United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2023
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Based on 9 H2H matches (2023–2026)
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UAE
Rating: 175
AFG
Rating: 220
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Runs (20+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
Wickets (1+)
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
Catches (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
Fours (2+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 9 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
UAE at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Muhammad Waseem
144 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Junaid Siddique
7 wkts
AFG at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Mohammad Nabi
238 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
15 wkts
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United Arab Emirates
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
United Arab Emirates · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem | c Rashid Khan b Naveen ul Haq | 75 | 50 | 8 | 3 | 150 |
| Vriitya Aravind (wk) | c Najibullah Zadran b Gulbadin Naib | 59 | 53 | 7 | 1 | 111.32 |
| Basil Hameed | lbw b Rashid Khan | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Rohan Mustafa | lbw b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CP Rizwan (c) | run out (Gulbadin Naib) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Zawar Farid | b Gulbadin Naib | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alishan Sharafu | not out | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| Aayan Khan | not out | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 | 6 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Zahir Khan | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Muhammad Waseem b Zahoor Khan | 20 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | not out | 60* | 51 | 5 | 1 | 117.65 |
| Gulbadin Naib | lbw b Zawar Farid | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Afsar Zazai | c Alishan Sharafu b Zahoor Khan | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 68.42 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Zahoor Khan b Akif Raja | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Karim Janat | not out | 56* | 22 | 4 | 5 | 254.55 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Akif Raja | 3.1 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 11.94 | 0 | 0 |
| Zahoor Khan | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Zawar Farid | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 |
| Aayan Khan | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Rohan Mustafa | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
112.5 |
| 2 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
105.9 |
| 3 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
90.6 |
| 4 |
Zahoor Khan
UAE
|
64.0 |
| 5 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
55.1 |
| 6 |
Vriitya Aravind
UAE
|
53.1 |
| 7 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
43.2 |
| 8 |
Zawar Farid
UAE
|
37.3 |
| 9 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
31.7 |
| 10 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
21.2 |
| 11 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
18.6 |
| 12 |
Akif Raja
UAE
|
17.7 |
| 13 |
Afsar Zazai
AFG
|
12.9 |
| 14 |
Aayan Khan
UAE
|
10.9 |
| 15 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
10.2 |
| 16 |
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
|
7.8 |
| 17 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
6.3 |
| 18 |
Rohan Mustafa
UAE
|
5.7 |
| 19 |
CP Rizwan
UAE
|
2.7 |
| 20 |
Basil Hameed
UAE
|
2.4 |
| 21 |
Zahir Khan
AFG
|
2.3 |
| 22 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
0.5 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan: who played
Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in T20I 2023 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 19 February 2023. Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 75 off 50 balls and Gulbadin Naib took 2/13.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates XI: Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Basil Hameed, Rohan Mustafa, CP Rizwan (c), Zawar Farid, Alishan Sharafu, Aayan Khan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Akif Raja. Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Afsar Zazai, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahir Khan.
Who won United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
When and where was United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan played?
United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday 19 February 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates scored 163/6 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 166/4 in 19.1 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Karim Janat was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 112/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 75 off 50 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Gulbadin Naib took 2/13 in 2 overs.