United Arab Emirates captain Muhammad Waseem elected to bowl first against Afghanistan after winning the toss in the 3rd match of the one-off tournament. Afghanistan and UAE both started the series after losing against Pakistan, the team favorite to win the competition. In the previous couple of games, the surface looked dry and a heaven for spinners. In the third match too, the deck is looking not pace-friendly, and still, the UAE captain shockingly elected to bowl first. The skipper did not reveal the exact reason why he chose to field first, when the track can be more tricky during the second innings. Afghanistan did not seem unhappy after losing the toss, as they had the plan to bat first. 

After losing the toss, the captain of Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, said, "We will bat first and are happy that they got what they wanted to do. We do not see which opposition we are playing against; it is all about how we are going to play, and we don't want to repeat the mistakes made in the last game."

On the other side, the captain of the United Arab Emirates, Muhammad Waseem, said about his decision to bowl first, "No specific reason, but the wicket looks good, and we hope that the ball does a bit early on but not change much in the second innings. We gave away a lot of boundary balls in the last game and need to improve on that. We will be happy to restrict Afghanistan under 160."

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Playing XIs:

United Arab Emirates—Muhammad Waseem (C), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra (WK), Ethan D'souza, Harshit Kaushik (in for Alishan Sharafu), Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Muhammad Rohid (in for Muhammad Jawadullah), and Junaid Siddique.

Afghanistan—Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Mohammad Nabi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

UAE vs AFG Match Preview

The third match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 pits the United Arab Emirates against Afghanistan, both of whom lost their opening matches against Pakistan. This game promises to be crucial, as both teams will be eager to rebound and secure a crucial victory. The United Arab Emirates, playing at home, will look to take advantage of its familiarity with the conditions and put on a strong performance. They will need to address the flaws that caused their previous loss and demonstrate their resilience. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will be eager to demonstrate its worth and show why they are regarded as a formidable force in the T20 format. With a talented roster, they will attempt to outmaneuver their rivals and secure a hard-fought victory.

UAE vs AFG Match Details 

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan – 3rd Match, UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time: 01st September 2025 at 08:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

UAE vs AFG Venue Stats 

UAE vs AFG Pitch Report

Batting conditions would be favorable, as the track has historically produced high scores. Batsmen are able to play their shots on the rise, and bowlers must utilize their variations effectively. This season, the average first-inning score has been 172 runs. 

UAE vs AFG Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

UAE vs AFG Last Five Matches

UAE vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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UAE vs AFG Probable Playing XIs:

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik

United Arab Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Waseem(c), Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra(w), Ethan DSouza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

Topmost Picks for UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – United Arab Emirates

• Muhammad Waseem – Muhammad Waseem has played 10 matches, scoring 277 runs at an average of 27.7 and a strike rate of 158.28.
• Haider Ali – Haider Ali has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 5.4 and a strike rate of 13.33.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Rahmanullah Gurbaz has played 10 matches, scoring 189 runs at an average of 18.9 and a strike rate of 104.41.
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan has taken 18 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 6.73 and a strike rate of 12.33.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for UAE vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Ibrahim Zadran, Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan, Ethan DSouza, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Saghir Khan(VC), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Muhammad Waseem

Vice-captain – Saghir Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

UAE vs AFG Probable Winners:

The third match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 is anticipated to be a close contest between the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. While both teams have shown potential, Afghanistan's bowling and batting lineup is currently in better form. Afghanistan's power-hitting and energetic batting style is likely to present a significant challenge to the UAE's bowlers. Furthermore, Afghanistan's experienced bowling attack will attempt to exploit the UAE's batting weaknesses. Despite the difficult nature of the match, Afghanistan's solid form makes them the clear favourites. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.