Afghanistan will clash with Zimbabwe in the final match of the ODI tri-series 2026 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, October 23.
Afghanistan, led by Rahman Shah, will head into the match on the back of two consecutive victories. They registered a 158-run win over Zimbabwe before defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in their second outing.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, began their Tri-Series campaign with a 99-run victory over Bangladesh. However, they suffered a 158-run defeat against Afghanistan in their second match.
AFG vs ZIM, ODI Tri-Series 2026, Final, Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, ODI Tri-Series 2026, Final
Time & Date: 5:00 PM IST, Friday, October 23
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
AFG vs ZIM, ODI Tri-Series 2026, Final Pitch Report
The ongoing ODI series suggests that the pitch will offer a good balance between bat and ball. However, as the match progresses into the middle overs, batters are expected to settle in and build their innings, scoring crucial runs for their team.
AFG vs ZIM, ODI Tri-Series 2026, Final Probable XIs
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, AM Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Ernest Masuku, Blessing Muzarabani
AFG vs ZIM, ODI Tri-Series 2026, Final Winner Prediction
Match Winner: Afghanistan
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other 31 times, with Afghanistan dominating the head-to-head record with 20 wins, compared to Zimbabwe’s 10 victories. One match ended without a result. Given their superior record and home advantage, Afghanistan will be the favourites to win this fixture.
