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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 

Afghanistan has already clinched the T20I series after winning the first match by 37 runs and the second match by 19 runs. The home side will look to complete a 3–0 clean sweep, while Zimbabwe aims to salvage a victory before the multi-format tour transitions into the 2-match Test series starting on November 5.

Core Match Information

  • Fixture: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I
  • Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 PM Local Time / 2:30 PM GMT / 8:00 PM IST
  • Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Series Status: Afghanistan leads the 3-match series 2–0. 

Team squads with their playing role 

Afghanistan T20I Squad & Playing Roles

Captain: Ibrahim Zadran

Wicketkeeper-Batters

Player NamePlaying Role
Rahmanullah GurbazWicketkeeper-Batter
Noor ul RahmanWicketkeeper-Batter

Batters

Player NamePlaying Role
Ibrahim Zadran (C)Opening Batter
Sediqullah AtalOpening Batter
Mohammad AkramTop-order Batter

All-Rounders

Player NamePlaying Role
Azmatullah OmarzaiBowling All-Rounder
Ijaz AhmadzaiBatting All-Rounder
Shahidullah KamalBatting All-Rounder
Rashid KhanBowling All-Rounder
Abdullah TarakhailBatting All-Rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePlaying Role
Mujeeb Ur RahmanSpinner
Noor AhmadWrist Spinner
Fazalhaq FarooqiFast Bowler
Fareed Ahmad MalikLeft-arm Fast Bowler
Abdullah AhmadzaiMedium Pacer

Zimbabwe T20I Squad & Playing Roles 🇿🇼

Captain: Sikandar Raza

Wicketkeeper-Batters

Player NamePlaying Role
Tadiwanashe MarumaniWicketkeeper-Batter
Tafadzwa TsigaWicketkeeper-Batter

Batters

Player NamePlaying Role
Ben CurranTop-order Batter

All-Rounders

Player NamePlaying Role
Sikandar Raza (C)Batting All-Rounder
Brian BennettBatting All-Rounder
Innocent KaiaBatting All-Rounder
Ryan BurlBatting All-Rounder
Wesley MadhevereBatting All-Rounder
Brad EvansBowling All-Rounder
Vincent MasekesaBowling All-Rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePlaying Role
Blessing MuzarabaniFast Bowler
Wellington MasakadzaLeft-arm Spinner
Ernest MasukuMedium-Fast Bowler
Kundai MatigimuFast Bowler
Newman NyamhuriLeft-arm Fast Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 3rd T20I

Afghanistan are strongly favoured to win the third T20I. Statistical models and performance metric analyses give Afghanistan a clear advantage over Zimbabwe.

Winning Probability Summary

Afghanistan 64% – 76.2%
Zimbabwe 23.8% – 34%

Prediction Breakdown

Afghanistan – Data Model: 76.2%

Afghanistan – Performance Metrics: 64.1%

Zimbabwe – Data Model: 23.8%

Predicted Winner:
Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Estimated Win Probability: 64% – 76.2%

Head-to-Head Match Record

Afghanistan holds a dominant lead over Zimbabwe in their head-to-head cricket history, particularly in the shortest format. Across all international formats, their records highlight a steep mismatch.

T20 International (T20I) Record

Following Afghanistan’s consecutive victories in the first two matches of the ongoing UAE series, the total T20I head-to-head stands as follows:

T20 International (T20I) Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Summary: Afghanistan have dominated the T20I rivalry against Zimbabwe, winning 21 of their 23 encounters. Zimbabwe have managed just 2 victories, highlighting Afghanistan’s strong historical advantage.

Overall T20I Head-to-Head Statistics

MetricDetails
Total Matches Played23
Afghanistan Won21
Zimbabwe Won2
No Result / Tied0
Key Statistic: Afghanistan have won approximately 91.3% of their T20I encounters against Zimbabwe, demonstrating a significant head-to-head advantage.

Match Day Forecast

Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 3rd T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Match Start: 6:30 PM Local Time

Weather Overview: The match day forecast indicates excellent conditions for uninterrupted cricket, with clear skies, warm temperatures and virtually no possibility of rain.

Meteorological Breakdown for Match Time

Weather MetricForecasted Conditions
Temperature at Toss~32°C
Second Innings Temperature30°C – 31°C
Sky ConditionsClear skies throughout the evening
Cloud Cover0% (Clear conditions)
Rain Probability0%
Humidity at Start~56%
Humidity by Match End~64%
Wind DirectionNorth-Northwest
Wind Speed4 – 11 mph

Weather Impact on Match: Clear skies and zero expected rainfall should ensure a complete 20-over contest. Temperatures will gradually become more comfortable as the evening progresses, although humidity will rise slightly. Gentle north-northwesterly breezes may offer some assistance to seam bowlers.

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