The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host a crucial match in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Afghanistan needs to secure points as they search for their first win in the tournament. Meanwhile, UAE aims to continue their strong performance after a notable victory against Canada.
Two years ago, Afghanistan impressed the Cricket world by reaching the semi-finals. However, in 2026, they suffered a loss to New Zealand and faced a heart-stopping double super over against South Africa, which they ultimately lost. Rashid Khan’s team is currently without a win and must win all their remaining matches to keep their chances of qualifying alive.
UAE is feeling confident. After a tough opening match against New Zealand, they successfully chased down a target against Canada, thanks to solid performances from Aryansh Sharma (74) and Sohaib Khan (51). A victory in this match would boost their chances of progressing further in the competition.
AFG vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 16 (Monday); 11:00 am IST / 5:30 am GMT
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
AFG vs UAE, Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches played: 15 | Afghanistan won: 12 | UAE won: 3
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be slow, with notable grip and turn as the match goes on. It will allow for good scoring during the Powerplay but may become tricky for batters later on as the ball loses its shine. Spinners will likely play a key role during the middle overs. As this is a morning match, the dew that benefits chasers at night will not be a factor, making a target of around 155–165 competitive.
Squads
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.
AFG vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Afghanistan wins the toss and bats first
- Afghanistan powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Afghanistan total score: 175-185
Case 2:
- UAE wins the toss and bats first
- UAE powerplay score: 38-48 (6 overs)
- UAE total score: 135-145
Match result: Afghanistan is favored to win.
