AFG Vs UAE Match Prediction: The 2026 T20 World Cup is being hosted by India, with some matches being played in India. This match is a Group D game and will see two teams that are unlikely to make it to the Super 8 face each other.
Afghanistan, after reaching the semi–finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, directly qualified for this tournament due to being among the top seven best performers two years ago. After a disappointing performance in the Asia Cup last year, the Afghans lost to Bangladesh in T20Is, then defeated Zimbabwe and the West Indies in the shortest format. In their two warm-up games before the World Cup, they beat Scotland and the West Indies.
The Afghans started this tournament with a crushing defeat against New Zealand. Then came their second match against South Africa. In one of the greatest games in World Cup history, the two sides played two Super Overs, only for the Proteas to take the win.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates finished first in their group in the first round of the Asia Qualifiers. They then topped their group in the second round to make it to the Super 6, which was the final round of qualification, where they finished third to qualify for the World Cup. Most recently, the UAE lost all their games in the T20 Emerging Asia Cup, followed by a two-T20I series loss to Ireland. They also lost both their warm-up games, having been defeated by Italy and Nepal.
The United Arab Emirates had a decent batting performance against New Zealand in their first tournament match, but were blown away by a dominant performance from the Kiwi openers. Then, in their second match, they beat Canada.
AFG Vs UAE Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Dates: Monday, February 16, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM (IST)
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
AFG Vs UAE Live Streaming: How To Watch
The Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates Match 28 of the 2026 T20 World Cup will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
AFG Vs UAE Team; Announced Squads:
Afghanistan Announced Squad:
Rashid Khan (C), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Darwish Rasooli, Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai
United Arab Emirates Announced Squad:
Muhammad Waseem (C), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Sohaib Khan, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Zohaib, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Simranjeet Singh, Haider Ali, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates Prediction T20Is: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 15
- Afghanistan Won: 12
- United Arab Emirates Won: 03
- No Result: 00
- First Played: February 13, 2010 (AFG win)
- Last Played: September 05, 2025 (AFG win)
AFG Vs UAE Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
AFG Vs UAE Team; Predicted XIs:
Afghanistan Predicted XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
United Arab Emirates Predicted XI:
Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Shoaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddiqui, Muhammad Jawad Ullah
AFG Vs UAE Match 28 2026 T20 World Cup Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
While historically a little sticky wicket, in recent years, the conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium have been highly conducive to batting. The pitches are flat, with almost no support to bowlers, coupled with short boundaries, making it a batter’s haven. There might be a little something for the pacers here early in the inning. Overall, based on the progress of this competition so far, the tracks are expected to be quite balanced and competitive. The Arun Jaitley is usually a smaller ground. The square boundaries are generally around 60-62m in length, while the straight ones extend out to 68m, possibly 70.
AFG Vs UAE Match 28 Weather Report
IT will be a fine morning in Delhi to play cricket. The temperatures will be in mid-to-high 20s degrees Celsius. The skies will be clear with no chance of rain, but there will be a slight haze in the air. The winds will be weak on this matchday, while the humidity will be on the higher end.
AFG Vs UAE Match 28 2026 T20 World Cup Match United Arab Emirates Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the AFG Vs UAE 2026 T20 World Cup Match 28 are:
- Afghanistan wicketkeeper/batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- United Arab Emirates bowler Junaid Siddique
- Afghanistan bowler Noor Ahmad
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match 28?
For the AFG Vs UAE T20 World Cup Match 28 Match Prediction, Afghanistan will defeat the United Arab Emirates in Match 28 of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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