Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score and Commentary, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 29 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 2nd T20I / Sharjah Cricket Stadium
221/7 (20 ov)
202/5 (20 ov)
Afghanistan won by 19 runs
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Player of the match
Azmatullah Omarzai,
Afghanistan
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tafadzwa Tsiga | 31 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 134.78 |
| Sikandar Raza | 106 | 56 | 5 | 9 | 189.29 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Ijaz Ahmadzai | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
Afghanistan won by 19 runs
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 7 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 19 runs) | 2nd T20I | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 37 runs) | 1st T20I | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 7 wickets) | Final | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (AFG won by 7 wickets) | 3rd Match | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 7 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 19 runs) | 2nd T20I | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 37 runs) | 1st T20I | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 7 wickets) | Final | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 158 runs) | 2nd Match | 19 Oct 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 120 run (10 ov): Sikandar Raza: 83 (37), Tafadzwa Tsiga: 31 (23)
- Last Bat: Wesley Madhevere 4(4) - c M Akram b FA Malik Fareed Malik
- Fall of Wickets: 39 - 1 Innocent Kaia, 59 - 2 Brian Bennett, 65 - 3 Ryan Burl, 69 - 4 Tadiwanashe Marumani, 82 - 5 Wessly Madhevere
- Reviews Remaining: Zimbabwe - 2 of 2, Afghanistan - 2 of 2
- Toss: Zimbabwe elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 2nd T20I
- Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- City: Sharjah
- Umpires: Ahmed Shah Durrani(Afghanistan), Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan), Ahmad Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan, TV)
- Referee: Hamimullah Hamid (Afghanistan)
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Six, Rashid Khan bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Sikandar Raza dispatches it over square leg for six. With a steep chase ahead, that boundary provides a vital boost.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, Four, Full leg-spin on the stumps from Rashid Khan. Sikandar Raza rocks back and drills an inside out shot past short cover for four, bringing up his fifty with a boundary in this steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length around off stump, and the ball is pushed towards short cover for one run.
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, no run, Rashid Khan lands a full-length ball around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to mid off for no run in this steep chase.
Rashid Khan to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Rashid Khan lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked toward short midwicket for one run. With the chase remaining tight, he gets across safely.
Rashid Khan to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Rashid Khan, knocked down to mid on to take one run.
End of over 17 (13 runs)
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Pitched up around off stump by Fareed Ahmad Malik, and it is worked away toward short midwicket for two. The steep target keeps the pressure firmly on.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, no run, Fareed Ahmad Malik hits a good length in line with off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, dotting it down as the required rate climbs further out of reach.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik delivers a good length ball around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover, clearing the ropes for six to keep the improbable chase moving.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, Six, Fareed Ahmad Malik lands it on a good length around off stump. Sikandar Raza lofts it cleanly over short cover for six to chip away at the steep target.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pitched full outside off stump, and he punches it toward point to take one.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 wide, Fareed Ahmad Malik misses the mark with a full delivery pushed wide outside off stump, gifting an extra run to the total.
Fareed Ahmad Malik to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Fareed Ahmad Malik serves a full length delivery outside off stump, guided away toward point for one.
End of over 18 (17 runs)
Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and works it toward short midwicket for one run.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease to play inside out towards short mid-wicket, but cannot beat the infield.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump, but pushes it too wide. The batter stays back, ignores it, and collects an extra run for his team.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, no run, Shahidullah Kamal lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease and chooses to leave it alone as the required rate keeps climbing in this steep chase.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length on the stumps, he hangs back and inside-outs it towards short midwicket for one run. With the steep required rate climbing, that single keeps the chase moving.
Shahidullah Kamal to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Off-spin on a good length on the stumps, and he hangs in the crease to work it towards short cover for one. With the target so steep, singles will hardly suffice.
Shahidullah Kamal to Sikandar Raza, Six, Sediqullah Atal drops it short on the stumps with an off-break. Sikandar Raza hangs back in his crease and hammers a pull over square leg for six. Even with that hit, the chase remains improbable.
End of over 19 (10 runs)
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed toward short cover for one. With the target steep, they must settle for a single.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands a good-length delivery outside off stump, but it strays too far across the line and is called wide.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sikandar Raza lifts it cleanly over short cover for six, keeping the improbable chase moving.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Ijaz Ahmadzai concedes a single as the batter pushes the ball away to rotate the strike. Just one run taken.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Tafadzwa Tsiga, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Ijaz Ahmadzai, knocked towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, no run, Ijaz Ahmadzai serves a full length ball outside the off stump. The batter cannot connect, resulting in a dot with an improbable equation remaining.
Ijaz Ahmadzai to Sikandar Raza, Six, Ijaz Ahmadzai lands it on a good length on the stumps. Sikandar Raza powers it high and deep over short mid-wicket for six runs to finish the innings.
End of over 20 (16 runs)