Overview:
Afghanistan are expected to dominate against the UAE. Strong spin options, big-match experience, and an aggressive opening stand put them in a commanding position.
The 28th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will feature Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with the match starting at 11:00 AM IST.
Afghanistan enter the fixture under pressure, having suffered back-to-back setbacks. They opened their campaign with a defeat against New Zealand before going down to South Africa in a dramatic double Super Over finish.
Meanwhile, the UAE are riding high following a win against Canada and currently occupy the third spot in the standings. A victory in this fixture would tighten their grip on a potential Super Eight berth.
AFG vs UAE Match Details
| Fixture | AFG vs UAE : 28th Match, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 16th, 2026 (Monday) |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Toss time | 10:30 AM IST |
| Ground | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
AFG vs UAE head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | AFG | UAE |
| 14 | 11 | 3 |
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is likely to assist seamers early on with some moisture and swing. As the match progresses, the pitch usually flattens out, favoring big hitters.
AFG vs UAE Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks set to be a key player in the upcoming clash against the UAE. The right-hander has already piled up 111 runs in two matches, cementing his status as his team’s standout performer. His form will be vital once again in the next contest.
Key bowler to watch out for: Junaid Siddique
If the UAE are to secure their second victory, a big performance from Junaid Siddique will be key. He’ll aim to pick up wickets consistently.
AFG vs UAE Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Afghanistan are expected to dominate against the UAE. Strong spin options, big-match experience, and an aggressive opening stand put them in a commanding position.
AFG vs UAE Probable XIs
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan(c), Fazalhaq Farooq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad.
United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma(w), Muhammad Waseem(c), Sohaib Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Farooq, Harshit Kaushik, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah