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 Richmond Mutumbami b Richard Ngarava | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Karim Janat | b Ryan Burl | 53 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 139.47 |
| Usman Ghani | c Blessing Muzarabani b Donald Tiripano | 49 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 144.12 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Ryan Burl b Blessing Muzarabani | 12 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Tarisai Musakanda b Blessing Muzarabani | 40 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 266.67 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | not out | 14* | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
| Rashid Khan | not out | 9* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 44 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Brandon Mavuta | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Donald Tiripano | 2 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Sean Williams (c) | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinashe Kamunhukamwe | lbw b Bowler | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarisai Musakanda | c Najibullah Zadran b Amir Hamza | 22 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 146.67 |
| Sean Williams (c) | b Mohammad Nabi | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 225 |
| Wesley Madhevere | c Usman Ghani b Naveen ul Haq | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Sikandar Raza | c Amir Hamza b Fareed Ahmad | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Richmond Mutumbami (wk) | lbw b Mohammad Nabi | 21 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Ryan Burl | c Usman Ghani b Rashid Khan | 40 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 137.93 |
| Donald Tiripano | b Rashid Khan | 24 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 171.43 |
| Brandon Mavuta | c Naveen ul Haq b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | b Karim Janat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Amir Hamza | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 3.1 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 8.71 | 3 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 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 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
137.3 |
| 2 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
107.7 |
| 3 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
70.0 |
| 4 |
Donald Tiripano
ZIM
|
63.9 |
| 5 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
54.8 |
| 6 |
Usman Ghani
AFG
|
53.0 |
| 7 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
44.5 |
| 8 |
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
|
42.1 |
| 9 |
Tarisai Musakanda
ZIM
|
37.5 |
| 10 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
34.6 |
| 11 |
Fareed Ahmad
AFG
|
31.9 |
| 12 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
31.5 |
| 13 |
Sean Williams
ZIM
|
29.3 |
| 14 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
23.9 |
| 15 |
Amir Hamza
AFG
|
23.9 |
| 16 |
Richmond Mutumbami
ZIM
|
22.2 |
| 17 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
13.1 |
| 18 |
Wesley Madhevere
ZIM
|
11.1 |
| 19 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
10.9 |
| 20 |
Brandon Mavuta
ZIM
|
6.1 |
| 21 |
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
ZIM
|
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 45 runs in T20I 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 19 March 2021. Karim Janat top-scored with 53 off 38 balls and Rashid Khan took 3/30.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Usman Ghani, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Asghar Afghan (c), Rashid Khan, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Amir Hamza, Naveen ul Haq, Fareed Ahmad. Zimbabwe XI: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tarisai Musakanda, Sean Williams (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Ryan Burl, Donald Tiripano, Brandon Mavuta, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Who won Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan won by 45 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe played?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday 19 March 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan scored 193/5 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 148/10 in 17.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Mohammad Nabi was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 137/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Karim Janat top-scored with 53 off 38 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Rashid Khan took 3/30 in 3 overs.