Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will face each other in the second and final Test of the series on Friday, November 13. The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with the action scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM IST.
The two teams will head into the contest after playing out a high-scoring draw in the opening Test. Despite five days of cricket, neither side managed to secure a victory, as the batters dominated proceedings and the bowlers struggled to make regular breakthroughs.
Both teams crossed the 500-run mark in their first innings, while Zimbabwe went on to score more than 1,000 runs across their two innings for the first time in their Test history. In the second match, Afghanistan will look to make better use of their bowling resources, while Zimbabwe will aim to carry their batting form into the final match.
On that note, let's take a look at the pitch and weather report for the Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe 2nd Test at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Sharjah Stadium Pitch Report for AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test 2026
Criterion
Data
Matches played
10
Matches won by team batting first
4
Matches won by team bowling first
4
Draws
2
Average 1st innings score
368
Average 2nd innings score
369
Average 3rd innings score
243
Average 4th innings score
176
Average run rate
3.09
(Sharjah Cricket Stadium Test stats)
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is expected to offer another batting-friendly surface for the second Test between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
The opening match at the venue provided a clear indication of how the pitch behaves, with both teams scoring heavily and only 25 wickets falling across five days. The surface remained favourable for stroke-making even during the final stages, making it difficult for the bowlers to force a result.
The pitch is generally known for its slow nature, although batters can score freely once they settle in. The consistent bounce and lack of significant assistance for the seamers allow players to build long innings.
Spinners could become more influential as the match progresses, particularly if the surface begins to wear and offer some turn.
The venue's recent Test record also points towards high-scoring contests and hence, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bat first and put a substantial total on the board.
Sharjah Weather Report for AFG vs ZIM 2nd Test 2026
Plenty of sunshine is forecast on Friday, November 13, with temperatures reaching 31°C. Conditions will be slightly breezy during the afternoon, but the chance of rain stands at just 1%.
The following three days are expected to bring uninterrupted sunshine. Tuesday, November 17, is also expected to remain mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching 31°C and a negligible 1% chance of rain.
Overall, the forecast suggests that weather interruptions are unlikely during the match. Both teams should have the opportunity to complete their five days of cricket without significant disruption from rain.
Conclusion
The conditions in Sharjah are expected to favour the batters, with the pitch likely to remain good for stroke-making throughout the Test. The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first and aim for a big total.
Meanwhile, the sunny weather forecast and minimal possibility of rain should allow Afghanistan and Zimbabwe to enjoy five uninterrupted days of cricket.
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Sharjah Cricket Stadium [Source: Open Web]
