The 1st T20I match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan took place on October 29, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The match started at 5:00 PM local time. This was the opening match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe, 2025 series.
Led by Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s lineup, anchored by Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani in the top order, promises to build strong innings. Their bowling attack featuring Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani will look to apply early pressure.
Afghanistan, captained by Rashid Khan, aims to recover from the Test defeat and start strong in the T20 series. Their batting depth with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran at the top, and middle-order fireworks from Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, and Azmatullah Omarzai provide a potent challenge. The Afghan bowling combination of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, and Rashid Khan is expected to test the Zimbabwe batting heavily.
Statistically, Afghanistan dominates the T20I head-to-head against Zimbabwe with 16 wins out of 18 encounters, but Zimbabwe’s current form and home advantage could tilt the balance this time. The pitch at Harare typically favors batsmen with competitive first-innings totals around 155–165 runs, and recent trends suggest chasing teams have had the edge.
Overall, Zimbabwe’s confidence from recent success and Afghanistan’s skillful lineup set the stage for an exciting series opener, with both teams aiming to assert dominance early in this three-match T20I series.
AFG vs ZIM Match Details
- Series: Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe, 2025
- Match: AFG vs ZIM 1st T20 Match
- Teams: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
- Date: 29 October 2025
- Time: 04:30 PM PST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club
Broadcast Information:
- In Pakistan, the match will be available for free on PTV Sports. Live streaming can also be accessed via the Tamasha app and website.
- In India: The match will be live on Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
- In Sri Lanka, matches can be viewed on Supreme TV (free) and Ten Cricket (paid), with live streaming available on Sri Lanka Cricket’s YouTube channel.
- In the Caribbean, viewers can watch on Rush.
- The series will be streamed on FanCode and Sony LIV in India and telecast on the Sony Sports Network.
- For audiences in the UK and Ireland, coverage will be provided by TNT Sport
- OPn Sports Live: OPn Sports will offer live streaming of the match for cricket enthusiasts in Afghanistan and nearby regions.
Where To Watch AFG vs ZIM Match Live Streaming:
Watch FOX Sports Live Cricket Stream Now For AFG vs ZIM Live Stream 29 October 2025. Reddit Cricket Streams Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20 2025.
The 1st T20 match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will be broadcast live on Ban Tech in Afghanistan and Star Sports Network in India. The game can also be seen on the Hotstar and Willow TV apps.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update AFG vs ZIM
Playing XI:
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (Captain), Dion Myers, Brian Bennett, Tashinga Musekiwa, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor (Wicketkeeper), Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer.
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (Captain), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai.