AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test 2026: List of 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 2nd Test of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 series on Friday, November 13, 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 10:30 AM IST, and the toss is expected at 10:00 AM IST. Live streaming in India is on FanCode.

This is the second and final match of the two-match Test series. The 1st Test in Sharjah ended in a draw, with Zimbabwe scoring 504 in the first innings and 523/5 in the second, and Craig Ervine making an unbeaten 206. The series remains level. Afghanistan are led by Rahmat Shah and Zimbabwe by Brian Bennett.

AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test: Match Details

AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test: 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 2nd Test 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 2nd Test 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 2nd Test 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 2nd Test 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 2nd Test of the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe series.

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AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test: 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 2nd Test Squads

Afghanistan squad:

Rahmat Shah (c), Ikram Alikhil, Yamin Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Khalil Gurbaz, Rahmanullah, Zia-ur-Rehman Akb, Ismat Alam, Shahidullah Kamal,

Zimbabwe squad:

Brian Bennett (c), Ben Curran, Craig Ervine, Antum Naqvi, Innocent Kaia, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Vincent Masekesa, Brendan Taylor (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cramer, Ernest Masuku, Kundai Matigimu, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza.

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