AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction — 2nd ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

AFG vs ZIM Match Details — 2nd ODI

Afghanistan (AFG) will face Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the 2nd match of the UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026, with Bangladesh as the 3rd team. The top two teams from the round-robin compete in the final on October 23 in Sharjah.

Zimbabwe are in first place after a 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the opener. They made 271/8, with Craig Ervine hitting 93 and Brendan Taylor 81, and then knocked Bangladesh out for 172. Afghanistan's campaign begins with this match. They have a solid record against Zimbabwe, and Rashid Khan returns to the squad.

Also Read: Afghanistan Tri-Nation Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, live streaming and more

AFG vs ZIM Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Tri-Nation ODI Series, 2026
• Match: AFG vs ZIM (2nd ODI)
• Date: 19th October 2026
• Match Start Time: 05:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium (Sheikh Zayed Stadium), Abu Dhabi
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FanCode

AFG vs ZIM Weather Report — Abu Dhabi Conditions

• Temperature: 27–32°C
• Rain Chances: 0%
• Humidity: 55% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team AFG Form

Afghanistan Recent Form: W, W, W, W, NR

Team ZIM Form

Zimbabwe  Recent Form: W, L, L, L, L

AFG vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record — Last 30 Matches 

AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report — Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The Zayed Cricket Stadium surface is usually balanced. It favors batters early on and slows down as the game progresses, putting spinners and slower bowlers into play. Zimbabwe scored 271/8 in the tournament's opening match and bowled Bangladesh out for 172. According to Captain Sikandar Raza, the pitch had "something for everyone". Teams that bat first have clinched seven of their last 8 ODIs here.

• Win Batting First: 65%
• Win Bowling First: 35%
• Best Suited For: A surface that starts on the slower side for seam bowlers before settling

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 251

• Average 2nd Innings: 207

AFG vs ZIM Toss Prediction

This venue makes chasing tough. Furthermore, in the 40 matches held here, the opposing side has won 49 times, while the squad batting first has won 90. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss is expected to choose to bat first.

Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the toss and opt to bat first.

AFG vs ZIM Probable Playing 11 Today

Afghanistan (AFG) Probable 11:

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

Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable 11:

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor (WK), Craig Ervine, Sikandar Raza (C), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani

AFG vs ZIM Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best AFG Players for Dream11 —  2nd ODI     

Best ZIM Players for Dream11 —  2nd ODI      

AFG vs ZIM Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 2nd ODI   

• Azmatullah Omarzai ©: Gives Afghanistan runs and wickets, which makes him a high-floor captain pick.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz ©: Explosive opener who can score big on a good batting surface.
• Sikandar Raza (vc): Zimbabwe's captain and all-rounder, with bat and off-spin.
• Craig Ervine (vc): In form after 93 in the opening match.

AFG vs ZIM (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 1

Dream11 Team: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai (C), Sikandar Raza (VC), Mohammad Nabi, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Rashid Khan, Wellington Masakadza

AFG vs ZIM (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 2

Dream11 Team: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C), Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett (VC), Craig Ervine, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Nabi, Brad Evans, Rashid Khan, Wellington Masakadza

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Dream11 Tips 

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Afghanistan has won 20 of the 30 ODIs against Zimbabwe. They also possess an experienced batting lineup and a formidable spin attack in Rashid and Nabi. Zimbabwe are in good shape following a 99-run victory, with Ervine and Taylor batting well. Afghanistan has more match-winners, and its spinners should perform well as the pitch slows down. We expect Afghanistan to win an intense match.

Prediction: Afghanistan (AFG) to win.

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