Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe - Prediction, Preview & H2H · Tri-Nation Series 2026
The Statz verdict
Afghanistan lead this head-to-head 13–2.
Head-to-head record
15 meetings · 2016–2025Season comparison
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: preview and key facts
Afghanistan play Zimbabwe on Monday 19 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. Afghanistan lead the head-to-head 13-2 from 15 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Afghanistan are likely to field Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli and 7 more, and Zimbabwe Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe head-to-head record?
Afghanistan lead 13-2 from 15 matches.
What is Zimbabwe's current form in 2026?
Zimbabwe have won 2 and lost 3 of their 5 matches in 2026, averaging 159.4 runs per match.
When and where is Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe being played?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe is being played on Monday 19 October 2026, starting 05:30 UTC (11:00 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe meetings are Rahmanullah Gurbaz (425 runs), Sikandar Raza (318 runs) and Mohammad Nabi (305 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe meetings are Rashid Khan (27 wickets), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (13 wickets) and Blessing Muzarabani (12 wickets).
Who are the in-form batters for Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Ibrahim Zadran (380 runs), Darwish Rasooli (256 runs) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (228 runs).
Who are the in-form bowlers for Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Brad Evans (17 wickets), Rashid Khan (15 wickets) and Azmatullah Omarzai (14 wickets).