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 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 85.71 |
| Usman Ghani | c Ryan Burl b Sikandar Raza | 39 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 125.81 |
| Karim Janat | b Wellington Masakadza | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 150 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 72* | 35 | 5 | 5 | 205.71 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Tarisai Musakanda b Richard Ngarava | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Asghar Afghan (c) | c Wellington Masakadza b Faraz Akram | 24 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 200 |
| Rashid Khan | c Richmond Mutumbami b Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | c Wellington Masakadza b Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Masakadza | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Faraz Akram | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikandar Raza | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinashe Kamunhukamwe | b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Tarisai Musakanda | c Mohammad Nabi b Naveen ul Haq | 30 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 107.14 |
| Sean Williams (c) | b Mohammad Nabi | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Milton Shumba | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Karim Janat | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Sikandar Raza | not out | 41* | 29 | 2 | 1 | 141.38 |
| Richmond Mutumbami (wk) | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Karim Janat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | not out | 39* | 31 | 1 | 3 | 125.81 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 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 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
106.9 |
| 2 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
94.3 |
| 3 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
73.0 |
| 4 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
63.1 |
| 5 |
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
|
57.4 |
| 6 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
51.5 |
| 7 |
Usman Ghani
AFG
|
39.8 |
| 8 |
Wellington Masakadza
ZIM
|
39.2 |
| 9 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
36.7 |
| 10 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
36.2 |
| 11 |
Tarisai Musakanda
ZIM
|
35.5 |
| 12 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
35.1 |
| 13 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
34.4 |
| 14 |
Sean Williams
ZIM
|
27.6 |
| 15 |
Faraz Akram
ZIM
|
21.8 |
| 16 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
17.3 |
| 17 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
10.3 |
| 18 |
Sharafuddin Ashraf
AFG
|
10.1 |
| 19 |
Milton Shumba
ZIM
|
8.4 |
| 20 |
Tinashe Kamunhukamwe
ZIM
|
0.8 |
| 21 |
Richmond Mutumbami
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 47 runs in T20I 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 20 March 2021. Najibullah Zadran top-scored with 72 off 35 balls and Karim Janat took 2/34.
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, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq. Zimbabwe XI: Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Tarisai Musakanda, Sean Williams (c), Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Richmond Mutumbami (wk), Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Faraz Akram, Wellington Masakadza.
Who won Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan won by 47 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe played?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday 20 March 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Afghanistan scored 183/7 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 136/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Najibullah Zadran was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 107/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Najibullah Zadran top-scored with 72 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Karim Janat took 2/34 in 4 overs.