Afghanistan vs UAE
LIVE Match 28 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Delhi
Probable XI & Team News
Afghanistan Update: The Blue Tigers are heavy favorites in this Asian derby. Rashid Khan's leadership and the explosive opening pair of Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran give them a massive edge. Their spin quartet will look to strangle the UAE batters in the daytime conditions of Delhi.
UAE Update: The Emirates team faces a tough test against their familiar foes. Muhammad Waseem needs to score big at the top. The key for UAE will be handling the world-class Afghan spinners. Bowlers like Junaid Siddique will need early wickets to keep the score down.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Najibullah Zadran
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Muhammad Waseem (C)
- Aryansh Sharma
- Vriitya Aravind (WK)
- Asif Khan
- Basil Hameed
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Ali Naseer
- Karthik Meiyappan
- Junaid Siddique
- Zahoor Khan
- Muhammad Jawadullah
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs UAE (Match 28)
Group D action moves to the capital city as Afghanistan takes on UAE in Match 28 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. This rivalry has produced some close games in the past, but Afghanistan's experience in major tournaments makes them the team to beat.
Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Delhi pitch, with its small boundaries, usually offers a run-fest. However, for an 11 AM start, the pitch might be slightly dry, bringing spinners into the game earlier than usual. A score of 170+ is par, but chasing is often preferred here.
Key Battles to Watch
- 🌪️ Rashid Khan vs Muhammad Waseem: The battle of the captains. Rashid's variations against Waseem's raw power.
- 🚀 Fazalhaq Farooqi vs Vriitya Aravind: Left-arm swing early on against UAE's technical anchor.
- 💥 Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Junaid Siddique: Both players wear their hearts on their sleeves. Expect a fiery contest in the powerplay.
FAQs: Afghanistan vs UAE Live
Q: What time does the AFG vs UAE match start?
A: The match begins at 11:00 AM IST on February 16, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch the match?
A: Watch live on the player above. In Afghanistan, tune in to Ariana TV. In UAE, it's on CricLife.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Afghanistan is the strong favorite due to their world-class bowling attack and superior ranking.
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