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.

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.
Read also: AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction — 1st T20I Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
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 |
|
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
Read Also: How to watch Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I 2026 live in India: Live streaming, timings and venue
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
- High Scoring Match 190+











