How to watch Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test 2026? Know TV channels, live streaming and more
Want to watch Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test 2026? Check the live streaming, TV channels, match date, start time and viewing details.

The first Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe in Sharjah ended in a draw after both teams produced impressive batting performances. Zimbabwe made history by becoming the first team in Test cricket to score more than 500 runs in both innings of a match. The two teams will now meet in the second and final Test of the series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The pitch is expected to be different from the one used in the first Test.
The second Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will begin on November 13, 2026, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan will look to make the most of home conditions after winning the T20I series 3-0. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will aim to put up a strong performance and secure a win in the final Test. Both teams will also look to improve their records against each other in the longer format.
In this article, we will share all the important details about the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test 2026, including the match date, start time, TV channels, live streaming platforms and other viewing information. Fans can check all the details here to find out how to watch the match live.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test schedule: Dates, squads, venue and match timings
The second Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will begin on November 13, 2026, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. The match will start at 10:30 AM IST and will run until November 17. Both teams will look to finish the two-match series with a win after the first Test ended in a draw.
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have faced each other six times in Test cricket. Both teams have won two matches each, while the remaining two ended in draws or no results. Their first-ever Test meeting took place on March 2-3, 2021, while their most recent match was played from November 5-9, 2026.
See also -How to watch Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test 2026 live in India: Live streaming, timings and venue
AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test: Complete match details at a glance
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Details |
Information |
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Match |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test |
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Series |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 |
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Date |
November 13-17, 2026 |
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Time |
10:30 AM IST |
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Venue |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
AFG vs ZIM: Head-to-Head Record in Tests
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Record |
Details |
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Matches Played |
6 |
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Won by Afghanistan |
2 |
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Won by Zimbabwe |
2 |
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Drawn/No Result |
2 |
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First-ever Fixture |
March 2-3, 2021 |
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Most Recent Fixture |
November 5-9, 2026 |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Squads
Afghanistan: Rahmat Shah (captain), Ikram Alikhil (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Afsar Zazai (wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi and Yamin Ahmadzai.
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett (captain), Antum Naqvi, Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Graeme Cremer, Innocent Kaia, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza and Wessly Madhevere.
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