AFG vs ZIM 1st Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

AFG vs ZIM 1st Test, Cricket Tips: Afghanistan thumped Zimbabwe in the tri-series, and they hammered them with a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series. These sides will be taking on each other in the two-match Test series. Brian Bennett is all set to lead Zimbabwe in the series.

This will be his captaincy debut for his country across formats. Veteran Greame Cremer is back, and his experience will help Zimbabwe against the spin threat of Afghanistan. Zimbabwe have been really struggling to play spin, and Afghanistan have dominated them.

Though Rashid Khan is not part of the test squad but Afghanistan have some quality spinners with them. Rahmat Shah will lead Afghanistan. This year, they have played the most number of test matches, and they are gaining experience in this format.

AFG vs ZIM: Match Details

• Date: November 5-9, 2026 (Thursday-Monday)
• Time: 10:30 AM IST
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details

In India, fans can access the game through the FanCode mobile app or website.

AFG vs ZIM: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 5
• Afghanistan: 2
• Zimbabwe: 2
• Drawn: 1

AFG vs ZIM: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Sharjah has always been slow and low. This wicket has a lot to offer for the spinners. As the game goes on, the wicket will break down, making it slow. The bounce can be uneven, and it will become difficult to bat.

AFG vs ZIM: Possible XIs

Afghanistan: Sediq Atal, Abdul Malik, Shahidullah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Ismal Alam, Qais Ahmed, Zia-ur-Rehman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Md. Saleem

Zimbabwe: Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor, Brian Bennett ©, Craig Ervine, Antum Naqvi, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Kundai Matigimu, Blessing Muzarabani

AFG vs ZIM: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Shahidullah Kamal and Brian Bennett will be two batters who can play well in slow conditions.

Probable Best Bowler

Zia-ur-Rehman and Blessing Muzarabani are two strike bowlers who can take wickets at different phases.

Today Match Prediction: Zimbabwe have a weaker batting unit in these conditions. Hence, we predict Afghanistan to win the first test.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.