How to watch Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I 2026 live in India: Date, timings, venue and live streaming

After winning the tri-series against Zimbabwe in the final of the event, Afghanistan shifts their focus to the opening T20I of the three-match series against the same opposition, which is scheduled to take place on October 27 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, as it begins at 8:00 pm IST. 

During the final of the tri-series, the Sikandar Raza-led side was bundled out for just 169 runs in the first innings before the Afghanistan side completed the chase in just 34.3 overs to lift the trophy. Now, the format changes.

AFG vs ZIM 1st T20I 2026: Date, timing, venue and series schedule

The opening game of the T20I series begins on October 27 at 8:00 pm IST. On the same time, the second and third T20I will be played, respectively, on October 29 and November 01 as all the games will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

After the end of the two-match T20I series, the two sides will face each other in the two-match Test series, beginning on November 05 and 13, respectively, at the same venue.

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Here are the two squads of the teams for the T20I series-

Afghanistan squad- Ibrahim Zadran (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Noor Rahman (Wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Akram, Shahidullah Kamal, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abdullah Tarakhil, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

Zimbabwe squad: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani (Wicketkeeper), Tafadzwa Tsiga (Wicketkeeper), Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere.

AFG vs ZIM 1st T20I live streaming and TV channel in India

Unfortunately, the first T20I of the three-match series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will not be telecast on any television channel on October 27, Tuesday. The opening game, however, will be available for streaming on the FanCode app and the website in India.

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For Afghanistan, Ariana TV will broadcast the game, while the streaming will be done on the Etisalat app. For the fans in South Africa and Zimbabwe, SuperSport TV will broadcast the game along with the streaming on the same platform.

In North America, Willow TV will broadcast the first T20I while the Willow app and website will stream the clash. In Pakistan, Tamasha will stream it, along with ASports broadcasting the game.