Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe in the third and final match of the three-game T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Sunday, November 1.
Delving into the details of the second T20I, Afghanistan batted first and posted 221/7 in 20 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai (116) and Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai (52) were the top scorers. In response, Zimbabwe could score 202/5 in 20 overs, losing the game by 19 runs. Sikandar Raza (106*) was the top scorer, but it wasn’t enough.
AFG vs ZIM, T20I Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, T20I Series 2026, Match 3
Time & Date: 8:00 PM IST, Sunday, November 1
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
AFG vs ZIM, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at this venue was 199 in the first two games the series. Any score above 190 would be a tough task for the chasing side. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first on this surface.
AFG vs ZIM, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Akram, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brad Evans, Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku, Vincent Masekesa
AFG vs ZIM, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Afghanistan
Afghanistan began the series on a positive note, securing a 37-run victory in the opening game before following it up with a 19-run win in the second match. Having dominated Zimbabwe in both encounters, the hosts will be confident of maintaining their winning run. With home conditions further working in their favour, Afghanistan will aim to clinch another victory and complete a series whitewash.
