Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · Test Series 2026
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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: team news and playing XIs
Afghanistan play Zimbabwe on Thursday 5 November in Test Series 2026. The head-to-head is level at 2-2 from 5 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 Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah and 7 more, and Zimbabwe Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe head-to-head record?
The head-to-head is level at 2-2 from 5 matches.
What is Afghanistan's current form in 2026?
Afghanistan have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match in 2026, averaging 152 runs per match.
What is Zimbabwe's current form in 2026?
Zimbabwe have won 1 and lost 0 of their 1 match in 2026, averaging 410 runs per match.
When and where is Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe being played?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe is being played on Thursday 5 November 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 Hashmatullah Shahidi (471 runs), Sean Williams (316 runs) and Rahmat Shah (282 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 Blessing Muzarabani (10 wickets), Amir Hamza (9 wickets) and Rashid Khan (8 wickets).
Who are the in-form batters for Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Hashmatullah Shahidi (537 runs), Rahmat Shah (442 runs) and Sean Williams (384 runs).
Who are the in-form bowlers for Afghanistan and Zimbabwe?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Blessing Muzarabani (25 wickets), Amir Hamza (10 wickets) and Tanaka Chivanga (10 wickets).