AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe In UAE, 2026

Match Preview

Afghanistan lead Zimbabwe 2–0 in this T20I series. They won the first match by 37 runs. They then won the second match by 19 runs on 29 October 2026.

The second game had a huge score. Azmatullah Omarzai made 116 runs. Sikandar Raza answered with 106 not out for Zimbabwe. These knocks make the AFG vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction a close player-choice test.

Afghanistan have the better series start. Their top order has scored well. Rashid Khan also brings wickets and late runs. Zimbabwe need a stronger start and more control with the ball.

Pre-toss notice: The final playing XIs and toss are not confirmed. Treat every team, role and captain choice below as provisional. Check the official XI, batting order, keeper tag, app roles and credits after the toss.

The first two games give a clear series story. Afghanistan scored 177 and 221/7. Zimbabwe reached 140 and 202/5. Afghanistan defended both totals, but the second chase was much closer.

That gap matters for fantasy planning. A simple Afghanistan-heavy team follows the series result. A safer build still includes Raza and one or two Zimbabwe bowlers. Their players can score even when Zimbabwe lose.

The main question is role certainty. Gurbaz and Marumani are wicketkeeper choices. Omarzai and Raza can add points with bat and ball. Rashid can take wickets, but his exact workload needs the team sheet.

The evidence cutoff is 30 October 2026 at 11:05 PM IST. No later XI, toss or injury update is used here.

Match Details

The match is set for Sharjah on 1 November 2026. The app team should wait for the toss update. This is especially important because some squad places are still open.

Afghanistan Recent Form

Afghanistan won both completed series matches before the 30 October 2026 cutoff. The scores show strong batting depth and useful wicket-taking options.

Azmatullah Omarzai made 116 and took 1/17 in the second match. Ijaz Ahmadzai scored 52 in both games. Shahidullah Kamal made 46 in the opener.

Rashid Khan scored 30 and took 2/20 in the first match. He then took 1/29 in the second game. His workload still needs a toss-day check.

Zimbabwe Recent Form

Zimbabwe lost both completed matches. Still, the second game showed their batting can put pressure on Afghanistan.

Sikandar Raza hit 106 not out in the second match. Tafadzwa Tsiga added 31 not out. Brian Bennett also made 22 in that chase.

Newman Nyamhuri took four wickets in the opener. Blessing Muzarabani remains a key pace option if selected. Zimbabwe need early wickets to stop Afghanistan’s top order.

Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact

The ground is Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. The evidence here covers men’s T20 and T20I matches only. Women’s matches, ODIs and wider venue records are not mixed into this view.

The two completed 2026 series games at this ground ended with Afghanistan totals of 177 and 221/7. Afghanistan defended both scores. This is a two-match current-series sample, not a ground average.

Two checked men’s T20Is at Sharjah in October 2025 had first-innings scores of 151/9 and 143/9. Bangladesh chased both totals. This small sample shows that low-to-mid totals can still be chased.

A separate four-match men’s Champions T20 sample had first-innings scores from 164/9 to 242/5. Its sample mean was 198.50. That WCL evidence is kept separate from the current T20I data. See the Sharjah Cricket Stadium T20 Pitch Report for that venue context.

The fantasy base is simple. Top-order batters can face more balls. Wicket-taking bowlers can score points in either innings. Choose spin or pace only after checking the confirmed XI and the strip used.

There is no fixed par score here. Do not add weather or dew claims without verified match-day evidence. The toss may change the best balance.

The two wins also show two different game paths. Afghanistan won the opener with a 177-run total. Their bowlers then held Zimbabwe to 140. In the next match, Afghanistan posted 221/7. Zimbabwe reached 202/5, led by Raza’s unbeaten hundred.

This gives fantasy teams a clear choice. One build can back Afghanistan’s top order and control bowlers. Another can cover a high-scoring Zimbabwe reply. Raza, Omarzai and Rashid fit both game scripts because they can contribute in more than one skill.

Wicketkeepers need a final role check. Gurbaz played the first two games for Afghanistan. Marumani kept for Zimbabwe in both matches. Tsiga also offers a Zimbabwe wicketkeeper route after his unbeaten 31 in the second game.

Bowling picks need the same care. Nyamhuri took four wickets in the opener. Farooqi played the first match, while Farid Ahmad Malik played the second. The final team sheet must decide which pace options remain in the six scenarios.

Head-To-Head In The Current 2026 T20I Series

This section covers only Afghanistan versus Zimbabwe men’s T20Is in the UAE in 2026. Afghanistan lead the current series 2–0.

• 27 October 2026, Sharjah: Afghanistan won by 37 runs.
• 29 October 2026, Sharjah: Afghanistan won by 19 runs.

Older ODI meetings are outside this T20I record. The AFG vs ZIM 1st T20I Dream11 archive is a separate earlier preview. The AFG vs ZIM ODI final archive also covers a different format.

Probable Playing XIs – Not Confirmed

These are editorial candidates from the supplied squad and recent-XI evidence. They are not announced playing XIs. Afghanistan have no confirmed final XI at the cutoff.

Afghanistan Candidate XI

Zimbabwe Candidate XI

Kundai Matigimu replaces Brad Evans for this match. Richard Ngarava is absent while recovering from a back injury.

Innocent Kaia is a separate fitness-dependent option. He was reported as likely to be fit. His fitness and selection still need a final check.

The roles above are editorial labels. They are not confirmed app roles. Check the fantasy app for credits, role tags and the 100-credit limit after the official XI.

Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams

Team 1: Balanced Current-Series Core

Use the strongest recent roles from both completed T20Is. Keep this as the balanced pre-toss base.

