Ibrahim Zadran
The opener leads Afghanistan after finishing unbeaten on 70 in the recent ODI tri-series final.
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1st T20I · Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026/27
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 Match Preview
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe open their three-match T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, 27 October. Play begins at 14:30 GMT, which is 6:30 PM in the UAE and 7:30 PM in Pakistan.
Afghanistan enter the series with useful momentum after beating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the ODI tri-series final on 23 October. Ibrahim Zadran made an unbeaten 70 in that chase and now leads the hosts in the T20I series.
The shorter format gives Zimbabwe an immediate opportunity to respond. Sikandar Raza’s experience, Zimbabwe’s new-ball bowling and Afghanistan’s strong group of wrist and finger spinners should make the middle overs especially important in Sharjah.
Series Situation
The UAE tour contains three T20 internationals followed by two Test matches between 27 October and 17 November 2026.
All three T20Is are scheduled at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 27 October, 29 October and 1 November.
Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the ODI tri-series final four days before the T20I opener.
The Test series begins on 5 November, with the second and final Test scheduled from 13 to 17 November.
Key Players & Match Storylines
Sikandar Raza
Zimbabwe’s experienced all-rounder remains central to their batting, bowling and leadership.
Rashid, Mujeeb and Noor
Afghanistan can use three high-quality spin options to control the middle overs in Sharjah.
Blessing Muzarabani
Muzarabani’s height, pace and bounce give Zimbabwe an important weapon during the powerplay.
Match Information
- Cricket Series
- Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026/27
- Match
- 1st T20I: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
- Date
- 27 October 2026
- Start Time
- 14:30 GMT / 18:30 UAE / 19:30 PKT
- Venue
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Match Format
- T20/Test
- Status
- Live
- captains
- Ibrahim Zadran and Sikandar Raza
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Previous Match Results
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – ODI Tri-Series League MatchAfghanistan won by 158 runs
Afghanistan 294; Zimbabwe 136
Sediqullah Atal was Player of the Match after Afghanistan recorded a commanding league-stage victory.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – ODI Tri-Series FinalAfghanistan won by seven wickets
Zimbabwe 169; Afghanistan 170/3 in 34.3 overs
Ibrahim Zadran finished unbeaten on 70 as Afghanistan won the title with 93 balls remaining.
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20IAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 27 October 2026 | Sharjah CricketStadium, Sharjah, UAE | Upcoming |
| 2nd T20IAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 29 October 2026 | Sharjah CricketStadium, Sharjah, UAE | Upcoming |
| 3rd T20IAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 1 November 2026 | Sharjah CricketStadium, Sharjah, UAE | Upcoming |
| 1st TestAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 5–9 November 2026 | Sharjah CricketStadium, Sharjah, UAE | Upcoming |
| 2nd TestAfghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 13–17 November 2026 | Sharjah CricketStadium, Sharjah, UAE | Upcoming |
Squads
Afghanistan
- Ibrahim Zadran (captain)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper)
- Noor Rahman (wicketkeeper)
- Sediqullah Atal
- Mohammad Akram
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Ijaz Ahmadzai
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Abdullah Tarakhil
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmad
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
Zimbabwe
- Sikandar Raza (captain)
- Ben Curran
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Brad Evans
- Brian Bennett
- Innocent Kaia
- Kundai Matigimu
- Newman Nyamhuri
- Ryan Burl
- Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicketkeeper)
- Tafadzwa Tsiga (wicketkeeper)
- Vincent Masekesa
- Wellington Masakadza
- Wessly Madhevere
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