ZIM vs AFG Live Streaming, 1st T20: The rivalry remains in Harare with Zimbabwe and Afghanistan facing each other in the first T20I of a three-match series on Wednesday. Two teams eyeing to make good starts Zimbabwe on the back of recent success in regional qualifiers, and Afghanistan keen to end a losing streak in the shortest format.
Afghanistan will look to address their batting issues that cropped up during their series loss to Bangladesh last month, under Rashid Khan. Sikandar Raza’s Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will hope to carry the momentum of a morale-boosting innings victory in the solitary Test into this T20 game.
Both teams boasting world-class spinners and powerful top-order batsmen, fans can look forward to a close T20 match at the Harare Sports Club.
ZIM vs AFG Live Streaming, 1st T20: Where to Watch in India?
- Match Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Match Start Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 4:30 PM IST
You can view the ZIM vs AFG 1st T20I live streaming on the FanCode app and website in India. The website provides live updates, scorecards, and post-match highlights for cricket enthusiasts who want to track the series.
ZIM vs AFG Live Streaming, 1st T20: Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer.
Afghanistan Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Bashir Ahmad, Sharafuddin Ashraf.
ZIM vs AFG Live Streaming, 1st T20: Match Prediction
The recent T20 performances raise questions about Afghanistan’s middle-order solidity but their depth of bowling provides them a fighting chance. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, are in great nick and are familiar with the conditions.
If Zimbabwe’s top order, led by Sikandar Raza and Brendan Taylor, gets off to a strong start, they could easily dictate the tempo. Afghanistan’s spinners will be the key to breaking partnerships and restricting the hosts.
Predicted Result: Zimbabwe to win by 20–25 runs, taking a 1–0 lead in the series.
Disclaimer: This forecast and analysis are done on the basis of present team form, players’ performance, and conditions of the pitch. Outcomes of matches may vary based on toss outcomes, match-day decisions, and weather. Readers are requested to watch the contest as a thrilling cricketing event and not consider predictions as absolute truths.