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WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tadiwanashe Marumani

BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Ijaz Ahmadzai

AR: Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza

BOWL: Noor Ahmad, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai · Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza

Risk: Final XI, app roles and credits are not confirmed.

Team 2: Afghanistan Batting Push

Back Afghanistan’s top order and middle-order power after two series wins. This suits an Afghanistan batting-first script.

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WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tafadzwa Tsiga

BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Ijaz Ahmadzai

AR: Brian Bennett, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza

BOWL: Fazal Haq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain: Sediqullah Atal · Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai

Risk: It needs Afghanistan’s batters to face enough balls.

Team 3: Zimbabwe Response

Use Zimbabwe’s response path around Raza, the top order and the pace attack. Keep Afghanistan’s key wicket threats.

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WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tadiwanashe Marumani

BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia

AR: Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett

BOWL: Noor Ahmad, Blessing Muzarabani, Kundai Matigimu

Captain: Sikandar Raza · Vice-Captain: Blessing Muzarabani

Risk: Kaia’s fitness was reported as positive but his XI place is not confirmed.

Team 4: Spin And Control

Use extra spin options if the confirmed XIs show a slower surface plan. It mixes Afghanistan spin with Zimbabwe control.

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WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tafadzwa Tsiga

BAT: Sediqullah Atal, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Ben Curran

AR: Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza

BOWL: Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wellington Masakadza

Captain: Rashid Khan · Vice-Captain: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Risk: A flat strip can reduce the value of the spin-heavy build.

Team 5: New-Ball Seam

Use a pace-led build if the toss and surface suggest early movement. It gives both sides new-ball wicket paths.

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WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tadiwanashe Marumani

BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Ben Curran

AR: Azmatullah Omarzai, Sikandar Raza

BOWL: Fazal Haq Farooqi, Farid Ahmad Malik, Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri

Captain: Fazal Haq Farooqi · Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza

Risk: Extra bowlers can leave too little top-order batting.

Team 6: Afghanistan Control Chase

Build for an Afghanistan chase with keeper points, top-order time and three wicket-taking bowlers.

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WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tadiwanashe Marumani

BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Innocent Kaia

AR: Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Sikandar Raza

BOWL: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Newman Nyamhuri, Kundai Matigimu

Captain: Rashid Khan · Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Risk: The chase angle loses value if Afghanistan bat first.

Captain And Vice-Captain Choices

Azmatullah Omarzai

Omarzai made 116 and took 1/17 in the second T20I. He offers two scoring paths. Use him as captain when he is confirmed to bat in the main group and bowl his normal spell. His value drops if his bowling role is reduced.

Rashid Khan

Rashid took 2/20 in the opener and 1/29 in the next game. He can add late runs too. Captain him when the pitch supports his spin and his workload looks normal. Avoid a blind pick if the final XI changes his role.

Sikandar Raza

Raza made 106 not out in the second match. He also brings all-round value for Zimbabwe. He suits captain or vice-captain status when Zimbabwe bat in a strong role and he is likely to bowl.

Sediqullah Atal

Atal is a top-order batting option for Afghanistan. He becomes stronger when Afghanistan bat first or need a long chase. Confirm his opening position before using him as captain.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gurbaz offers batting and wicketkeeping points. He is useful in chase-focused builds. Check his keeper tag and batting slot before making him vice-captain.

Toss-Day Repair Checklist

• Remove every player left out of the official XI.
• Check the confirmed wicketkeeper tag.
• Confirm each player’s batting order.
• Check which all-rounders can bowl four overs.
• Recheck app roles and player credits.
• Keep the captain and vice-captain in the XI.
• Review workload after the toss and team news.

Top 3 Player Battles

Sediqullah Atal Versus Zimbabwe’s New-Ball Attack

Atal’s value depends on his time at the top. Zimbabwe’s new-ball bowlers will try to attack early. This is a role-based matchup, not a verified direct ball-by-ball record.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Versus Zimbabwe Pace

Gurbaz can change the powerplay quickly. Zimbabwe pace can test his early shots. The final batting slot and pitch reading should guide this choice.

Sikandar Raza Versus Afghanistan Spin

Raza showed his scoring range with 106 not out. Afghanistan’s spin group can slow his middle-overs plans. This matchup depends on his strike rotation and the selected bowling mix.

Key Players To Look Out For

Azmatullah Omarzai: His 116 and 1/17 set the recent benchmark. His workload must be confirmed.

Ibrahim Zadran: The Afghanistan captain gives a top-order route. His value rises if he bats through the powerplay.

Rashid Khan: He has wickets in both games. Late runs add another path, but workload matters.

Sikandar Raza: His unbeaten 106 showed Zimbabwe’s response power. His all-round role remains important.

Newman Nyamhuri: He took four wickets in the opener. His new-ball and middle-overs role needs confirmation.

Blessing Muzarabani: He is a major Zimbabwe pace option. Select him only if named in the XI.

Match Winner Prediction

The qualified lean is Afghanistan. They lead this series 2–0 and defended both Sharjah totals. This is not a guarantee.

The toss, final XI and surface plan can change the match. Zimbabwe showed batting strength in the second game. A balanced fantasy team should still cover both sides.

FAQs

When Is AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I And What Time Does It Start?

The match is on Sunday, 1 November 2026. It starts at 8:00 PM IST, or 2:30 PM GMT and 6:30 PM UAE time.

Where Is The Match Being Played?

The match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?

No. The final XIs and toss were not available at the 30 October 2026 cutoff. Check the official team sheets before making a fantasy team.

What Should Readers Check Before Making A Fantasy Team?

Check the official XI, keeper tag, batting order and bowling roles. Then verify app credits, role labels and the captain and vice-captain choices.