Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Dream11 prediction for the 1st T20I: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
Afghanistan face Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:00 PM IST. Below is our AFG vs ZIM Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
AFG vs ZIM match details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I
- Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026
- Format: T20I
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Date and time: 27 Oct 2026, 8:00 PM IST
AFG vs ZIM pitch report and weather
In 51 recent Men's T20 matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 156, and sides batting first have won 30 while chasing sides have won 21. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Batting first has worked better here.
Weather: 35˚C, Sunny, rain chance 25 %, humidity 38%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmat Shah | AFG | All-rounder | 43, 67*, 7, 51, 105* | 0/9, 1/26, 3/28, 0/11, 2/17 | 101 |
| Rashid Khan | AFG | All-rounder | 8, 6, 28, 1, 11 | 3/41, 4/31, 4/17, 1/43, 3/36 | 81 |
| Brad Evans | ZIM | All-rounder | 1, 14, 5, 11, 12 | 0/42, 3/48, 4/45, 4/47, 3/86 | 81 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | AFG | Batter | 70*, 34, 90, 25, 37 | 0/3, 1/13, 1/23, 2/35, 1/2 | 71 |
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | All-rounder | 68, 48, 4, 8, 3 | 0/17, 1/54, 2/28, 1/18, 2/42 | 61 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | ZIM | Bowler | 0, 21*, 2, 1, 7 | 2/30, 1/56, 0/37, 5/62, 2/51 | 60 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG | All-rounder | 8, 17, 11, 64*, 24 | 1/6, 2/27, 0/18, 2/27, 0/25 | 56 |
| Mohammad Nabi | AFG | All-rounder | 9, 8, 20, 33, 23 | 2/25, 1/35, 1/37, 0/29, 0/44 | 47 |
| Sediqullah Atal | AFG | Batter | 6, 4, 102, 111, 17 | 0/5 | 46 |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | All-rounder | 9, 31, 0, 30, 23 | 0/19, 2/8, 0/7, 1/22, 0/11 | 39 |
| Bilal Sami | AFG | Bowler | 3*, 1*, 0*, 0, 0 | 2/27, 1/23, 0/41, 3/33, 0/52 | 30 |
| Wellington Masakadza | ZIM | Bowler | 8, 2, 21*, 10*, 14 | 0/29, 0/30, 2/18, 2/51, 0/36 | 30 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Brendan Taylor (ZIM): 7, 1, 81 in the last 3 innings. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 36, 6, 25 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 70*, 34, 90 in the last 3 innings; 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Sediqullah Atal (AFG): 6, 4, 102 in the last 3 innings.
All-rounders: Rahmat Shah (AFG): 43, 67*, 7 in the last 3 innings; 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Rashid Khan (AFG): 8, 6, 28 in the last 3 innings; 12 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri (ZIM): 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Bilal Sami (AFG): 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Rahmat Shah (AFG), our top-rated player, with 43, 67*, 7 in the last 3 innings; 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Rashid Khan (AFG): 8, 6, 28 in the last 3 innings; 12 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Brad Evans (ZIM), a less popular choice that can pay off.
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Brendan Taylor
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi
- All-rounders: Rahmat Shah (C), Rashid Khan (VC), Brad Evans, Sikandar Raza
- Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri, Bilal Sami, Wellington Masakadza
- Captain: Rahmat Shah · Vice-captain: Rashid Khan
- Team split: AFG 6 : 5 ZIM
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Brendan Taylor
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi
- All-rounders: Rahmat Shah, Brad Evans (C), Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza (VC)
- Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Bilal Sami
- Captain: Brad Evans · Vice-captain: Sikandar Raza
- Team split: AFG 6 : 5 ZIM
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
AFG vs ZIM probable XI
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
Follow the AFG vs ZIM live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team?
Rahmat Shah is our captain pick and Rashid Khan our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the AFG vs ZIM pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 156.
Is the AFG vs ZIM Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does AFG vs ZIM start?
27 Oct 2026, 8:00 PM IST at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
