AFG vs UAE Match Preview:

Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will face off in the 28th game of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Delhi. Afghanistan has lost its first two games and dropped to the fourth spot in Group D. Another loss here would result in elimination from the competition. UAE, meanwhile, has risen to third place following a victory over Canada in their most recent match. Afghanistan has put up a better fight and created superior cricket than UAE. When you examine the overall team structure, they are the clear favorites to win this matchup.  

AFG vs UAE Match Details

Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates – 28th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date & Time: 16th February 2026 at 11:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

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AFG vs UAE Venue Stats 

AFG vs UAE Last Five Matches

AFG vs UAE Head-to-Head Stats

AFG vs UAE Pitch Report

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium appeared a little two-paced in the Netherlands vs Namibia game on Tuesday, but that was a morning game, and this is an evening game, so expect a lot of swing for the fast bowlers early on, and spinners will have to hold on to their accuracy lines and lengths. 

AFG vs UAE Weather Report

The temperatures in Delhi are expected to be around 24°C, with some cloud cover. 

AFG vs UAE Match 28 Probable Playing 11

Afghanistan (AFG) Probable 11:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), 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) Probable 11:

Aryansh Sharma(wk), Muhammad Waseem(c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

Topmost Picks for AFG vs UAE Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Rahmanullah Gurbaz carried out most of the tough work so far, scoring 111 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 173.43.
• Azmatullah Omarzai – Azmatullah Omarzai leads the bowling attack and has played well in this World Cup, taking 4 wickets in two matches, despite his economy rate of 10.34.

Top Picks – United Arab Emirates

• Aryansh Sharma – Aryansh Sharma has served as their most consistent run-scorer in this competition, with 82 runs from two matches and a strike rate of 140.
• Junaid Siddique – The bowling department has relied heavily on Junaid Siddique, who grabbed five wickets but conceded at a steep economy rate of 10.25.

AFG vs UAE Match 28 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Aryansh Sharma, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Waseem(VC), Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Junaid Siddique

AFG vs UAE Match 28 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai

Vice-captain – Muhammad Waseem, Rashid Khan

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Afghanistan's T20 World Cup journey is over if they lose this match, which comes after two consecutive defeats. The UAE recently defeated Canada and is coming in with plenty of optimism in its camp. However, the UAE's attack has not looked particularly threatening, and players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Gulbadin Naib will be confident of scoring big against them. While the UAE has some batting depth, we cannot imagine their bowlers doing sufficient damage unless something extraordinary happens, so Afghanistan should do the job. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.

AFG vs UAE FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the AFG vs UAE match today?

A: Afghanistan is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: Afghanistan is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the AFG vs UAE Dream11 team?

A: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Muhammad Waseem, Rashid Khan.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium appeared a little two-paced in the Netherlands vs Namibia game on Tuesday, but that was a morning game, and this is an evening game, so expect a lot of swing for the fast bowlers early on.