AFG vs UAE Fantasy 11 Prediction | Match 28, Playing XI

AFG vs UAE Dream11 Prediction, Match 28, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan is set to face the United Arab Emirates in the 28th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Monday, February 16.

Preview

In the 28th T20 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan (AFG) is set to face the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Afghanistan delivered an impressive performance in their previous match against South Africa. Chasing a competitive target of 187, they managed to level the scores and force the game into a Super-Over. However, South Africa held their nerve and secured victory in the second Super Over. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the standout performer with the bat, producing a brilliant knock of 84 runs off 42 deliveries and also performed well in the second Super-Over. In the bowling department, Azmatullah Omarzai claimed three important wickets.

On the other hand, the UAE’s performance has been decent so far. They registered a five-wicket win in their previous encounter against Canada. Aryansh Sharma performed well and played a 74-run knock, while Junaid Siddique led the bowling attack with a remarkable five-wicket haul, playing an important role in the victory.

Match Information

Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates, 28th Match, Group D

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 16 Feb 2026, Mon, 11:00 AM IST ,Delhi

Probable PlayingXI

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan(C), Noor Ahmad

Bench: Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

United Arab Emirates

Waseem Muhammad(C), A Sharafu, Mayank Rajesh Kumar, S Khan, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Aryansh Sharma, H Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, H Ali-I, Junaid Siddique

Bench: Dhruv Parashar, MD Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh Kang, Syed Wasi Shah

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- Afghanistan

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 173

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is traditionally known to be a batting-friendly surface. The flat and firm nature of the wicket early in the match allows batters to play their shots freely and score good runs. However, as the game progresses, spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs. The fast outfield and relatively short boundaries definitely provide scoring opportunities to batters. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 173, indicating the potential for a high-scoring contest.

Captains- 8.5

Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WICKETKEEPER

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is currently performing well and scored 352 runs in the last 9 games at a strike rate of 154. He also played a brilliant innings of 84 runs in the last game against South Africa.

Alishan Sharafu UAE | bat

Alishan Sharafu is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. He has scored 346 runs in the 10 games.

Avoid Player Message- 7

Mohammad Nabi- AFG | ALL- 7

Sohaib Khan- UAE | BAT

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 9/100

WicketKeeper

Aryansh Sharma- 8.5

Batter

Darwish Rasooli- 7.5

Ibrahim Zadran- 9

Waseem Muhammad- 8.5

Alishan Sharafu- 6

AllRounder

Azmatullah Omarzai- 9

Dhruv Parashar- 9

Bowler

Rashid Khan- 9

Junaid Siddique- 7.5

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 7 : 4

CreditsLeft- 11/100

WicketKeeper

Aryansh Sharma- 8.5

Batter

Darwish Rasooli- 7.5

Sediqullah Atal- 9

Ibrahim Zadran- 9

Waseem Muhammad- 8.5

Alishan Sharafu- 6

AllRounder

Azmatullah Omarzai- 9

Bowler

Noor Ahmad- 7

Junaid Siddique- 7.5

FAQs – Afghanistan vs UAE, Match 28, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where will the Afghanistan vs UAE T20 match be played?

The match will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

2. What is the current form of Afghanistan and UAE?

Afghanistan recently lost a thrilling Super Over against South Africa, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz shining with 84 runs. UAE won their last match against Canada by five wickets, with Aryansh Sharma scoring 74 runs and Junaid Siddique taking five wickets.

3. What are the pitch conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

The pitch is batting-friendly, with a flat and firm surface early on. Spinners may get some help in the middle overs, and the fast outfield along with short boundaries favors high-scoring games. Average first-innings score is around 173 runs.

4. Who are the key players to watch in this match?

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Azmatullah Omarzai.

UAE: Aryansh Sharma, Alishan Sharafu, and Junaid Siddique.

5. Where can we see the AFG vs UAE Live Match & Stream today?

We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).

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