Afghanistan faces Zimbabwe in tri-series final in Sharjah
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are set to compete in the tri-series final in Sharjah, marking the first ODI tournament final at the venue since 2003. Afghanistan enters the match as the team in form, aiming for a strong performance, while Zimbabwe hopes for improved contributions from their batters. The match is scheduled for today, October 22, 2026.
- •Afghanistan and Zimbabwe compete in Sharjah for the tri-series title
- •First ODI final in Sharjah since 2003
- •Afghanistan regarded as the current in-form team
- •Zimbabwe seeks better batting performance
- 4:45 AMESPNcricinfo — In-form Afghanistan heavy favourites in tri-series final against Zimbabwe
"This will be the first ODI tournament final in Sharjah since 2003, and Afghanistan go into it as the team in form, while Zimbabwe will hope their batters come good
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