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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 

The 2nd Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe is scheduled to begin on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:45 AM NPT (10:00 AM local time) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE. 

Team squads with their playing role 

Here are the complete squads and playing roles for the 2nd Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, as listed by ESPNcricinfo. 

Afghanistan Squad

Afghanistan’s squad is led by Rahmat Shah, with Ikram Alikhil serving as vice-captain. The team features a mix of opening and middle-order batters, wicketkeeper-batters, all-rounders and specialist bowlers.
PlayerPlaying Role
Rahmat Shah (C)Allrounder
Ikram Alikhil (VC, WK)Wicketkeeper batter
Abdul MalikOpening batter
Sediqullah AtalOpening batter
Hashmatullah ShahidiTop-order batter
RahmanullahBatter
Afsar Zazai (WK)Wicketkeeper batter
Ismat AlamBatting allrounder
ShahidullahBatting allrounder
Zia-ur-RehmanBowling allrounder
Khalil GurbazBowler
Mohammad SaleemBowler
Qais AhmadBowler
Yamin AhmadzaiBowler
Ziaur RahmanBowler

Zimbabwe Squad

Zimbabwe’s squad is led by Brian Bennett and features a balanced mix of top-order and middle-order batters, wicketkeeper-batters, all-rounders and specialist bowlers. The lineup includes experienced players alongside emerging talent.
PlayerPlaying Role
Brian Bennett (C)Allrounder
Innocent KaiaOpening batter
Ben CurranTop-order batter
Craig ErvineMiddle-order batter
Brendan TaylorWicketkeeper batter
Tafadzwa Tsiga (WK)Wicketkeeper batter
Tadiwanashe MarumaniWicketkeeper batter
Antum NaqviBatting allrounder
Brad EvansAllrounder
Wessly MadhevereAllrounder
Blessing MuzarabaniBowler
Graeme CremerBowler
Ernest MasukuBowler
Kundai MatigimuBowler
Newman NyamhuriBowler
Vincent MasekesaBowler
Wellington MasakadzaBowler

Match Winner Prediction

Afghanistan is the slight favourite to win the 2nd Test against Zimbabwe, with a 38.8% win probability. The draw is rated at 31.3%, while Zimbabwe has a 29.9% chance of victory.
Match Outcome Probabilities
AFG 38.8% Draw 31.3% ZIM 29.9%
Match OutcomeWin Probability
Afghanistan Win38.8%
Draw31.3%
Zimbabwe Win29.9%

Head-to-Head Match Record

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are tied in their Test head-to-head record, with two wins each and two draws across six Test matches.
6 Matches Played
2 Afghanistan Wins
2 Zimbabwe Wins
2 Draws
Head-to-Head RecordMatches
Matches Played6
Afghanistan Wins2
Zimbabwe Wins2
Draws2

Match Day Forecast

Bright sunshine, dry skies, and warm temperatures around 28°C are forecast for the 2nd Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from November 13 to November 17, 2026. There is 0% chance of rain across all five scheduled days of play. 

5-Day Sharjah Match Forecast (Nov 13–17, 2026)

Sharjah is expected to experience mostly sunny and dry weather throughout the five days of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test. With no rain forecast and temperatures remaining close to 28°C during the day, weather conditions are unlikely to interrupt play.
Match DayDateSky ConditionHigh / Low TempHumidityRain ChanceWind
Day 1Fri, Nov 13Sunny28°C / 26°C47%0%West, 15 mph
Day 2Sat, Nov 14Partly sunny28°C / 24°C50%0%West, 9 mph
Day 3Sun, Nov 15Sunny28°C / 23°C52%0%West, 10 mph
Day 4Mon, Nov 16Sunny28°C / 23°C52%0%Southwest, 10 mph
Day 5Tue, Nov 17Sunny28°C / 23°C52%0%West, 9 mph

Pitch & Playing Conditions

No Weather Interruptions: Following brief mid-week cloud cover in the UAE, conditions are expected to clear completely by Friday morning. All five days should offer uninterrupted play with clear visibility.
Drier Pitch Expected: According to match previews on India Fantasy, the Sharjah pitch for the 2nd Test is expected to be drier than the flat surface used in the opening match.
Toss & Spin Impact: Batting first will likely be the preferred choice at the toss. While early sessions should offer steady scoring, the dry heat and sunshine are expected to break up the surface from Day 2 onward, bringing spinners heavily into play.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.