The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with Afghanistan (AFG) taking on the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both teams will lock horns in game 28 of the tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on February 16.
Afghanistan has been low on confidence after losing two consecutive losses. They began their campaign with a loss to New Zealand and followed with a double Super Over defeat at the hands of South Africa.
On the other hand, the UAE is coming off a win over Canada and currently holds the third position in the points table. If they clinch a win in this contest, they will strengthen their case to qualify for the Super Eight.
AFG vs UAE Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates, Match 28, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, February 16, 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report
The two matches played at the Wankhede Stadium so far have produced closely fought contests, with batting proving largely challenging. Similar conditions are expected in the upcoming fixture as well. Bowlers are likely to enjoy the surface, with ample opportunities to pick up wickets whenever batters are put under immense pressure.
AFG vs UAE Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 14 |
| AFG Won | 11 |
| UAE Won | 03 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | July 10, 2015 |
| Last-ever Fixture | September 05, 2025 |
AFG vs UAE Predicted Playing XIs
Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Aryansh Sharma(w), Muhammad Waseem(c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
AFG vs UAE Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Afghan Rahmanullah Gurbaz could be the best batter in the upcoming game against the UAE. In two games, the right-handed batter has already scored 111 runs and has been his team’s most impressive batter. His performance once again will be crucial in the coming contest.
Probable Best Bowler: Junaid Siddique
A lot will depend on Junaid Siddique if the UAE team wants to register their second win of the season. His four overs have been very important, and the team will hope that he provides them with regular wickets. Siddique will look to take the responsibility well.
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