On 19^th October at 5:00 PM IST, Afghanistan will meet Zimbabwe in the second match of the ODI Tri Series in UAE at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Brendan Taylor, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Batters – Craig Ervine, Ibrahim Zadran, Brian Bennett
• All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza (VC), Azmatullah Omarzai ©, Brad Evans
• Bowlers – Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar

AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Brendan Taylor, Rahmanullah Gurbaz ©
• Batters – Craig Ervine (VC), Ibrahim Zadran, Brian Bennett
• All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Sikandar Raza, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai
• Bowlers – Wellington Masakadza, Rashid Khan

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AFG vs ZIM Match Preview:

The second match of the UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026 will see Afghanistan take on Zimbabwe on Monday, 19 October, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with the action scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM IST. Zimbabwe head into this fixture with confidence after winning their opening match against Bangladesh by 99 runs. As a result, they currently top the standings with two points and an impressive net run rate of +1.980. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will begin their campaign hoping to secure a strong start and challenge the early leaders.

Zimbabwe made 271/8 in their opening match, with Craig Ervine scoring 93 off 106 balls and Brendan Taylor contributing 81 off 101 deliveries. Despite losing early wickets, the experienced pair helped Zimbabwe build a competitive total. Bangladesh, however, struggled to maintain momentum during the chase and were bowled out for 172 in 33.4 overs, handing Zimbabwe a convincing 99-run victory. The result highlighted Zimbabwe’s batting experience and disciplined bowling, while Bangladesh’s collapse under pressure demonstrated how quickly a chase can unravel when wickets fall at regular intervals.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, possess a balanced squad with aggressive top-order batters, experienced all-rounders and quality spin options. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran could provide an attacking start, while Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi can stabilise the innings. In addition, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan bring valuable experience and match-winning potential. Zimbabwe will look to Ervine and Taylor to maintain their excellent form, while captain Sikandar Raza adds strength with both bat and ball. Although Afghanistan’s spinners could play an important role in Abu Dhabi, Zimbabwe’s opening victory gives them confidence heading into what promises to be a closely contested encounter.

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AFG vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):

Afghanistan Playing 11:

1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)

2) Ibrahim Zadran

3) Sediqullah Atal

4) Rahmat Shah ©

5) Hashmatullah Shahidi

6) Azmatullah Omarzai

7) Mohammad Nabi

8) Rashid Khan

9) AM Ghazanfar

10) Fazalhaq Farooqi

11) Yamin Ahmadzai

Zimbabwe Playing 11:

1) Brian Bennett

2) Ben Curran

3) Tafadzwa Tsiga

4) Brendan Taylor (wk)

5) Craig Ervine

6) Sikandar Raza ©

7) Wessly Madhevere

8) Brad Evans

9) Wellington Masakadza

10) Newman Nyamhuri

11) Blessing Muzarabani

AFG vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:

Looking at the overall head-to-head records, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.