Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Based on 15 H2H matches (2016–2025)
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AFG
Rating: 220
ZIM
Rating: 202
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Craig Ervine
ZIM
Fours (2+)
Ryan Burl
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Craig Ervine
ZIM
Runs (20+)
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Craig Ervine
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Fours (2+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 15 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
AFG at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Mohammad Nabi
238 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
15 wkts
ZIM at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Ryan Burl
81 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Blessing Muzarabani
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Donald Tiripano b Ryan Burl | 87 | 45 | 6 | 7 | 193.33 |
| Karim Janat | c Richmond Mutumbami b Richard Ngarava | 26 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Sikandar Raza b Blessing Muzarabani | 55 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 144.74 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Brandon Mavuta b Richard Ngarava | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Rashid Khan | c Richmond Mutumbami b Blessing Muzarabani | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Usman Ghani | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 10.75 | 4 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Donald Tiripano | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 | 4 | 0 |
| Sean Williams (c) | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Mavuta | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinashe Kamunhukamwe | b Rashid Khan | 44 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 118.92 |
| Tarisai Musakanda | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fareed Ahmad | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Sean Williams (c) | c Hashmatullah Shahidi b Karim Janat | 22 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 110 |
| Sikandar Raza | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fareed Ahmad | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 157.14 |
| Ryan Burl | b Karim Janat | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Richmond Mutumbami (wk) | b Rashid Khan | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Wesley Madhevere | lbw b Rashid Khan | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Donald Tiripano | not out | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Brandon Mavuta | not out | 10* | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Amir Hamza | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 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 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
142.4 |
| 2 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
114.6 |
| 3 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
84.4 |
| 4 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
58.0 |
| 5 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
54.7 |
| 6 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
53.0 |
| 7 |
Fareed Ahmad
AFG
|
51.9 |
| 8 |
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
ZIM
|
49.5 |
| 9 |
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
|
48.3 |
| 10 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
37.0 |
| 11 |
Richmond Mutumbami
ZIM
|
33.8 |
| 12 |
Sean Williams
ZIM
|
31.0 |
| 13 |
Tarisai Musakanda
ZIM
|
30.9 |
| 14 |
Brandon Mavuta
ZIM
|
27.4 |
| 15 |
Donald Tiripano
ZIM
|
15.2 |
| 16 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
13.1 |
| 17 |
Amir Hamza
AFG
|
10.3 |
| 18 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
7.3 |
| 19 |
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
|
1.6 |
| 20 |
Najibullah Zadran
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 48 runs in T20I 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 17 March 2021. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 87 off 45 balls and Rashid Khan took 3/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Karim Janat, Asghar Afghan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Najibullah Zadran, Usman Ghani, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Amir Hamza, Naveen ul Haq, Fareed Ahmad. Zimbabwe XI: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tarisai Musakanda, Sean Williams (c), Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Wesley Madhevere, Donald Tiripano, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Who won Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan won by 48 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe played?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 17 March 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan scored 198/5 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 150/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Karim Janat was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 142/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 87 off 45 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Rashid Khan took 3/28 in 4 overs.