AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe

Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the Tri-Nation Series in the UAE on 19 October 2026 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. As they prepare for their opening match of the tri-series, Afghanistan will be hoping to start with a win. Their recent form is impressive: they defeated Ireland 4-0 in a series.

Zimbabwe, meanwhile, made a strong start to the series by beating Bangladesh by 99 runs in their opening match. After batting first and setting a target, they bowled Bangladesh out for 172. Zimbabwe will look to carry that momentum into this match.

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AFG vs ZIM Match Details – 2nd ODI 

• Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI 

• Date: 19th October, 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM IST

• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report - Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The Sheikh Zayed surface is flat and batting‑friendly, offering true bounce. Spinners could find grip as the game progresses, especially in the middle overs.

• Win Batting First: 80%

• Win Bowling First: 20%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 256

• Average 2nd Innings: 210

AFG vs ZIM Weather Report – Abu Dhabi Conditions 

AFG vs ZIM Recent Form

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

AFG vs ZIM Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd ODI 

AFG: Full squad available for this match 

ZIM: No changes are expected for the hosts 

AFG vs ZIM Win Probability – 2nd ODI 

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: 225-250

• Match Result: AFG to win

Scenario 2: If AFG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 250–275

• Match Result: AFG to win

AFG vs ZIM Toss Prediction – 2nd ODI 

Teams batting first have won 39 of the 58 ODIs at the venue, while teams chasing have won 19; therefore, the toss-winning captain opted to bat first here.

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

AFG vs ZIM Probable Playing

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ziaur Rahman

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

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

AFG vs ZIM 2nd ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Brian Bennett 

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz 

• Rashid Khan 

Who Will Win AFG vs ZIM Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd ODI 

According to our AFG vs ZIM who will win today, Afghanistan are the favourites to win the 2nd ODI expert predictions. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Allah Ghazanfar will be key players to watch out for.

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

AFG vs ZIM Match Result  – 2nd ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - 19 October, 2026)