AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I 2026: List of Expected Umpires, Match Referee and Commentators for Today’s Match

Ahmed Shah Pakteen, Ahsan Raza or Allahuddien Paleker are expected to be the on-field umpires for the AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 series on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Farooq Khan is expected to be the TV or fourth umpire, and David Gilbert is expected to be the match referee. The match starts at 8:00 PM IST, and the toss is at 7:30 PM IST. Live streaming in India is on FanCode.

This is the third and final match of the three-match T20I series. Afghanistan have won both T20Is in Sharjah, taking the opener by 37 runs and the second by 19 runs. They lead the series 2-0. Afghanistan are led by Ibrahim Zadran and Zimbabwe by Sikandar Raza.

AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I: Match Details

AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I: Expected Umpires and Match Referee

Ahmed Shah Pakteen

Ahmed Shah Pakteen is an umpire from Afghanistan who officiates in international matches. He is in the expected on-field umpire pool for the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series.

Ahsan Raza

Ahsan Raza is a Pakistan umpire who works on the ICC International Panel. He is in the expected on-field umpire pool for the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series.

Allahuddien Paleker

Allahuddien Paleker is a South African umpire who works on the ICC Elite Panel. He is in the expected on-field umpire pool for the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series.

Farooq Khan

Farooq Khan is an umpire from Afghanistan who officiates in international matches. He is expected to be the TV or fourth umpire for the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series.

David Gilbert

David Gilbert is a former Australian cricketer and an ICC match referee. He is expected to be the match referee for the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series.

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AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I: Expected Commentators

The broadcast details for the series are decided by the host broadcaster, so the final commentary panel has not been announced. The panel is expected to be drawn from the names below.

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AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I Squads

Afghanistan squad:

Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor ul Rahman, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Akram, Shahidullah Kamal, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abdullah Tarakhail, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik.

Zimbabwe squad:

Sikandar Raza (c), Ben Curran, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans, Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Newman Nyamhuri, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Vincent Masekesa, Wellington Masakadza, Wessly Madhevere.

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AFG vs ZIM 3rd T20I: Venue Guide

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 Schedule

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