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
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
United Arab Emirates · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | c Mohammad Nabi b Qais Ahmad | 53 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 165.63 |
| Aryan Lakra | not out | 63* | 47 | 3 | 4 | 134.04 |
| Vriitya Aravind | c Mohammad Nabi b Qais Ahmad | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Basil Hameed | c Qais Ahmad b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Tanish Suri (wk) | run out (Naveen ul Haq) | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 220 |
| Ali Naseer | b Mohammad Nabi | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Aayan Khan | c Najibullah Zadran b Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Dhruv Parashar | b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akif Raja | not out | 13* | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Tanish Suri b Ali Naseer | 36 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 133.33 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Muhammad Waseem b Ali Naseer | 21 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 123.53 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | c Muhammad Jawad Ullah b Ali Naseer | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Najibullah Zadran | b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 75 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Aryan Lakra b Akif Raja | 47 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 174.07 |
| Darwish Rasooli | b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Aayan Khan b Junaid Siddique | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Qais Ahmad | c Muhammad Waseem b Ali Naseer | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 138.46 |
| Noor Ahmad | c Vriitya Aravind b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 200 |
| Naveen ul Haq | c Tanish Suri b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Akif Raja | 2.5 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 13.2 | 1 | 0 |
| Ali Naseer | 4 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Aayan Khan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Basil Hameed | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 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 |
Ali Naseer
UAE
|
146.1 |
| 2 |
Qais Ahmad
AFG
|
126.8 |
| 3 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
109.8 |
| 4 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
95.5 |
| 5 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
88.6 |
| 6 |
Aryan Lakra
UAE
|
75.8 |
| 7 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
53.7 |
| 8 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
44.2 |
| 9 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
42.7 |
| 10 |
Akif Raja
UAE
|
38.7 |
| 11 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
34.5 |
| 12 |
Tanish Suri
UAE
|
28.1 |
| 13 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
26.3 |
| 14 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
23.7 |
| 15 |
Aayan Khan
UAE
|
14.8 |
| 16 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
14.4 |
| 17 |
Basil Hameed
UAE
|
13.4 |
| 18 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
10.5 |
| 19 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
5.0 |
| 20 |
Vriitya Aravind
UAE
|
2.4 |
| 21 |
Dhruv Parashar
UAE
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
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
United Arab Emirates won by 11 runs in T20I 2023 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 31 December 2023. Aryan Lakra top-scored with 63 off 47 balls and Ali Naseer took 4/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates XI: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryan Lakra, Vriitya Aravind, Basil Hameed, Tanish Suri (wk), Ali Naseer, Aayan Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Akif Raja, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Junaid Siddique. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates won by 11 runs.
When and where was United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan played?
United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunday 31 December 2023, in T20I 2023.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates scored 166/7 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 155/10 in 19.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Ali Naseer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 146/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Aryan Lakra top-scored with 63 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Ali Naseer took 4/24 in 4 overs.