Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Dream11 prediction for the 2nd Test: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
Afghanistan face Zimbabwe in the 2nd Test of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 11:30 AM 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 the squads. This page is updated once the toss is done.
AFG vs ZIM match details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Test
- Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026
- Format: Test
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Date and time: 13 Nov 2026, 11:30 AM IST
AFG vs ZIM pitch report and weather
In 6 recent Men's TEST matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 368, and sides batting first have won 2 while chasing sides have won 3. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Chasing has worked better here, so the toss winner may choose to bowl first.
Weather: 27.8˚C, Clear, rain chance 9 %, humidity 41%.
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 | 173, 43, 67*, 7, 51 | 0/9, 1/26, 3/28, 0/11, 2/17 | 123 |
| Craig Ervine | ZIM | Batter | 206*, 4, 93, 59, 38 | – | 98 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | ZIM | Bowler | 8, 9, 2, 0, 21* | 5/82, 0/23, 4/31, 2/30, 1/56 | 85 |
| Brendan Taylor | ZIM | Batter | 82, 131, 7, 1, 81 | 0/23, 0/14, 0/22, 0/10, 0/27 | 78 |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | All-rounder | 58, 128, 2, 22, 13 | 0/18, 0/19, 2/8, 0/7, 1/22 | 75 |
| Yamin Ahmadzai | AFG | Bowler | 19, 0, 0, 4*, 20* | 2/21, 2/96, 3/79, 4/71, 2/35 | 74 |
| Antum Amir Naqvi | ZIM | All-rounder | 61, 9, 100*, 8, 50 | 0/92, 1/17, 0/35, 2/57, 2/19 | 73 |
| Brad Evans | ZIM | All-rounder | 4, 1, 14, 5, 11 | 2/40, 2/34, 0/42, 3/48, 4/45 | 71 |
| Wessly Madhevere | ZIM | All-rounder | 100*, 54, 10, 4, 17 | 0/38, 1/8, 0/20, 1/34, 1/52 | 66 |
| Khalil Gurbaz | AFG | Bowler | 9, 5, 3, 0, 8* | 3/26, 1/33, 3/31, 4/21, 1/12 | 66 |
| Mohammad Saleem Safi | AFG | Bowler | 9, 0, 5*, 4*, 0* | 1/62, 3/82, 2/69, 4/82, 1/62 | 62 |
| Qais Ahmad | AFG | Bowler | 27, 49*, 0, 10*, 29 | 0/32, 3/120, 1/70, 1/60, 2/16 | 61 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhil (AFG): 40, 33, 32 in the last 3 innings. Afsar Zazai (AFG): 12*, 10, 44* in the last 3 innings.
Batters: Craig Ervine (ZIM): 206*, 4, 93 in the last 3 innings. Brendan Taylor (ZIM): 82, 131, 7 in the last 3 innings.
All-rounders: Rahmat Shah (AFG): 173, 43, 67* in the last 3 innings; 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Brian Bennett (ZIM): 58, 128, 2 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri (ZIM): 11 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Yamin Ahmadzai (AFG): 11 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Rahmat Shah (AFG), our top-rated player, with 173, 43, 67* in the last 3 innings; 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Craig Ervine (ZIM): 206*, 4, 93 in the last 3 innings.
- Grand league captain: Craig Ervine (ZIM), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Mohammad Saleem Safi (AFG), likely to be in fewer teams.
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhil
- Batters: Craig Ervine (VC), Brendan Taylor, Rahmanullah Zarma Khan
- All-rounders: Rahmat Shah (C), Brian Bennett, Antum Amir Naqvi, Brad Evans
- Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri, Yamin Ahmadzai, Khalil Gurbaz
- Captain: Rahmat Shah · Vice-captain: Craig Ervine
- Team split: AFG 5 : 6 ZIM
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhil
- Batters: Craig Ervine (C), Brendan Taylor, Rahmanullah Zarma Khan
- All-rounders: Rahmat Shah, Brian Bennett
- Bowlers: Yamin Ahmadzai (VC), Newman Nyamhuri, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Qais Ahmad
- Captain: Craig Ervine · Vice-captain: Yamin Ahmadzai
- Team split: AFG 7 : 4 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 squads
Afghanistan: Afsar Zazai (wk), Bahir Shah, Rahmanullah Zarma Khan, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rahmat Shah (c), Abdul Malik, Shahidullah Kamal, Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman, Khalil Gurbaz, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Saleem Safi
Zimbabwe: Tafadzwa Tsiga, Innocent Kaia, Brendan Taylor, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans, Antum Amir Naqvi, Brian Bennett, Wessly Madhevere, Graeme Cremer, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri
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 Craig Ervine 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 368.
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?
13 Nov 2026, 11:30 AM 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.
