The T20I captain of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Muhammed Waseem, has rewritten the record books of the shortest format during the tri-series against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. His blazing half-century, despite the defeat to the Rashid Khan-led side, broke the former Indian T20I captain Rohit Sharma’s record for most sixes as T20I skipper.

Waseem, during his knock of 67 runs in just 37 deliveries, drilled six sixes to break the Mumbai batter’s record. His record-breaking six came in the third over of the run chase against Mujeeb UR Rahman. At present, the right-handed batter has clubbed 110 sixes in 54 games as the captain of the side. Rohit led the previous record with 105 runs over boundaries from 62 games as the captain of the shortest format.

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No other batter has 100 sixes as a T20I captain. Among the current leaders of the format, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza comes the closest with 59 runs over boundaries as the T20I captain in 42 games. However, it wasn’t a pretty evening for the UAE, which faced defeat against Afghanistan.

Muhammed Waseem breaks Rohit Sharma and Martin Guptill’s T20I records

Along with Rohit, Waseem has also left the former New Zealand opening batter, Martin Guptill, in the T20Is. He became the second-leading six-hitter in the shortest format. He went past Guptill, who hit 173 over boundaries in 122 T20Is, as Waseem has now nailed 176 sixes from just 80 games. The top spot in this table belongs to Rohit, who has 205 sixes from 159 games.

Waseem overtook Rohit on another list. He is now second on the list of leaders with the most fifty-plus scores in the T20Is. This was his 17th such knock and beat Rohit and the former Kiwi leader, Kane Williamson, who had 16 such scores. The only batter ahead of them is Pakistan’s former T20I captain, Babar Azam.

“Not happy to be honest with my work because I could not finish the game. We will learn from today as well. We are always giving runs in the last ten overs. Today as well, we will take the positives and then look at where we are giving away boundaries and hopefully work on it.” The UAE captain expressed in the presentation.

Afghanistan are off to a rough start as are UAE with both losing to Pakistan. UAE though would be pleased  by their batting efforts against Pakistan which will definitely be something that they can take confidence from.

UAE vs AFG Match Details

Date: September 1st, 2025

Time:  8:30 PM IST

Venue: Sharjah International Stadium

UAE vs AFG Weather Report

A warm evening with dew is likely.

UAE vs AFG Pitch Report

Batting second may be a better choice with Sharjah giving smaller boundaries and dew likely to make an entry.

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UAE vs AFG Head to Head

UAE vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

United Arab Emirates Playing XI 

Muhammad Zohaib, Muhammad Wasim,  Ethan D' Souza, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra, Asif Khan, Dhruva Parashar, Saghir Khan, Junaid Siddique, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawadullah

Afghanistan Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atul, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janet, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

UAE vs AFG: Players to Watch

Rashid Khan

After a back surgery Rashid Khan did lose some of his bite. The Hundred tough helped him find some of that bite back with Rashid Khan doing well to pick up wickets.

Asif Khan

UAE's batting was a concern but Asif Khan down the order made sure they look competitive. He contributed well and UAE will be hoping for more.

UAE vs AFG Match Tips

Afghanistan are likely to start favorites but very marginal favorites.

Match Prediction: Afghanistan Will Win the Match

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.

UAE vs AFG Match Preview

This exciting match is the second in a thrilling three-match T20I series held in the UAE. Afghanistan currently leads the series 1-0 after a commanding 72-run victory in the first T20I. The United Arab Emirates won the toss and chose to bat first. Afghanistan’s early loss of Hazratullah Zazai was a promising start for Aayan Khan’s UAE. However, the monumental 137-run partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set the tone. Before being dismissed by Junaid Siddique, Gurbaz’s quick century off 52 balls left a lasting impression. In response, the UAE’s openers, Muhammad Waseem and Khalid Shah, struggled and were dismissed early, thanks to Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi, respectively. Despite the efforts of Samal Udawaththa, who was defeated by Farooqi, and a 33-run partnership between Basil Hameed and Vriitya Aravind, UAE faced a difficult battle.

UAE vs AFG Match Details

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan – 3rd T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Sharjah

Date & Time: 02nd January 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app

UAE vs AFG Venue Stats

UAE vs AFG Pitch Report

On this wicket, the ball does not strike the bat with much speed. On this surface, a par score will be no higher than 170, which aids spinners.

UAE vs AFG Weather Report

We anticipate hot and humid conditions throughout the game. However, thunderstorms are possible throughout the competition.

