Zimbabwe are the pick in this Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe match prediction, carrying a 53% win probability against 47% for Afghanistan. The first Test in Sharjah ended in a draw after Zimbabwe made 504 and 523/5 and Afghanistan answered with 514, so runs are plentiful here. Zimbabwe’s batting, built around Brendan Taylor and captain Brian Bennett, looks a touch sharper in a tight contest. This preview covers the toss, pitch, weather, head-to-head record, both squads and fantasy cricket tips for AFG vs ZIM, with a clear verdict at the end.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Match Details
Match | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 2nd Test | Afghanistan v Zimbabwe |
Date | 13/11/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 12:00 PM / PKT 11:00 AM / INR 11:30 AM |
Format | Test |
Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Recent performance | Afghanistan – W L L D D, Zimbabwe – L L W W D |
AFG vs ZIM Afghanistan v Zimbabwe 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Coverage of this Test depends on where you are, and the platforms confirmed for each region are listed below.
- Pakistan: A Sports (TV), Tamasha (Live Streaming)
- India: FanCode (Live Streaming; no TV telecast)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (TV & Live Streaming)
- Bangladesh: T Sports (TV), Tapmad (Live Streaming)
- Sri Lanka: PEO TV, ThePapare1 on Dialog TV (TV); Dialog Play (Live Streaming)
- MENA: Cricbuzz
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH)
Broadcast details may vary by region.
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Toss Prediction
Zimbabwe are likely to take the toss and put runs on the board first. More than 1,500 runs came in the first Test here, so a big opening total looks like the safest route to take defeat out of the picture and squeeze the chasing side. No pitch or dew details were supplied, and dew rarely decides a five-day game anyway.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
No official pitch report had been issued when this was written, so the first Test is the best guide. Zimbabwe’s 504 and 523/5 against Afghanistan’s 514 in a drawn match point to a flat surface that rewards patient batting. Bowlers will need discipline, and spin may matter more as the game ages, though that is a judgement and not a reported fact.
Weather Report
This weather report is thin because no forecast, temperature or dew figures were supplied with the match details. Dew matters little in a Test played in daylight, and the first Test in Sharjah ran its full five days to a draw. Check local conditions on the morning of play, since any lost time would raise the draw risk for both sides.
AFG vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 6 |
Afghanistan Won | 2 |
Zimbabwe Won | 2 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 2 (draws) |
First-ever Fixture | March 2, 2021 |
Most-recent Fixture | November 5, 2026 |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Team Preview & Squads
Afghanistan
Rahmat Shah captains Afghanistan, and his challenge in this AFG vs ZIM preview is turning a competitive side into a winning one. The form line reads W L L D D, one win in five, and the first Test fit that pattern: 514 was a solid reply to Zimbabwe’s 504 but produced no result. Shah will need sharp declaration timing if he wants to force one.
The batting leans on Sediqullah Atal, the key batter, with Hashmatullah Shahidi adding all-round value. Atal is our pick for Afghanistan’s top run-scorer and most sixes, and a first-innings 440+ is forecast. That sits below the 514 they posted last time, so the number is cautious.
Zia-ur-Rehman is the main bowler, and Mohammad Saleem is tipped to lead the wicket column. Afghanistan conceded 504 and then 523/5 in the first Test, 1,027 runs in two innings, which is a lot to defend. More control with the ball is the clearest fix.
Afghanistan Squad:
Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ismat Alam, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohammad Saleem, Qais Ahmad, Rahmanullah, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia-ur-Rehman, Ziaur Rahman
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett captains Zimbabwe and is also the key all-rounder, so he shapes the game with bat, ball and field settings. Their form reads L L W W D, and the Sharjah draw, built on 504 and 523/5, showed they can bat for long stretches without losing control.
Brendan Taylor anchors the order. He top-scored with 131 and 82 in the first Test and walked away as Player of the Match. Bennett is tipped as Zimbabwe’s top run-scorer and most-sixes hitter, and a first-innings 450+ is forecast, a fraction ahead of Afghanistan’s 440+.
Newman Nyamhuri is the key bowler, and Blessing Muzarabani is predicted to finish as top wicket-taker. Afghanistan’s 514 shows the attack struggled to bowl them out cheaply, so the new-ball spells are worth watching. No confirmed playing XI was available, so these roles could still shift.
Zimbabwe Squad:
Brian Bennett, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Brad Evans, Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani, Antum Naqvi, Newman Nyamhuri, Brendan Taylor, Tafadzwa Tsiga
AFG vs ZIM Prediction
Event | Afghanistan | Zimbabwe |
Toss Winner | – | Zimbabwe |
Player of the Match | – | Brian Bennett |
Top Run Scorer | Sediqullah Atal | Brian Bennett |
Top Wicket Taker | Mohammad Saleem | Blessing Muzarabani |
Most Sixes | Sediqullah Atal | Brian Bennett |
1st innings Predicted Score | 440+ | 450+ |
Win Probability | 47% | 53% |
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Winning Prediction
Our call is Zimbabwe at 53% over Afghanistan at 47%. They have a captain who contributes in every department, Taylor’s 131 from the last Test, and a slightly higher forecast total at 450+. A draw is a real possibility on this surface, so treat this as a narrow edge and not a lock. Who do you back, Bennett’s Zimbabwe or Afghanistan? Follow JeetBuzz for match updates, stats and analysis.
FAQ: Afghanistan v Zimbabwe 2026 2nd Test
What time does the Afghanistan v Zimbabwe 2nd Test start in IST?
The match starts at 11:30 AM IST on November 13, 2026.
Where can I watch the 2nd Test live in India?
The match is available stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who was Player of the Match in the 1st Test?
Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor won the award after scoring 131 and 82.