The AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match live streaming will be on FanCode in India, while the TV channel is still to be confirmed. Afghanistan and Zimbabwe meet at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, October 19, 2026, with the match starting at 5:00 PM IST. The toss is expected at 4:30 PM IST.
Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by 99 runs in the opening match of the ODI Tri-Nation Series on October 17, with Craig Ervine making 93 and Brad Evans taking 4/45. Rahmat Shah’s Afghanistan now start their campaign against Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe, who go in as the side with the winning start.
When is the AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match?
The 2nd Match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe is on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Where is the AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match being played?
The match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which has a capacity of 20,000.
What time will the AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match start?
The AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match time is 3:30 PM local time, which is 5:00 PM IST and 11:30 AM GMT. The toss is expected 30 minutes earlier, at 3:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST).
Which TV channel will show the AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match live in India?
No TV channel has been announced for India. The AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match TV channel is to be confirmed.
Where can fans watch the AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match live streaming in India?
Fans in India can watch Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe live on FanCode, on the app and website. A subscription or match pass may be needed.
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How to watch AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match live streaming outside India?
Here are the TV channels, streaming platforms and local start times for the 2nd Match around the world. Details marked “To be confirmed” have not been announced.
| Country | TV / Streaming | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| India | FanCode (streaming), TV channel to be confirmed | 5:00 PM, October 19 |
| Afghanistan | Etisalat App (streaming), TV to be confirmed | 4:00 PM, October 19 |
| Bangladesh | T Sports | 5:30 PM, October 19 |
| Pakistan | A Sports | 4:30 PM, October 19 |
| Zimbabwe | ZBC App, SuperSport Play | 1:30 PM, October 19 |
| Sri Lanka | To be confirmed | 5:00 PM, October 19 |
| United Kingdom | To be confirmed | 12:30 PM, October 19 |
| USA | Willow TV | 7:30 AM ET, October 19 |
| Canada | Willow TV | 7:30 AM ET, October 19 |
| Australia | To be confirmed | 10:30 PM AEDT, October 19 |
| New Zealand | To be confirmed | 12:30 AM NZDT, October 20 |
| South Africa | To be confirmed | 1:30 PM, October 19 |
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What is the ODI Tri-Nation Series score?
Zimbabwe won the opening match against Bangladesh by 99 runs. Afghanistan play their first game of the series today, and Bangladesh meet Afghanistan on October 21. The top two teams after the round-robin play the final on October 23.
| Match | Date | Venue | Result/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, 1st Match | October 17, 2026 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | Zimbabwe won by 99 runs |
| Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd Match | October 19, 2026 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 5:00 PM IST |
| Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd Match | October 21, 2026 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 5:00 PM IST |
| Final | October 23, 2026 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 5:00 PM IST |
Afghanistan lead the ODI head-to-head with 20 wins from 31 matches, against 10 for Zimbabwe and one no result.
What can fans expect from the Abu Dhabi pitch?
The pitch looks balanced. Batters can score early, and the surface slows down later, which brings spinners and slower bowlers into play. The toss winner is likely to bat first, because the second innings could be harder to bat on.
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AFG vs ZIM 2nd Match Squads
Afghanistan Squad
Rahmat Shah (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Bilal Sami, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti.
Zimbabwe Squad
Sikandar Raza (c), Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ernest Masuku, Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Vincent Masekesa.
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