Afghanistan v Zimbabwe (1st Test)Day 1

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Thursday 5 Nov 2026

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10:00 Local Time

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium • 

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The ICC World Test Championship0 national cricket team has risen from associate status to become one of international cricket’s most competitive sides. The International Cricket Council granted ICC World Test Championship0 Full Member status in 2017, giving the team the right to play Test cricket alongside One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). ICC World Test Championship0 made history by reaching the semifinals of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, its best result at a senior men’s world tournament, and also reached the semifinals of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The squad is known for its powerful spin attack and exciting batting, led by star leg-spinner Rashid Khan and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. Key players include wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, batter Ibrahim Zadran, spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman and fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi. ICC World Test Championship0 has produced several globally recognised players, with Rashid Khan earning distinction as one of the leading T20 bowlers. Because of local conditions, the team has hosted international home fixtures at venues outside ICC World Test Championship0, including Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates and Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in India. Follow ICC World Test Championship0 cricket for match results, player profiles, tournament updates and team achievements.

The Zimbabwe national cricket team, known as the Chevrons, represents Zimbabwe in Test, One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International cricket. A full member of the International Cricket Council since 1992, Zimbabwe competes in bilateral series and major events including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and ICC World Test Championship. The team reached the Cricket World Cup Super Six stage in 1999 and 2003, and advanced to the Super 12 at the 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe’s cricket history includes standout players such as Andy Flower, Heath Streak, Brendan Taylor, Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza, whose performances have helped shape the side across formats. The team plays international home matches at venues including Harare Sports Club in the capital and Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, both important grounds in Zimbabwean cricket. Domestic competitions and a growing group of emerging players support the national side, while its contests against established cricket nations attract strong interest from fans. For the latest Zimbabwe cricket fixtures, results, rankings and player news, follow the team’s progress in international competitions throughout the season.