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AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team – Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I
Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time: 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM local time)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
Afghanistan have won the series and lead 2-0. On Thursday, Azmatullah Omarzai hit 116 off 50 and Sikandar Raza replied with 106 not out, but Afghanistan won by 19 runs.
Recent Form
Afghanistan:
- 29 Oct, 2nd T20I vs Zimbabwe, Sharjah: Won by 19 runs. Afghanistan 221/7, Zimbabwe 202/5. Azmatullah Omarzai 116 off 50 and 1/17, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai 52 off 27, Rashid Khan 25 not out off 6. Abdullah Ahmadzai 2/34, Rashid Khan 1/29, Fareed Ahmad 1/51.
- 27 Oct, 1st T20I: Won by 37 runs. Afghanistan 177 all out. Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai 52 off 22, Shahidullah Kamal 46 off 42, Rashid Khan 30 off 10. Fazalhaq Farooqi 3/13, Rashid Khan 2/20.
Zimbabwe:
- 29 Oct, 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan: Lost by 19 runs. Sikandar Raza 106 not out off 56, Tafadzwa Tsiga 31 not out off 23, Innocent Kaia 25 off 13, Brian Bennett 22 off 15. Brad Evans 2/40, Kundai Matigimu 2/48, Vincent Masekesa 1/21.
- 27 Oct, 1st T20I: Lost by 37 runs. Ryan Burl 32 off 24, Innocent Kaia 24. Newman Nyamhuri 4/31, Brad Evans 2/34.
Series Score
Afghanistan lead the three match series 2-0.
AFG vs ZIM Head To Head
Afghanistan have won 9 of the last 10 T20Is between these teams.
AFG vs ZIM Squads
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Mohammad Akram Zazai, Noor ul Rahman, Abdullah Tarakhil, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (C), Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Tafadzwa Tsiga (WK), Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Ben Curran
Team news: Afghanistan brought in Fareed Ahmad and Abdullah Ahmadzai on Thursday, with Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi left out. Tadiwanashe Marumani kept wicket for Zimbabwe. With the series won, Afghanistan may try more changes.
Pitch Report
Sharjah has hosted 53 T20Is. The average first innings score is 158, and the team batting first has won 60% of games. Fast bowlers have taken 75% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.
Thursday’s game had 423 runs, so the pitch has been good for batting this week. For fantasy, pick top order batters and death bowlers. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 190 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be hot and sunny in Sharjah, around 33°C, with no chance of rain. A full game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Mohammad Akram Zazai, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brad Evans, Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku, Vincent Masekesa
Both XIs are the sides from Thursday’s game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG, all rounder): 116 off 50 and 1/17 on Thursday. Player of the Match.
- Sikandar Raza (ZIM, all rounder): 106 not out off 56 on Thursday. Zimbabwe captain.
- Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai (AFG, all rounder): 52 off 22 and 52 off 27 in the two games.
- Rashid Khan (AFG, all rounder): 2/20 and 1/29 with the ball, plus 30 off 10 and 25 not out off 6.
- Brad Evans (ZIM, bowler): 2/34 and 2/40 in the two games.
- Abdullah Ahmadzai (AFG, bowler): 2/34 on Thursday.
- Innocent Kaia (ZIM, batter): 24 and 25 off 13 at the top.
AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Sediqullah Atal
All rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai (C), Sikandar Raza (Vc), Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan
Bowlers: Brad Evans, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Kundai Matigimu
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai. An all rounder who made 116 off 50 and took a wicket on Thursday.
Vice captain: Sikandar Raza. An all rounder who made 106 not out on Thursday.
AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Tafadzwa Tsiga
Batters: Brian Bennett, Shahidullah Kamal
All rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (Vc), Ryan Burl
Bowlers: Brad Evans, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Vincent Masekesa
Captain: Sikandar Raza. An all rounder who made 106 not out on Thursday and bowls four overs. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Rashid Khan. An all rounder with three wickets and 55 runs in the series.
Differentials: Tafadzwa Tsiga made 31 not out off 23 on Thursday. Shahidullah Kamal made 46 in the first game.
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Match Prediction
Afghanistan have won both games and have more players who can win a game with bat and ball. Zimbabwe came close on Thursday thanks to Raza, but they need more support from the rest of the batting. Our pick is Afghanistan to win and complete a 3-0 series sweep.
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AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I Fantasy Team – FAQs
Who will win Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I today?
Afghanistan have won both games in this series. We pick Afghanistan.
What is the AFG vs ZIM fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Azmatullah Omarzai as captain and Sikandar Raza 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 158, but 423 runs were scored on Thursday. Around 190 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Both teams should keep most of the side from Thursday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for AFG vs ZIM?
Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza and Rashid Khan are the best all rounder picks.
What time does Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I start?
The match starts at 8:00 PM IST on Sunday, 1 November 2026. That is 6:30 PM local time in Sharjah.
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