Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, T20I series: date, match time, selections, telecast and live streaming details

The cricket rivalry between Zimbabwe And Afghanistan has recently seen a shift in momentum, creating an intriguing backdrop for them upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series from October 29 at Harare Sports Club. While the teams recently concluded a Test match that showcased Zimbabwe’s long-term strength, the focus now turns to the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, where Afghanistan traditionally has a strong lead.

Zimbabwe’s T20I form and Test triumph

• Current T20I form: Zimbabwe enters the T20I series with a positive recent history in the format, having won their last five T20I outings, albeit with some of those matches coming against Associate Member States in a qualifying tournament. Led by Captain Sikandar RazaZimbabwe are ranked 11th in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings (with a rating of 201). Their strength lies in their familiarity with the home conditions and the mix of experience of players like Raza and Brendan Taylorin addition to the tempo attack of Bless Muzarabani And Richard Ship. They will look to carry the confidence from their Test win into the shorter format.
• Recent test match against Afghanistan: Zimbabwe recorded a significant morale-boosting victory in the one-off Test match played against Afghanistan in Harare recently. They dominated the long format game, winning by an innings and 73 runs. This comprehensive victory serves as a major boost for the Zimbabwean side, but is unlikely to translate directly into favoritism for the T20I series given the vastly different nature of the two formats.

Afghanistan’s T20I form and Test setback

• Current T20I form: Afghanistan, despite a stronger overall T20I at 10th in the ICC rankings, are facing questions over their recent T20I form. They recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against AZ Bangladeshindicating a slight drop in performance. However, they remain a formidable side in the T20 arena, strengthened by the return of star leg-spinner and captain, Rashid Khan. Their squad features world-class T20 talent, including power hitters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and all-rounders love it Mohammed Nabi And Azmatullah Omarzaimaking them favorites despite their recent Test defeat.
• Recent test match against Zimbabwe: Afghanistan suffered a disappointing defeat in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, trailing by an innings and 73 runs. Although the Test result was a setback, the team’s strong focus and historic success in the T20I format means they are expected to be a much stronger opponent in the three-match T20I series, especially with their spin-heavy bowling attack suited to the shortest format. Historically, Afghanistan has dominated the T20I record against Zimbabwe, winning 16 of the 18 matches played.

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Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan T20I series 2025

Squads

Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Shahidullah Kamal, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bashir Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

Reservations: Allah Ghazanfar, Faridoon Dawoodzai

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotene Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor.

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