Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 9 H2H matches (2023–2026)
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Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
Wickets (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Catches (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Runs (20+)
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
Runs (20+)
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 9 H2H matches
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs KKR 08 May 2026 | 142/8 (20) | 147/2 (14.2) | 289 |
| DC vs RR 17 May 2026 | 193/8 (20) | 197/5 (19.2) | 390 |
| AFG vs IND 13 Sep 2026 | 156/8 (20) | 157/3 (13.4) | 313 |
| AFG vs IND 15 Sep 2026 | 159/8 (20) | 163/3 (14.5) | 322 |
| AFG vs IND 17 Sep 2026 | 221/7 (20) | 94/10 (14.1) | 315 |
AFG at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
Azmatullah Omarzai
132 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Azmatullah Omarzai
7 wkts
UAE at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
Sohaib Khan
125 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Junaid Siddique
7 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
United Arab Emirates
Playing XI in this match
United Arab Emirates · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma (wk) | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Alishan Sharafu | c Ibrahim Zadran b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 40 | 31 | 3 | 2 | 129.03 |
| Sohaib Khan | c Mujeeb Ur Rahman b Azmatullah Omarzai | 68 | 48 | 6 | 4 | 141.67 |
| Syed Haider | b Azmatullah Omarzai | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 130 |
| Harshit Kaushik | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammad Arfan | hit wicket b Rashid Khan | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | run out (Rahmanullah Gurbaz) | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 |
| Simranjeet Singh | not out | 3* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Junaid Siddique | run out (Rahmanullah Gurbaz) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.75 | 2 | 1 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Fielder b Junaid Siddique | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Muhammad Waseem b Muhammad Arfan | 53 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 129.27 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Harshit Kaushik b Muhammad Arfan | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Sediqullah Atal | b Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Darwish Rasooli | b Junaid Siddique | 33 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 143.48 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | not out | 40* | 21 | 2 | 3 | 190.48 |
| Mohammad Nabi | not out | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
United Arab Emirates · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.19 | 1 | 0 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Muhammad Jawad Ullah | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Simranjeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.25 | 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 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
235.7 |
| 2 |
Sohaib Khan
UAE
|
72.4 |
| 3 |
Muhammad Arfan
UAE
|
59.9 |
| 4 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
52.3 |
| 5 |
Junaid Siddique
UAE
|
50.1 |
| 6 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
49.4 |
| 7 |
Alishan Sharafu
UAE
|
44.7 |
| 8 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
41.4 |
| 9 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
31.8 |
| 10 |
Haider Ali
UAE
|
27.3 |
| 11 |
Muhammad Jawad Ullah
UAE
|
24.4 |
| 12 |
Syed Haider
UAE
|
22.4 |
| 13 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
19.7 |
| 14 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
19.4 |
| 15 |
Muhammad Waseem
UAE
|
17.1 |
| 16 |
Simranjeet Singh
UAE
|
10.7 |
| 17 |
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
AFG
|
6.7 |
| 18 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
5.3 |
| 19 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
1.9 |
| 20 |
Aryansh Sharma
UAE
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Harshit Kaushik
UAE
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
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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Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates: who played
Afghanistan won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 16 February 2026. Sohaib Khan top-scored with 68 off 48 balls and Azmatullah Omarzai took 4/15.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. United Arab Emirates XI: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Sohaib Khan, Syed Haider, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Haider Ali, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawad Ullah.
Who won Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates?
Afghanistan won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining).
When and where was Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates played?
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Monday 16 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates?
Afghanistan scored 162/5 in 19.2 overs. United Arab Emirates scored 160/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates?
Azmatullah Omarzai was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 236/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates?
Sohaib Khan top-scored with 68 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates?
Azmatullah Omarzai took 4/15 in 4 overs.