The Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 match of the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe 2025 is scheduled to be played on October 31, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The match will start at 4:30 AM PKT (local time in Zimbabwe is 1:30 PM).
Afghanistan enters the 2nd T20I with momentum after winning the 1st T20I by 53 runs, thanks to strong batting performances from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran.
Zimbabwe, having lost the first game, will be under pressure to bounce back and level the series. Their batting struggled significantly in the 1st T20I with three ducks among top-order batsmen.
Pitch and conditions at Harare Sports Club are expected to be sunny and conducive to batting, but the Afghan bowling attack’s variations pose a challenge for Zimbabwe’s batsmen.
Team Analysis:
Afghanistan’s batting depth and strong bowling unit, including spinners like Rashid Khan, make them favorites. Their ability to build strong partnerships and maintain pressure with bowling has been evident.
Zimbabwe has the advantage of home conditions but needs major improvements in batting. Their bowling attack needs to contain the Afghan batsmen early to force errors.
Key players for Afghanistan include Gurbaz, Zadran, Rashid Khan, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
For Zimbabwe, players like Brian Bennett and Tinotenda Maposa will be crucial to provide stability and momentum.
AFG vs ZIM Match Details
- Series: Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe, 2025
- Match: AFG vs ZIM 2nd T20 Match
- Teams: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe
- Date: 31 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 31 October 2025. Reddit Cricket Streams Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20 2025.
The 2nd 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.