Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
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Sikandar Raza
ZIM
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Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground
Nagpur, India
Based on the last 10 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2016). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA vs WI 25 Mar 2016 | 122/8 (20) | 123/7 (19.4) | 245 |
| WI vs AFG 27 Mar 2016 | 123/7 (20) | 117/8 (20) | 240 |
| IND vs BAN 10 Nov 2019 | 174/5 (20) | 144/10 (19.2) | 318 |
| IND vs AUS 23 Sep 2022 | 90/5 (8) | 92/4 (7.2) | 182 |
| IND vs NZ 21 Jan 2026 | 238/7 (20) | 190/7 (20) | 428 |
AFG at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground
Top Scorer
Mohammad Shahzad
166 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nabi
8 wkts
ZIM at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground
Top Scorer
Sean Williams
78 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wellington Masakadza
5 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Hamilton Masakadza b Sean Williams | 40 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 173.91 |
| Noor Ali Zadran | c Sikandar Raza b Tinashe Panyangara | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Sikandar Raza b Tinashe Panyangara | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | b Tinashe Panyangara | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | c Vusi Sibanda b Donald Tiripano | 43 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 116.22 |
| Mohammad Nabi | run out (Richmond Mutumbami) | 52 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 162.5 |
| Shafiqullah Shafiq | not out | 9* | 4 | 0 | 1 | 225 |
| Dawlat Zadran | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Tendai Chatara | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Donald Tiripano | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 13.67 | 9 | 0 |
| Sean Williams | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Tinashe Panyangara | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vusi Sibanda | c Hamid Hassan b Rashid Khan | 13 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 61.9 |
| Hamilton Masakadza (c) | b Hamid Hassan | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
| Richmond Mutumbami (wk) | c Najibullah Zadran b Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Sean Williams | st Mohammad Shahzad b Rashid Khan | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 81.25 |
| Malcolm Waller | b Samiullah Shinwari | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Sikandar Raza | b Hamid Hassan | 15 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 88.24 |
| Elton Chigumbura | c Shafiqullah Shafiq b Rashid Khan | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Wellington Masakadza | b Dawlat Zadran | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Donald Tiripano | run out (Samiullah Shinwari) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tinashe Panyangara | not out | 17* | 7 | 0 | 2 | 242.86 |
| Tendai Chatara | c Shafiqullah Shafiq b Asghar Afghan | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlat Zadran | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Hamid Hassan | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 3.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 2.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | 0.4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
164.3 |
| 2 |
Tinashe Panyangara
ZIM
|
138.7 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
117.4 |
| 4 |
Hamid Hassan
AFG
|
76.2 |
| 5 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
71.1 |
| 6 |
Samiullah Shinwari
AFG
|
69.1 |
| 7 |
Sean Williams
ZIM
|
66.7 |
| 8 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
30.5 |
| 9 |
Hamilton Masakadza
ZIM
|
23.2 |
| 10 |
Tendai Chatara
ZIM
|
21.7 |
| 11 |
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
|
20.3 |
| 12 |
Elton Chigumbura
ZIM
|
20.1 |
| 13 |
Dawlat Zadran
AFG
|
20.1 |
| 14 |
Shafiqullah Shafiq
AFG
|
19.6 |
| 15 |
Donald Tiripano
ZIM
|
19.3 |
| 16 |
Richmond Mutumbami
ZIM
|
15.9 |
| 17 |
Vusi Sibanda
ZIM
|
13.4 |
| 18 |
Noor Ali Zadran
AFG
|
11.9 |
| 19 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
10.9 |
| 20 |
Malcolm Waller
ZIM
|
10.3 |
| 21 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: who played
Afghanistan won by 59 runs in T20 World Cup 2016 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on 12 March 2016. Mohammad Nabi top-scored with 52 off 32 balls and Rashid Khan took 3/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Asghar Afghan (c), Gulbadin Naib, Samiullah Shinwari, Mohammad Nabi, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Dawlat Zadran, Hamid Hassan, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan. Zimbabwe XI: Vusi Sibanda, Hamilton Masakadza (c), Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Sean Williams, Malcolm Waller, Sikandar Raza, Elton Chigumbura, Wellington Masakadza, Donald Tiripano, Tinashe Panyangara, Tendai Chatara.
Who won Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan won by 59 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe played?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe was played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur on Saturday 12 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan scored 186/6 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 127/10 in 19.4 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Rashid Khan was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 164/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Mohammad Nabi top-scored with 52 off 32 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Rashid Khan took 3/11 in 4 overs.