Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Fantasy Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 2nd T20I – Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I

Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026

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

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE

Afghanistan lead the three match series 1-0 after a 37 run win on Tuesday. Rashid Khan was Player of the Match with 30 off 10 balls and 2/20. Zimbabwe need a win to keep the series alive.

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Afghanistan:

• 27 Oct, 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe, Sharjah: Won by 37 runs. Afghanistan 177 all out in 19.5 overs, Zimbabwe 140 all out in 19.1 overs. Ijaz Ahmadzai 52 off 22, Shahidullah Kamal 46 off 42, Rashid Khan 30 off 10. Fazalhaq Farooqi 3/13, Rashid Khan 2/20.
• 23 Oct, ODI tri series final vs Zimbabwe: Won by 7 wickets.

Zimbabwe:

• 27 Oct, 1st T20I vs Afghanistan: Lost by 37 runs. Ryan Burl 32 off 24, Innocent Kaia 24 off 26. Newman Nyamhuri 4/31, Brad Evans 2/34.

Series Score

Afghanistan lead 1-0 after the first of three T20Is.

AFG vs ZIM Head To Head

Afghanistan have won 10 of the last 11 T20Is between these teams, including Tuesday’s game.

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: Crex lists Ibrahim Zadran as Afghanistan captain, but one scorecard from Tuesday marked Rashid Khan as captain. Check the toss.

Pitch Report

Sharjah has an average first innings score of 156 in T20Is, and the team batting first has won 59% of games. Afghanistan batted first on Tuesday and won easily after making 177.

For fantasy, pick Afghanistan’s spinners and the batters who can hit in the death overs. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 165 looks like a good total.

Weather Report

It will be warm and dry in Sharjah in the evening, around 29°C, with no chance of rain.

Probable Playing XIs

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

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

Afghanistan’s XI is the one that won on Tuesday. For Zimbabwe, Bennett, Kaia, Burl, Evans and Nyamhuri are confirmed from Tuesday, and the rest is from the squad. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Rashid Khan (AFG, all rounder): 30 off 10 and 2/20 on Tuesday. Player of the Match.
2. Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai (AFG, all rounder): 52 off 22 on Tuesday.
3. Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG, bowler): 3/13 in 3.1 overs on Tuesday.
4. Newman Nyamhuri (ZIM, bowler): 4/31 against Afghanistan on Tuesday.
5. Shahidullah Kamal (AFG, all rounder): 46 off 42 on Tuesday.
6. Ryan Burl (ZIM, all rounder): 32 off 24, Zimbabwe’s top score.
7. Sikandar Raza (ZIM, all rounder): 120 runs in the ODI tri series and bowls off spin.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 2nd T20I: Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Innocent Kaia

All rounders: Rashid Khan (C), Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Shahidullah Kamal, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl

Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi (Vc), Newman Nyamhuri, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Rashid Khan. An all rounder who made 30 off 10 and took 2/20 on Tuesday.

Vice captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi. 3/13 on Tuesday.

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AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 2nd T20I: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tafadzwa Tsiga

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran

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

Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri (Vc), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Brad Evans

Captain: Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai. An all rounder who hit 52 off 22 on Tuesday. Few people will make him captain.

Vice captain: Newman Nyamhuri. 4/31 on Tuesday.

Differentials: Brad Evans took 2/34 on Tuesday. Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps wicket and bats in the middle.

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Match Prediction

Afghanistan won easily on Tuesday and have beaten Zimbabwe in almost every T20I they have played. Zimbabwe’s bowlers did well, but their batting struggled against Rashid and Farooqi. Our pick is Afghanistan to win and take the series.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team 2nd T20I: FAQs

Who will win Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I today?
Afghanistan won the first game by 37 runs. We pick Afghanistan.

What is the AFG vs ZIM Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Rashid Khan as captain and Fazalhaq Farooqi as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai as captain and Newman Nyamhuri 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 165 looks like a good total.

What is the probable playing XI for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan should keep their winning XI. Zimbabwe should keep most of the side from Tuesday. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for AFG vs ZIM?
Rashid Khan and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai are the best all rounder picks. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Newman Nyamhuri are the best bowling picks.

What time does Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I start?
The match starts at 8:00 PM IST on Thursday, 29 October 2026. That is 6:30 PM local time in Sharjah.