afghanistan: Lost by 7 wickets after being bowled out for 169.
• Sikandar Raza made 120 runs in three games in the tri series.

Series Score

This is the first of three T20Is, so the series is 0-0.

AFG vs ZIM Head To Head

Afghanistan have won 9 of the last 10 T20Is against Zimbabwe.

AFG vs ZIM Squads

Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Mohammad Akram Zazai, Noor ul Rahman, Abdullah Tarakhil, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (C), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere

Team news: Mohammad Nabi and Darwish Rasooli are not in Afghanistan’s T20I squad. Abdullah Tarakhil gets his first call up. Innocent Kaia is back after a thigh strain. Tafadzwa Tsiga and Vincent Masekesa could make their T20I debuts.

Pitch Report

Sharjah has hosted 51 T20Is. The average first innings score is 156, and the team batting first has won 59% of games. Crex shows fast bowlers taking 72% of the wickets in the last 10 games here, but the pitch slows down later and helps spinners like Rashid Khan.

For fantasy, pick Afghanistan’s spinners and the top order batters. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 160 looks like a good total.

Weather Report

It will be hot and dry in Sharjah, around 33°C during the day and cooler in the evening. There is no chance of rain.

Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran (c), Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Akram Zazai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri

This is the first T20I of the series, so these XIs are built from the T20I squads. Brian Bennett is another option to open for Zimbabwe. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Rashid Khan (AFG, all rounder): 11 wickets in the ODI tri series. He has dismissed Raza four times in T20s.
2. Ibrahim Zadran (AFG, batter): 194 runs in three games in the tri series.
3. Sikandar Raza (ZIM, all rounder): 120 runs in the tri series and bowls off spin.
4. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG, wicketkeeper): Opens the batting and keeps wicket.
5. Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG, all rounder): Bowls with the new ball and bats in the middle.
6. Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM, bowler): Zimbabwe’s main fast bowler with the new ball.
7. Noor Ahmad (AFG, bowler): Left arm wrist spinner for the middle overs.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 1st T20I: Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran (Vc), Sediqullah Atal, Ben Curran

All rounders: Rashid Khan (C), Sikandar Raza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ryan Burl

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Blessing Muzarabani, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Rashid Khan. An all rounder who took 11 wickets in the tri series.

Vice captain: Ibrahim Zadran. 194 runs in three games in the tri series.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 1st T20I: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tafadzwa Tsiga

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Tadiwanashe Marumani

All rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Rashid Khan (Vc), Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans

Captain: Sikandar Raza. An all rounder who made 120 runs in the tri series and bowls four overs. Few people will make him captain.

Vice captain: Rashid Khan. 11 wickets in the tri series.

Differentials: Tafadzwa Tsiga may keep wicket on debut. Brad Evans bowls at the death for Zimbabwe.

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Match Prediction

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe easily in the tri series and have won 9 of their last 10 T20Is against them. Their spinners will be hard to play in Sharjah. Our pick is Afghanistan to win.

FAQs – AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 1st T20I

Who will win Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I today?
Afghanistan have won 9 of the last 10 T20Is against Zimbabwe. We pick Afghanistan.

What is the AFG vs ZIM Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Rashid Khan as captain and Ibrahim Zadran as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Sikandar Raza as captain and Rashid Khan as vice captain.

What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
The average first innings score is 156, and the team batting first has won 59% of T20Is here. Around 160 looks like a good total.

What is the probable playing XI for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
These XIs are built from the T20I squads. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for AFG vs ZIM?
Rashid Khan and Sikandar Raza are the best all rounder picks. Ibrahim Zadran is the best batting pick.

What time does Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I start?
The match starts at 8:00 PM IST on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. That is 6:30 PM local time in Sharjah.