ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE 2026: Match 2, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between AFG and ZIM?

Zimbabwe won the opening match of the tri-series against Bangladesh.

By CricTracker Staff · Cric Tracker

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:20 AM

Key Things to Know

CricTracker previews the ODI Tri-Series match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, predicting the team batting first will win.
Zimbabwe enters the contest having won their opening match against Bangladesh by 99 runs.
Afghanistan leads the head-to-head ODI record with 20 wins in 31 matches against Zimbabwe.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second match of the 2026 ODI Tri-Series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 19. Zimbabwe enters the fixture following a 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the tournament opener, while Afghanistan aims to start their campaign with a win after drawing a one-off Test against Bangladesh.

CricTracker predicts that the team batting first will win the match, citing a pitch expected to slow down and assist spinners in the second innings. Historically, Afghanistan holds the advantage in this matchup, having won 20 of the 31 previous ODI encounters between the two sides.

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