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ZIM vs AFG statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of 3rd T20I

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ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I preview [Source: @ACBofficials, @ZimCricketv/x.com]ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I preview [Source: @ACBofficials, @ZimCricketv/x.com]

Zimbabwe are set to take on Afghanistan in the third and final T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday, November 2. The ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I will begin at 5:00 PM IST.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe fell short once again in the second T20I, losing by seven wickets and conceding the series. After opting to bat first, they were bowled out for just 125. Captain Sikandar Raza top-scored with 37 while Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, and Ryan Burl failed to convert their starts.

With the ball, Brad Evans impressed with 3/21 in his three overs while Wellington Masakadza took 1/20 in four. However, Richard Ngarava and Tinotenda Maposa proved expensive and Raza’s economical spell went unrewarded. Zimbabwe will need a collective performance across departments if they are to save their pride and end the series on a positive note.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan once again proved too strong for the hosts. Bowling first, Mujeeb Ur Rahman set the tone with two early wickets before captain Rashid Khan ran riot, returning figures of 3/9 from three overs. Abdullah Ahmadzai picked up two while Mohammad Nabi and Fareed Ahmad claimed one apiece.

In the chase, Ibrahim Zadran led from the front with an unbeaten 57 while Azmatullah Omarzai’s quickfire 25 off 13 balls sealed the win. Despite early hiccups from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli, Afghanistan cruised home and will now be eyeing a 3-0 whitewash.

ZIM vs AFG head-to-head overview in T20Is

Zimbabwe and Afghanistan have faced each other in 20 T20Is with Afghanistan dominating the rivalry. The Afghans have won 18 matches, while Zimbabwe have managed only two victories.

Harare Sports Club pitch report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Seamers can extract bounce and movement early on but as the surface wears, slower deliveries and cutters become more effective. Spinners don’t usually get much turn here, though recent matches have shown some assistance for them. The previous game saw good batting conditions early on, so the captain winning the toss is expected to bat first.

Zimbabwe and Afghanistan’s probable playing XI

Zimbabwe

Dion Myers (wk), Brian Bennett, Brendan Taylor (wk), Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Fareed Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdullah Ahmadzai

Top run scorers in ZIM vs AFG T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Mohammad Nabi: 485 Runs

The veteran all-rounder has piled up 485 runs in 20 matches at an average of 34.64 and a strike rate of 156.95, including one fifty. His experience and ability to finish strongly in the death overs remain invaluable to Afghanistan.

Sikandar Raza: 408 Runs

Zimbabwe captain, Sikandar Raza has scored 408 runs in 18 T20Is at 24.00 average and 133.61 strike rate with a best of 59. As the team’s backbone with both bat and ball, Raza will once again be key to Zimbabwe’s chances.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 333 Runs

The explosive opener has notched 333 runs in 12 T20Is at an average of 27.75 and a strike rate of 132.66, with two half-centuries. His aggressive starts often lay the platform for Afghanistan’s big totals.

Top wicket-takers in ZIM vs AFG T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Rashid Khan: 35 Wickets

Afghanistan captain, Rashid Khan, leads the charts with 35 wickets in 20 matches at a stunning average of 13.28 and an economy of 6.20 with best figures of 4/27. His ability to control the game in the middle overs makes him a constant threat.

Blessing Muzarabani: 16 Wickets

The tall Zimbabwe pacer has taken 16 wickets in 10 matches at 23.50 average and 9.55 economy with best figures of 2/19. His new-ball spells will be vital to dent Afghanistan’s top order.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman: 14 Wickets

Mujeeb has been impressive with 14 wickets in nine games at 15.85 average and 6.52 economy, consistently providing early breakthroughs with the new ball.

ZIM vs AFG key stats

Zimbabwe's key records

  • Zimbabwe have played 63 T20Is at Harare Sports Club, winning 18, losing 43 and two ending in no result.
  • Brian Bennett has scored 748 runs in 20 T20Is in 2025 at 37.40 average and 151.72 strike rate with one hundred and six fifties.
  • Tadiwanashe Marumani has scored 384 runs in 15 T20Is at 27.42 average and 124.67 strike rate with four fifties.
  • Ryan Burl has 391 runs in 20 matches at 26.06 average and 138.16 strike rate with one fifty.
  • Sikandar Raza has contributed 344 runs and 20 wickets in 2025 which underlines his all-round impact.
  • Richard Ngarava is Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker this year with 25 wickets in 19 T20Is at 7.79 economy.
  • Richard Ngarava vs Rahmanullah Gurbaz in T20Is: 51 runs, 45 balls, 3 dismissals
  • Sikandar Raza vs Rashid Khan in T20Is: 77 runs, 73 balls, 4 dismissals
  • Ryan Burl vs Mohammad Nabi in T20Is: 22 runs; 19 balls; 0 dismissals

Afghanistan's key records

  • Afghanistan have played eight T20Is at Harare Sports Club, winning seven.
  • Ibrahim Zadran is Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer in 2025 with 393 runs in 13 T20Is at 32.75 average and 120.55 strike rate, including three fifties.
  • Sediqullah Atal has scored 339 runs in 12 T20Is this year at 30.81 average and 123.72 strike rate with three fifties.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 292 runs in 13 T20Is in 2025 at 125.32 strike rate.
  • Rashid Khan has bagged 21 wickets in 12 T20Is in 2025 at 12.85 average and 6.00 economy.
  • Mujeeb Ur Rahman vs Brendan Taylor in T20Is: 44 runs, 37 balls, 3 dismissals
  • Azmatullah Omarzai vs Brian Bennett in T20Is: 46 runs, 36 balls, 2 dismissals
  • Mohammad Nabi vs Sikandar Raza in T20Is: 50 runs, 40 balls, 1 dismissal
  • Ibrahim Zadran vs Blessing Muzarabani in T20Is: 19 runs, 7 balls, 0 dismissals

Records that can be broken in ZIM vs AFG 3rd T20I

  • Brian Bennett is 92 runs away from 1500 T20I runs and three sixes shy of completing 50 T20I sixes.
  • Sikandar Raza is one wicket away from 100 T20I wickets.
  • Wellington Masakadza is two wickets short of completing 50 T20I wickets.
  • Mohammad Nabi needs 84 runs to complete 2500 T20I runs.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz is 25 runs away from 2000 career T20I runs.
  • Ibrahim Zadran needs two runs to reach 1500 T20I runs.
  • Sediqullah Atal is 65 runs away from 500 T20I runs.
  • Rashid Khan needs one more four-wicket haul to complete 10 in T20Is.
  • Fareed Ahmad requires five wickets to complete 50 T20I wickets.