AFG vs ZIM 1st Test 2026: Preview, Time (IST) & Venue
AFG vs ZIM 1st Test preview
Afghanistan take on Zimbabwe in the first Test of their series in the UAE on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Play begins at 11:00 AM IST at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
The Test is scheduled for five days and is listed as match number 1 in the Test format. It forms part of the multi-format Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 series.
Series context
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026 (AFG v ZIM tour) comprises 5 matches. The series runs from 27 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.
The Sharjah Test falls inside that window, and the series is billed as a multi-format contest between the two sides.
Venue
The match is hosted at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. We will update this preview closer to the match.
Recent form
Head to head (Test)
Afghanistan vs 
Zimbabwe · 2nd Test · AFG v ZIM tourAFG 157 & 363 · ZIM 243 & 205
Afghanistan won by 72 runs Scorecard Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Result 26–30 Dec · 1:30 PM IST
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe · 1st Test · AFG v ZIM tourAFG 699 · ZIM 586 & 142/4
Match drawn Scorecard Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Result
Full Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe head to head, records and results →
FAQ
When does Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test start in India?
Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 11:00 AM IST.
Where is Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 1st Test being played?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
Which series is this match part of?
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE, 2026, 27 Oct – 13 Nov 2026.
All matches in this series
Series hub →Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe · 1st T20I
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Upcoming
Thu, 29 Oct · 8:00 PM IST
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe · 2nd T20I
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Upcoming
Sun, 1 Nov · 8:00 PM IST
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe · 3rd T20I
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Upcoming
5–9 Nov · 11:00 AM IST
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe · 1st Test
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Upcoming
13–17 Nov · 11:00 AM IST
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe · 2nd Test
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Upcoming