AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match, My11Circle Prediction, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Afghanistan and Zimbabwe Tour of UAE 2026, 1st T20I

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah will stage the first T20I match on 27th October at 8:00 PM IST, where Afghanistan will compete against Zimbabwe.

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AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters – Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Innocent Kaia

All-Rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai (C), Sikandar Raza (VC), Brad Evans, Brian Bennett

Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Ahmad Ahmadzai, Blessing Muzarabani

AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters – Ibrahim Zadran (C), Sediqullah Atal, Ben Curran

All-Rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett

Bowlers – Rashid Khan (VC), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Blessing Muzarabani

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AFG vs ZIM Match Preview:

Afghanistan will take on Zimbabwe in the opening T20I on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, UAE. The match will begin at 8:00 PM IST as both teams shift their focus to the shortest format. Afghanistan will look to carry their recent success in the UAE into this series, while Zimbabwe will seek a fresh start after losing the ODI tri-series final to the same opponents. As a result, the opening encounter offers Zimbabwe an immediate opportunity to respond and Afghanistan a chance to maintain their winning momentum.

Afghanistan boast several match-winners, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai. Gurbaz’s attacking approach can put the opposition under pressure during the powerplay, whereas captain Ibrahim provides stability at the top of the order. Furthermore, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman give Afghanistan a range of spin options, while Fazalhaq Farooqi adds left-arm pace to the attack. With this varied bowling combination, Afghanistan will aim to restrict Zimbabwe’s scoring opportunities, particularly through the middle overs, and build pressure with regular wickets.

Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will depend on captain Sikandar Raza’s all-round contributions, supported by Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Wessly Madhevere and Ryan Burl in the batting department. Their pace attack features Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Newman Nyamhuri, while Kundai Matigimu provides another bowling option. Although Afghanistan have enjoyed considerable success in this T20I matchup, Zimbabwe possess enough experience and firepower to challenge them. To do so, the visitors must establish a solid foundation with the bat and strike early with the ball. Ultimately, disciplined execution in both departments could prove decisive in this series opener.

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AFG vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):

Afghanistan Playing 11:

1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz

2) Ibrahim Zadran ©

3) Sediqullah Atal

4) Ahmad Ahmadzai

5) Azmatullah Omarzai

6) Noor ul Rahman

7) Shahidullah

8) Rashid Khan

9) Mujeeb Ur Rahman

10) Abdollah Ahmadzai

11) Fazalhaq Farooqi

Zimbabwe Playing 11:

1) Brian Bennett

2) Ben Curran

3) Innocent Kaia

4) Wessly Madhevere

5) Sikandar Raza ©

6) Ryan Burl

7) Tadiwanashe Marumani

8) Brad Evans

9) Newman Nyamhuri

10) Kundai Matigimu

11) Blessing Muzarabani

AFG vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:

Considering the squad strength, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.