Image: Afghanistan target T20I series win against Zimbabwe in crucial 2nd clash at Sharjah / © cricketworld.com
For the second T20I between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, both teams will meet at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 29, 2026, with the match scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. The encounter is part of the 2026/27 series and is listed as T20I number 4223. Afghanistan enter the contest after winning the opening match by 37 runs, giving them an opportunity to build on their recent success against Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan will look to Ibrahim Zadran, who has scored 248 runs in his last eight matches at an average of 35.43 and a strike rate of 134.78. Azmatullah Omarzai is another key player, contributing 188 runs at a strike rate of 148.03 across eight matches. With the ball, Omarzai has taken 14 wickets at an economy rate of 9.19, while Rashid Khan has claimed 12 wickets at an economy rate of 7.62.
Zimbabwe will rely on Ryan Burl and Brian Bennett to provide batting contributions. Burl has accumulated 226 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 32.29, while Bennett has scored 199 runs. Brad Evans is a notable bowling option, having taken 17 wickets in his last 10 matches at an economy rate of 9.06.
Afghanistan have won all five of the listed previous encounters, including victories by 9 runs, 7 wickets and 53 runs in earlier meetings. Their recent record provides useful context for the upcoming contest, while Zimbabwe will aim to respond strongly in Sharjah.