The UAE is set to face Afghanistan in their their match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, 16th February. UAE will enter the game with a win on their back, while Afghanistan will take the ground afyer suffering a narrow defeat in the double super over against South Africa. Both the teams will be eager to win in order to keep their Super 8 hopes alive. Afghanistan The Afghan team needs to win their Group D match because it is required for their tournament continuation. The team faces pressure after losing both their matches against New Zealand and South Africa which included their Super Overs defeat. The team displayed their strong character and belief through their battle against South Africa. Afghanistan shows competitive ability but they must improve their performance during key moments. The team possesses the talent needed for qualification but they must maintain their composure during critical moments while eliminating minor errors. United Arab Emirates The UAE national team has achieved both win and defeat throughout their ongoing tournament campaign. The team endured a severe 10-wicket loss against New Zealand but they successfully recovered through their narrow victory against Canada. The victory brought them confidence which helped them continue competing for victory. The team displayed improved batting and bowling performance during their previous match. The team aims to maintain momentum when they face this crucial match. The team requires a win in this match to improve their chances of advancing through the group stage. AFG vs UAE Match Details AFG vs UAE T20I WC Match Details Match AFG vs UAE 28th T20I Match Date and Time Monday, February 16; 11:00 a.m. IST Venue Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Broadcasting and live streaming TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar AFG vs UAE T20 WC Pitch Report The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is known for favouring batters throughout these years. Batters will get good help from the surface, helping them pick the good bounced deliveries and play their shots. However, pacers will enjoy the early assistance from the pitch with the new ball. As the match progresses, spinners will extract good turn from the track. The first inning total at this venue this year is 160. AFG vs UAE T20 WC Weather Report The weather is expected to remain hot and humid, with no rain predicted during the game. As this is a morning game, the surroundings are expected to be sunny with hot weather around. The temperatures are likely to hover around 27-29 °C, under mostly clear skies. AFG vs UAE Head-to-Head Records AFG vs UAE head-to-head (in T20Is) Match Played 14 Won by Afghanistan 11 Won by United Arab Emirates 3 Tied 0 No Result 0 AFG vs UAE Probable XI Afghanistan: 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 United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah Players To Watch Out For in the AFG vs UAE Match Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Gurbaz has the potential to become Afghanistan's most important player. The right-handed opening batter who plays for Afghanistan, has accumulated 111 runs in two matches while displaying complete confidence during his batting performances. He plays aggressive cricket but understands when to construct an inning. His ability to score quickly in the powerplay period enables him to create competitive situations against the UAE team. Junaid Siddique: Junaid serves as the primary bowler for UAE. His four overs can shape the match. Siddique possesses the skill to take wickets during crucial match periods while simultaneously managing the opposing team's scoring pace. The UAE team expects him to serve as their primary bowler who will succeed in making Afghanistan's top players including Gurbaz face difficulties. The UAE team will gain an advantage through his early wickets. AFG vs UAE Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last 5 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first four times, while only once, the team has decided to bat first. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch In last 11 T20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first have won 5 match, and bowling first have won 6 matches. AFG vs UAE Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: UAE (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 45-50 AFG Total: 165-180 Match Winner: AFG Scenario 2 Toss Winner: AFG (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 UAE Total: 145-160 Match Winner: AFG Who will win today's AFG vs UAE T20 World Cup match? The Afghanistan team appears slightly favored over their opponent because their batting power exceeds that of the other team and they have prior experience in significant matches. The team needs Gurbaz to establish a strong foundation while their bowlers maintain order to achieve their first tournament victory.