United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2024
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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) | st Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Qais Ahmad | 27 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 108 |
| Aryan Lakra | b Naveen ul Haq | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Vriitya Aravind | lbw b Naveen ul Haq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanish Suri (wk) | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Naveen ul Haq | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Dhruv Parashar | b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Basil Hameed | b Qais Ahmad | 12 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 70.59 |
| Ali Naseer | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Azmatullah Omarzai | 21 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 95.45 |
| Aayan Khan | b Qais Ahmad | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Akif Raja | c Hazratullah Zazai b Naveen ul Haq | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 83.33 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | not out | 13* | 11 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Junaid Siddique | not out | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 5.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Aryan Lakra b Dhruv Parashar | 36 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 112.5 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Aryan Lakra b Junaid Siddique | 20 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 142.86 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | c Muhammad Jawad Ullah b Ali Naseer | 23 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 76.67 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Muhammad Jawad Ullah b Aayan Khan | 16 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 123.08 |
| Darwish Rasooli | b Junaid Siddique | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Najibullah Zadran | not out | 28* | 13 | 2 | 2 | 215.38 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Dhruv Parashar b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | not out | 0* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aayan Khan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Junaid Siddique | 3.3 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali Naseer | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 | 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 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
114.2 |
| 2 |
Ali Naseer
UAE
|
78.8 |
| 3 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
68.8 |
| 4 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
68.7 |
| 5 |
Qais Ahmad
AFG
|
67.0 |
| 6 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
61.1 |
| 7 |
Aayan Khan
UAE
|
60.2 |
| 8 |
Dhruv Parashar
UAE
|
50.4 |
| 9 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
47.2 |
| 10 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
46.4 |
| 11 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
44.9 |
| 12 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
44.1 |
| 13 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
22.1 |
| 14 |
Akif Raja
UAE
|
17.8 |
| 15 |
Basil Hameed
UAE
|
16.0 |
| 16 |
Sharafuddin Ashraf
AFG
|
12.1 |
| 17 |
Tanish Suri
UAE
|
9.5 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
7.5 |
| 19 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
6.4 |
| 20 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
2.0 |
| 21 |
Aryan Lakra
UAE
|
0.6 |
| 22 |
Vriitya Aravind
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 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) in T20I 2024 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 2 January 2024. Hazratullah Zazai top-scored with 36 off 32 balls and Naveen ul Haq took 4/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates XI: Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryan Lakra, Vriitya Aravind, Tanish Suri (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Aayan Khan, Akif Raja, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Junaid Siddique. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Who won United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining).
When and where was United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan played?
United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday 2 January 2024, in T20I 2024.
What were the final scores in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
United Arab Emirates scored 126/9 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 128/6 in 18.3 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Naveen ul Haq was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 114/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Hazratullah Zazai top-scored with 36 off 32 balls.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?
Naveen ul Haq took 4/20 in 4 overs.