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AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd T20I? Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe

In this AFG vs ZIM match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out who will win AFG vs ZIM today in the 2nd T20I of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in the UAE.

Bhupender Sharma
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AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction 2nd T20I — AFG Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip
AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction 2nd T20I — AFG Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip

Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in the UAE on 29 October 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. After securing a comfortable 37-run victory in the first match, the Afghanistan team entered the second T20 match with the intention of winning this game and clinching the series.

Batting first, the Afghanistan team scored 177 runs in 19.5 overs. All-rounder Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai played a crucial innings, scoring 52 runs, while captain Rashid Khan contributed 30 runs off just 10 balls. In response, the Zimbabwe team was bowled out for 140 runs in 19.1 overs.

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AFG vs ZIM Match Details – 2nd T20I 

  • Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I

  • Date: 29th 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 Sharjah surface is traditionally slow and low, demanding patience from batters. Spinners are expected to dominate, especially in the middle overs with grip and turn.

  • Win Batting First: 80%

  • Win Bowling First: 20%

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 162

  • Average 2nd Innings: 151

AFG vs ZIM Weather Report – Sharjah Conditions 

Temperature

24°C

Rain Possibility

1%

Average Score

162

Best Suited For

Batting 

AFG vs ZIM Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

AFG 

W, L, W, L, L

ZIM

L, L, W, L, W

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

Team

Wins

Afghanistan 

9

Zimbabwe 

1

NR

0

AFG vs ZIM Injury News & Team Updates – 2nd T20I

AFG: Full squad available for this match 

ZIM: All players are fully fit for this match 

AFG vs ZIM Win Probability – 2nd T20I

Team

Win Probability

Afghanistan 

60%

Zimbabwe 

40%

AFG vs ZIM Key Player Battles to Watch 

Player

Team

Series Stats

Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai

AFG

52 runs

Shahidullah Kamal

AFG 

46 runs

Ryan Burl

ZIM

32 runs

Newman Nyamhuri

ZIM

4 wickets

Rashid Khan 

AFG

2 wickets

Fazalhaq Farooqi 

AFG

3 wickets

AFG vs ZIM Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 40–45

  • Predicted Total: 140-150

  • Match Result: AFG to win

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Scenario 2: If AFG Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 45–50

  • Predicted Total: 170–180

  • Match Result: AFG to win

AFG vs ZIM Toss Prediction – 2nd T20I

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has generally favoured teams batting first in T20 cricket. Across 75 T20 matches, teams batting first have won 44, compared with 31 victories for teams bowling first.

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

AFG vs ZIM Probable Playing

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran (C), Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Akram Zazai, Shahidullah Kamal, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zimbabwe (ZIM)

Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani/Ernest Masuku, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri.

AFG vs ZIM 2nd T20I Player of the Match Prediction

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz 

  • Rashid Khan 

  • Sikandar Raza 

Who Will Win AFG vs ZIM Today? — Expert Prediction 2nd 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 Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, 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  – 2nd T20I Results 

(To be updated after the match - 29 October, 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Afghanistan are favourites and are predicted to beat Zimbabwe

Afghanistan are predicted to win the toss and opt to bat first.

The Sharjah surface is traditionally slow and low, demanding patience from batters. Spinners are expected to dominate, especially in the middle overs with grip and turn.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan and Sikandar Raza are the key players to watch

Afghanistan have a 60% win probability, while Zimbabwe has a 40% chance

Match Tips

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Bhupender Sharma
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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.

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