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:

United Arab Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Waseem Muhammad (C), Khalid Shah, V Aravind, Samal Udawaththa, Basil Hameed, Tanish Suri (wk), A Naseer, Aayan Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Junaid Siddique

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Ibrahim Zadran (C), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – United Arab Emirates 

• Waseem Muhammad – An integral part of the UAE’s batting unit, he boasts an impressive tally of 1549 runs in T20I matches, establishing himself as a reliable top-order batter.
• Aayan Afzal Khan – A dynamic all-rounder, Khan has notched up 129 runs with the bat while also displaying his prowess with the ball, scalping 17 vital wickets in T20I contests.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – A formidable top-order batter, Gurbaz has accumulated 1043 runs in T20I matches, displaying his ability to anchor the innings.
• Azmatullah Omarzai – A promising all-rounder, Omarzai has contributed with both bat and ball, amassing 185 runs and claiming 11 vital wickets in T20I contests.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), V Aravind, Ibrahim Zadran, Waseem Muhammad(VC), Khalid Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, A Naseer, Aayan Khan, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Naveen-ul-Haq

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for UAE vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, V Aravind, Ibrahim Zadran, Waseem Muhammad, Khalid Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai(C), Mohammad Nabi, A Naseer(VC), Aayan Khan, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Naveen-ul-Haq

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – A Naseer, Waseem Muhammad

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

UAE vs AFG Probable Winners:

So far, these two teams have played ten games against each other in this format, with Afghanistan winning eight and the UAE winning two. Afghanistan enters the match with momentum after a dominant performance in the 2nd T20I. They demonstrated batting prowess and determination in successfully chasing down the UAE target. Afghanistan hopes to keep their winning streak going and win the series. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.

UAE vs AFG Match Preview

Prepare for an exciting match as the UAE takes on Afghanistan in the second T20I of Afghanistan’s tour of the UAE at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This thrilling match kicks off a three-match T20I series in the UAE, with Afghanistan slightly leading the head-to-head battles between the two nations in T20Is. The UAE recently faced Nepal in the World Cup Qualifiers, where they were defeated by an eight-wicket margin. Key contributions came from Asif Khan, who displayed his prowess with a spectacular knock of 151 runs, ably supported by Vriitya Aravind’s 64 runs in a total of 134 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. Afghanistan’s last T20I match against India in the Asian Games 2023 Final, on the other hand, was called off due to rain. Despite the weather disruption, Afghanistan managed to score 112 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 18 overs.

UAE vs AFG Match Details

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan – 2nd T20I

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Sharjah

Date & Time: 31st December 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app

UAE vs AFG Venue Stats

UAE vs AFG Pitch Report

On this wicket, the ball does not strike the bat with much speed. On this surface, a par score will be no higher than 170, which aids spinners.

UAE vs AFG Weather Report

We anticipate hot and humid conditions throughout the game. However, thunderstorms are possible throughout the competition.

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:

United Arab Emirates Probable Playing XIs

Waseem Muhammad (C), Sagar Kalyan, V Aravind (wk), Rahul Chopra, Samal Udawaththa, A Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Zuhaib, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Raja Akifullah Khan

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Riaz Hussan, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Qais Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – United Arab Emirates 

• Waseem Muhammad – An integral part of the UAE’s batting unit, he boasts an impressive tally of 1549 runs in T20I matches, establishing himself as a reliable top-order batter.
• Aayan Afzal Khan – A dynamic all-rounder, Khan has notched up 129 runs with the bat while also displaying his prowess with the ball, scalping 17 vital wickets in T20I contests.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – A formidable top-order batter, Gurbaz has accumulated 1043 runs in T20I matches, displaying his ability to anchor the innings.
• Azmatullah Omarzai – A promising all-rounder, Omarzai has contributed with both bat and ball, amassing 185 runs and claiming 11 vital wickets in T20I contests.

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

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), A Naseer, Ibrahim Zadran, Waseem Muhammad, V Aravind(VC), Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Basil Hameed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Jawad Ullah

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for UAE vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran(VC), Waseem Muhammad, V Aravind, Azmatullah Omarzai(C), Qais Ahmad, Basil Hameed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Jawad Ullah

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Ibrahim Zadran, V Aravind

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

UAE vs AFG Probable Winners:

So far, these two teams have played ten games against each other in this format, with Afghanistan winning eight and the UAE winning two. Another exciting game between these two teams is expected here. Afghanistan has won seven of the nine T20Is against the UAE. They have a much more experienced side and are expected to sweep the Arab side clean. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.