AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st T20I? Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe

Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the opening T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in the UAE on 27 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Zimbabwe's recent performance has been average; they did not perform particularly well in the recent T20 tri-series. Although they managed to secure two victories against Namibia, they suffered defeats in all their matches against South Africa.

Afghanistan’s recent form has been impressive; they also beat Zimbabwe in the final of the ODI tri-series. They will now look to maintain this excellent form and will make every effort to clinch the T20 series as well.

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

AFG vs ZIM Match Details – 1st T20I 

• Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I

• Date: 27th October, 2026

• Time: 8:00 PM IST

• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report - Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

The ground has short boundaries and usually offers good conditions for batting, but the pitch can slow down as the match goes on, bringing spinners into the game.

• Win Batting First: 20%

• Win Bowling First: 80%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 160

• Average 2nd Innings: 150

AFG vs ZIM Weather Report – Sharjah Conditions 

AFG vs ZIM Recent Form

AFG vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

AFG vs ZIM Injury News & Team Updates – 1st T20I

AFG: Full squad available for this match 

ZIM: All players are fully fit for this match 

AFG vs ZIM Win Probability – 1st T20I

AFG vs ZIM Key Player Battles to Watch 

AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 145-150

• Match Result: AFG to win

Read Also: Afghanistan thrash Zimbabwe in final to crown themselves ODI Tri-Series champions

Scenario 2: If AFG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 165–170

• Match Result: AFG to win

AFG vs ZIM Toss Prediction – 1st T20I

The conditions at this venue generally favour batting first and posting a good total, as chasing a big total can become tricky. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.

Prediction: AFG to win the toss and elect to bat first 

AFG vs ZIM Probable Playing

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran ©, Sediqullah Atal, Ahmad Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor ul Rahman, Shahidullah, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza ©, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani.

AFG vs ZIM 1st T20I Player of the Match Prediction

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz 

• Ibrahim Zadran 

• Sikandar Raza 

Who Will Win AFG vs ZIM Today? — Expert Prediction 1st T20I

According to our AFG vs ZIM who will win today, Afghanistan are the favourites to win the 1st T20I expert predictions. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

AFG vs ZIM, who will win today: Afghanistan to win 

AFG vs ZIM Match Result  – 1st T20I Results 

(To be updated after the match - 27 October, 2026)