AFG vs ZIM Today Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips – Who Will Win Today’s India vs Australia Final Match? – UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs just four days ago. Now they meet again in the final, and Zimbabwe will be hoping Rashid Khan, with 27 wickets in his last nine ODIs, forgets to pack his bag for Sharjah.

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Afghanistan and Zimbabwe meet in the final of the UAE ODI Tri-Series in Sharjah. For this AFG vs ZIM match prediction, Afghanistan start as clear favourites after winning both their games in the series.

Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs in their first game. Then they bowled Bangladesh out for 160 and chased it down in 35.3 overs, with Rashid Khan taking 4/31.

Zimbabwe reached the final by beating Bangladesh. Sikandar Raza has 431 runs at an average of 53.88 in his last 10 ODIs, and Brad Evans has 23 wickets in the same period.

Afghanistan have won all five of their recent ODIs and have not lost to Zimbabwe in their last five meetings. Zimbabwe need their best game of the year to win this one.

AFG vs ZIM Match Details

Here are the key details for the AFG vs ZIM Final.

AFG vs ZIM Pitch Report – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Sharjah is a balanced pitch. Fast bowlers get help with the new ball, and spinners get more turn as the game goes on.

The last ODI here showed both. Bangladesh were 28/4 inside seven overs against Afghanistan’s fast bowlers. Later, Rashid Khan got good turn and grip and took 4/31.

Scores here are usually moderate, not huge. Recent first-innings totals at this ground were 235, 252, 244 and 160. Totals around 235 to 250 have been competitive, while 160 was far too few. Teams batting first have won 138 of 264 ODIs here, a small edge over chasing teams.

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AFG vs ZIM Recent Form

The recent results show a big gap between the two teams.

AFG vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record

Afghanistan have dominated this matchup, winning four of the last five ODIs, with one no result.

AFG vs ZIM Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the final are as follows.

Afghanistan:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami

Zimbabwe:

 Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Brendan Taylor (WK), Sikandar Raza (C), Wessly Madhevere, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Ernest Masuku, Blessing Muzarabani

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Top Picks for AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Sediqullah Atal (AFG, BAT) — 490 runs in his last 9 ODIs at an average of 54.44. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Ibrahim Zadran (AFG, BAT) — 460 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 46.
• Sikandar Raza (ZIM, ALL) — 431 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 53.88. Zimbabwe’s most important player.
• Ben Curran (ZIM, BAT) — 323 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 35.89.

Top Bowling Picks

• Rashid Khan (AFG, BOWL) — 27 wickets in his last 9 ODIs at an economy of 4.64. Took 4/31 at this ground two days ago.
• Brad Evans (ZIM, ALL/BOWL) — 23 wickets in his last 10 ODIs. Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker.
• Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG, ALL/BOWL) — 11 wickets in his last 9 ODIs. Took 2/27 against Bangladesh here.
• Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM, BOWL) — 8 wickets in his last 9 ODIs at an economy of 5.09.

AFG vs ZIM Fantasy Team

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Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Rashid Khan
• Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza

AFG vs ZIM Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bat first

Sharjah has a small edge for teams batting first, and the first-innings average (223) is much higher than the second (190). The pitch gives spinners more turn later in the game. In a final, chasing against Rashid Khan on a turning pitch is the last thing any batter wants.

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Today Match Prediction

Prediction: Afghanistan to Win

Afghanistan have won five ODIs in a row and beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs earlier in this series. Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran give them a strong top order, and Rashid Khan is very hard to score off on this pitch.

Zimbabwe have Sikandar Raza and Brad Evans, and both can change a game. But they need almost everything to go right. Afghanistan should lift the trophy.