Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Dream11 prediction for the 3rd 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 3rd T20I of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday, 1 November 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, 3rd T20I
- Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026
- Format: T20I
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Date and time: 1 Nov 2026, 8:00 PM IST
AFG vs ZIM pitch report and weather
In 53 recent Men's T20 matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 158, and sides batting first have won 32 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: 22.8˚C, Clear, rain chance 0 %, humidity 73%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG | All-rounder | 116, 7, 8, 17, 11 | 1/17, 2/39, 1/6, 2/27, 0/18 | 87 |
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | All-rounder | 106*, 17, 68, 48, 4 | 1/53, 1/33, 0/17, 1/54, 2/28 | 83 |
| Rashid Khan | AFG | All-rounder | 25*, 30, 8, 6, 28 | 1/29, 2/20, 3/41, 4/31, 4/17 | 78 |
| Brad Evans | ZIM | All-rounder | 4, 1, 14, 5, 11 | 2/40, 2/34, 0/42, 3/48, 4/45 | 68 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | AFG | Batter | 1, 5, 70*, 34, 90 | 0/3, 1/13, 1/23, 2/35, 1/2 | 52 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | AFG | Bowler | 1*, 6, 4, 6, 21 | 2/34, 1/15, 2/13, 1/38, 2/41 | 46 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | AFG | All-rounder | 52, 52, 14, 30, 3 | 0/16, 0/38, 1/30, 0/6, 0/25 | 46 |
| Kundai Matigimu | ZIM | Bowler | 19, 11*, 0, 0, 13 | 2/48, 0/32, 2/31, 0/29, 2/124 | 44 |
| Ernest Masuku | ZIM | Bowler | 0, 0, 3, 2, 0 | 1/42, 2/41, 3/44, 0/38, 2/33 | 40 |
| Vincent Masekesa | ZIM | Bowler | 3, 1*, 4, 1, 2 | 1/21, 4/48, 0/32, 1/64, 1/104 | 39 |
| Brian Bennett | ZIM | All-rounder | 22, 13, 9, 31, 0 | 0/19, 2/8, 0/7, 1/22, 0/11 | 37 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | AFG | All-rounder | 0, 46, 19, 20, 19 | 0/10, 1/12, 0/15, 0/16, 2/28 | 36 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 0, 18, 36 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Tadiwanashe Marumani (ZIM): steady recent numbers.
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 1, 5, 70* in the last 3 innings; 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Sediqullah Atal (AFG): steady recent numbers.
All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 116, 7, 8 in the last 3 innings; 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Sikandar Raza (ZIM): 106*, 17, 68 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Abdullah Ahmadzai (AFG): 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Kundai Matigimu (ZIM): 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG), our top-rated player, with 116, 7, 8 in the last 3 innings; 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Sikandar Raza (ZIM): 106*, 17, 68 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Sikandar Raza (ZIM), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Vincent Masekesa (ZIM), likely to be in fewer teams.
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Innocent Kaia
- All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai (C), Sikandar Raza (VC), Rashid Khan, Brad Evans
- Bowlers: Abdullah Ahmadzai, Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku
- Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai · Vice-captain: Sikandar Raza
- Team split: AFG 6 : 5 ZIM
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Innocent Kaia, Sediqullah Atal
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Brad Evans (VC), Rashid Khan
- Bowlers: Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku, Vincent Masekesa
- Captain: Sikandar Raza · Vice-captain: Brad Evans
- Team split: AFG 5 : 6 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 (c), Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Akram Zazai, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brad Evans, Kundai Matigimu, Ernest Masuku, Vincent Masekesa
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?
Azmatullah Omarzai is our captain pick and Sikandar Raza 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 158.
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?
1 Nov 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.
