AFG vs UAE Match Prediction : 28th Match, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026
AFG vs UAE Win Probability
88%
Afghanistan
12%
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan To Win, 1.13
Afghanistan's world-class spin attack will thrive on Delhi's turning pitch
The opening partnership of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provides the perfect blend of explosive power and controlled aggression
UAE's struggling bowling unit lacks the weapons to contain Afghanistan's relatively formidable batting lineup
AFG vs UAE Betting Tips
Afghanistan to be the top bowling team
The UAE's bowling struggles are unlikely to improve against Afghanistan's world-class batting lineup. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's varied spin attack—featuring Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad—is perfectly suited to Delhi's conditions. With the pitch offering turn and bounce, the Afghan spinners will dominate and maintain relentless pressure on the UAE batsmen throughout the innings.
Total ducks in the match over 1.5
Delhi's slow, low-bouncing surface makes batsmen extremely vulnerable during the early stages of their innings. Concentration will be critical as both teams navigate quality spin bowling. Afghanistan's elite spin trio will back themselves to dismiss UAE batsmen without scoring, particularly given the tourists' batting fragility. This represents excellent value for a strong betting prospect.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Afghanistan
United Arab Emirates
N/A
The UAE enters this match with confidence at rock bottom following heavy defeats against top-tier opponents. Unfortunately for them, Afghanistan—hungry to bounce back from their heartbreaking double Super Over loss to South Africa—will show no mercy. The Afghans possess superior quality across all departments and will be fired up to make a statement.
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Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates Head-to-Head Record
Afghanistan has dominated recent encounters, winning the last three consecutive T20 Internationals against their Asian rivals.
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates Live-streaming and Broadcast
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar App |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Myco App, Tamasha App |
| Australia | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| England (UK) | Sky Sports (Cricket/Main Event) | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz App |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now, Sky Go |
| Sri Lanka | Maharaja TV (TV1, Sirasa, Shakti) | ICC.tv / Maharaja TV Website |
| Bangladesh | Nagorik TV | Toffee |
| UAE & MENA | CricLife MAX | StarzPlay, StarzON |
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AFG vs UAE Team Previews
Afghanistan
The experienced opening duo of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran complement each other perfectly—Gurbaz brings boundary-hitting firepower while Zadran provides stability and smart strike rotation. Gurbaz showcased his destructive capabilities with a blazing 84 against South Africa in their previous outing.
Afghanistan's middle order is loaded with all-round talent. Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, and captain Rashid Khan provide batting depth and explosive power during the death overs, ensuring the team can accelerate at any stage.
What truly sets Afghanistan apart is their exceptional spin department. With Rashid Khan leading the attack alongside Mujeeb Ur Rahman and the rising star Noor Ahmad, they possess arguably the world's best spin trio. These bowlers are tailor-made for subcontinental conditions and will relish the turning Delhi surface.
Despite their heartbreaking double Super Over defeat to the Proteas, Afghanistan proved they can compete with the world's elite. The UAE should provide significantly less resistance.
Afghanistan Expected Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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United Arab Emirates
Inconsistency has plagued this UAE squad throughout the tournament. Their campaign suffered a devastating blow before it even began with Mohammad Zohaib's dismissal from the squad. Heavy warm-up defeats to Nepal and Italy, followed by a humiliating ten-wicket thrashing against New Zealand, have exposed significant weaknesses.
While the UAE scraped a heroic five-wicket victory against Canada, that result hasn't masked their underlying problems. Muhammad Waseem remains the focal point of their batting, but aside from Aryansh Sharma and Sohaib Khan (who both scored half-centuries against Canada), the lineup offers little security.
The bowling attack has been equally concerning. Muhammad Jawadullah showed discipline with figures of 1/16 in four overs, and Junaid Siddique claimed five wickets against Canada. However, the rest of the bowling unit conceded runs freely without taking wickets, raising serious questions about their ability to contain Afghanistan's firepower.
The UAE faces an uphill battle to advance from this group, especially with established powerhouses like Afghanistan blocking their path.
United Arab Emirates Expected Playing 11
Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
AFG vs UAE Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first and post a commanding total. The Arun Jaitley Stadium's pitch traditionally slows down and assists spinners as the match progresses, making chasing increasingly difficult. Afghanistan's previous two victories against the UAE came while batting first, reinforcing this strategy.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is renowned for its low bounce and slow nature. Batsmen must adapt quickly to exploit favorable conditions early before the surface begins to grip and turn. Given the gulf in class between these sides, if Afghanistan posts anything approaching 180 runs batting first, it could prove an insurmountable target for the UAE.
Delhi's weather forecast for Monday predicts clear skies with warm temperatures and moderate humidity. Rain interruptions are not expected.
AFG vs UAE : Who Will Win?
Back Afghanistan to win this match comfortably. Despite their agonizing double Super Over defeat to South Africa, Afghanistan demonstrated they belong among the world's elite teams. They possess world-class talent across all departments—particularly in their lethal spin attack—and will fancy their chances against a UAE side that narrowly escaped defeat against Canada and was demolished by New Zealand.
The quality gap between these teams is substantial. Afghanistan's superior batting firepower, combined with their specialist spinners who thrive on turning pitches, makes them overwhelming favorites.
Bet on Afghanistan to win.
