Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Fantasy Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — Final, UAE ODI Tri Series 2026

Match Details: AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team

Tournament: UAE ODI Tri Series 2026
Match: Final
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Time: 5:00 PM IST (3:30 PM local time)
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Home Team: Afghanistan
Away Team: Zimbabwe

Afghanistan won both their league games and come into the final unbeaten. Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 99 runs but lost heavily to Afghanistan on Sunday. Bangladesh are out after losing both games.

Recent Form

Afghanistan:

• 21 Oct vs Bangladesh, Sharjah: Won by 7 wickets. Bangladesh 160 all out, Afghanistan 161/3 in 35.3 overs. Rahmat Shah 67 not out, Ibrahim Zadran 34, Hashmatullah Shahidi 36 not out. Rashid Khan 4/31, Azmatullah Omarzai 2/27, Yamin Ahmadzai 2/21.
• 19 Oct vs Zimbabwe, Abu Dhabi: Won by 158 runs. Afghanistan 294 all out, Zimbabwe 136 all out. Sediqullah Atal 102 off 110, Ibrahim Zadran 90 off 96. Rashid Khan 4/17, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/15.
• Before this series, Afghanistan won four ODIs in a row against Ireland.

Zimbabwe:

• 19 Oct vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi: Lost by 158 runs. Zimbabwe 136 all out. Ernest Masuku 3 wickets, Brad Evans 3 wickets, Blessing Muzarabani 2 wickets.
• 17 Oct vs Bangladesh, Abu Dhabi: Won by 99 runs. Zimbabwe 271/8, Bangladesh 172 all out. Craig Ervine 93 off 106, Brendan Taylor 81 off 101. Brad Evans 4/45.
• September: Lost 3-0 to Australia at home, losing the last game by 1 wicket.

Points Table

Team	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
Afghanistan	2	2	0	4	+2.362
Zimbabwe	2	1	1	2	-0.590
Bangladesh	2	0	2	0	Out

AFG vs ZIM Head To Head

Afghanistan have won 9 of the last 10 ODIs between these sides, including the league game on Sunday by 158 runs. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 54 and 127 in two of their recent defeats to Afghanistan.

AFG vs ZIM Squads

Afghanistan: Rahmat Shah (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC & WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (C), Brendan Taylor (WK), Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Ernest Masuku, Newman Nyamhuri, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza

Pitch Report

Sharjah usually helps spinners as the game goes on. In the last 10 games here, spinners took more wickets than pacers. In Wednesday’s game at this ground, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi took half of the wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 160.

The average first innings score at Sharjah is about 229. For fantasy, pick at least three spinners and batters who can bat long. Around 250 looks like a good total in a final.

Weather Report

It will be hot and sunny in Sharjah, around 35°C, with no chance of rain. A full 50 over game is expected.

Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (C), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Yamin Ahmadzai

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sikandar Raza (C), Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Ernest Masuku, Blessing Muzarabani

Afghanistan should keep the XI that beat Bangladesh, though Fazalhaq Farooqi may come back. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Rashid Khan (AFG, all rounder): 4/17 and 4/31 in his two games in this series. Eight wickets in two games.
2. Ibrahim Zadran (AFG, batter): 90 off 96 and 34 in this series. Opens the batting.
3. Rahmat Shah (AFG, batter): 67 not out against Bangladesh. Afghanistan’s captain at number four.
4. Brad Evans (ZIM, all rounder): 4/45 against Bangladesh and 3 wickets against Afghanistan.
5. Craig Ervine (ZIM, batter): 93 off 106 against Bangladesh.
6. Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG, all rounder): 2/27 against Bangladesh and bats in the middle order.
7. Sikandar Raza (ZIM, all rounder): Took wickets in both games and bowls ten overs of off spin.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team: Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Brendan Taylor

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran (Vc), Rahmat Shah, Craig Ervine

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

Bowlers: Yamin Ahmadzai, Ernest Masuku

Captain: Rashid Khan. An all rounder with eight wickets in two games in this series.

Vice captain: Ibrahim Zadran. 90 and 34 in this series and opens the batting.

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AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Brendan Taylor

Batters: Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Craig Ervine

All rounders: Brad Evans (C), Rashid Khan (Vc), Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza

Bowlers: AM Ghazanfar, Blessing Muzarabani, Ernest Masuku

Captain: Brad Evans. An all rounder with seven wickets in two games in this series. Few people will make him captain.

Vice captain: Rashid Khan. Eight wickets in two games.

Differentials: Brendan Taylor made 81 against Bangladesh. Sediqullah Atal made 102 against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Ernest Masuku took three wickets against Afghanistan.

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Match Prediction

Afghanistan have won all their games and beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs on Sunday. Rashid Khan and the spinners suit Sharjah, and the top order is scoring runs. Zimbabwe’s bowlers have done well, with Evans and Masuku taking wickets, but their batting collapsed against Afghanistan’s spin. Our pick is Afghanistan to win the final.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team Final 2026: FAQs

Who will win Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe final today?
Afghanistan are unbeaten and won the league game by 158 runs. 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 Brad Evans as captain and Rashid Khan as vice captain.

What is the pitch report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
It helps spinners as the game goes on. The average first innings score is about 229, and around 250 looks like a good total.

What is the probable playing XI for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe final?
Afghanistan should keep the XI that beat Bangladesh, led by Rahmat Shah. Zimbabwe are led by Sikandar Raza with Brendan Taylor keeping wicket. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for AFG vs ZIM?
Rashid Khan, Brad Evans and Sikandar Raza are the best all rounder picks. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah are also strong options.

What time does Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe final start?
The match starts at 5:00 PM IST on Friday, 23 October 2026. That is 3:30 PM local time in Sharjah.