United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2023
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 9 H2H matches (2023–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (UAE perspective)
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ICC T20I Rankings
UAE
Rating: 175
AFG
Rating: 220
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Runs (20+)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
Wickets (1+)
Junaid Siddique
UAE
Wickets (1+)
Qais Ahmad
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
Runs (20+)
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
Fours (2+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 9 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
UAE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Muhammad Waseem
392 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
13 wkts
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
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United Arab Emirates
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Vriitya Aravind b Aayan Khan | 13 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 81.25 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Basil Hameed b Junaid Siddique | 100 | 52 | 7 | 7 | 192.31 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | c Khalid Shah b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 59 | 43 | 4 | 2 | 137.21 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | not out | 19* | 8 | 2 | 1 | 237.5 |
| Mohammad Nabi | not out | 4* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Aayan Khan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Nilansh Keswani | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 14.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Naseer | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Basil Hameed | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
United Arab Emirates · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | c Hazratullah Zazai b Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Khalid Shah | b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vriitya Aravind | not out | 70* | 64 | 7 | 1 | 109.38 |
| Samal Udawaththa | c Qais Ahmad b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Basil Hameed | lbw b Qais Ahmad | 18 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Tanish Suri (wk) | not out | 20* | 25 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 6 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 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 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
129.1 |
| 2 |
Vriitya Aravind
UAE
|
79.1 |
| 3 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
77.2 |
| 4 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
62.4 |
| 5 |
Aayan Khan
UAE
|
59.8 |
| 6 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
59.3 |
| 7 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
43.2 |
| 8 |
Basil Hameed
UAE
|
43.2 |
| 9 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
37.0 |
| 10 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
36.7 |
| 11 |
Tanish Suri
UAE
|
24.0 |
| 12 |
Qais Ahmad
AFG
|
19.2 |
| 13 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
18.5 |
| 14 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
15.3 |
| 15 |
Ali Naseer
UAE
|
14.6 |
| 16 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
12.8 |
| 17 |
Nilansh Keswani
UAE
|
6.9 |
| 18 |
Samal Udawaththa
UAE
|
5.7 |
| 19 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
4.6 |
| 20 |
Khalid Shah
UAE
|
0.0 |
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 72 runs in T20I 2023 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 29 December 2023. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 100 off 52 balls and Fazalhaq Farooqi took 2/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates XI: Muhammad Waseem (c), Khalid Shah, Vriitya Aravind, Samal Udawaththa, Basil Hameed, Tanish Suri (wk), Ali Naseer, Aayan Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Junaid Siddique. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 72 runs.
When and where was United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan played?
United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Friday 29 December 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates scored 131/4 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 203/3 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 129/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 100 off 52 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Fazalhaq Farooqi took 2/19 in 4 overs.