AFG vs UAE 6th T20I: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
By Chirag - Sep 05, 2025 10:00 AM
Last updated on Sep 05, 2025 10:01 AM
The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 progresses with its sixth match as Afghanistan faces the United Arab Emirates (UAE) once again. The encounter is scheduled for Friday, 5th September, at 8:30 PM IST at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Indian cricket fans can catch live action on Fancode.
Detail | Information |
Series | UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
Match | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates, 6th T20I |
Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Date & Time | 5th September 2025, 8:30 PM IST |
Live Streaming | Fancode |
Match Preview
Afghanistan enters this match in excellent form, having secured a crucial victory over Pakistan in the previous game. Sitting second in the points table with four points, they have shown dominance, particularly in bowling and batting.
The United Arab Emirates, on the other hand, have yet to register a win in the series and currently occupy the bottom spot. Despite their losses, they will be determined to use home advantage to turn things around.
In their most recent head-to-head clash, Afghanistan emerged victorious by 38 runs. Posting a competitive 188 runs from their 20 overs, Afghanistan was led by an outstanding 63 off 40 balls from Ibrahim Zadran. The UAE struggled in the chase, with spin bowlers Sharfuddin Ashraf and Rashid Khan taking three wickets apiece to restrict the hosts.
Head-to-Head Records: AFG vs UAE
Matches Played | Afghanistan Wins | UAE Wins | No Result | Tied |
13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan has a commanding record against the UAE in T20Is, holding a dominant edge in their encounters.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Sharjah pitch is known for its slow nature, aiding spinners especially in the middle overs. Short boundaries encourage aggressive batting towards the end of the innings, though scoring tends to slow during mid-innings when spin bowlers take control.
Weather conditions are expected to remain dry typical of Sharjah nights. Dew might settle late but hasn’t negated the influence of quality spin bowling in the earlier matches of this series.
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Probable Playing 11
Afghanistan (AFG) Playing 11
1. Rashid Khan (c), 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 3. Ibrahim Zadran, 4. Sediqullah Atal, 5. Darwish Rasooli, 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Mohammad Nabi, 8. Karim Janat, 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman / AM Ghazanfar, 10. Fazalhaq Farooqi, 11. Noor Ahmad
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Playing 11
1. Muhammad Waseem (c), 2. Muhammad Zohaib, 3. Asif Khan, 4. Rahul Chopra (wk), 5. Ethan D’Souza, 6. Dhruv Parashar, 7. Harshit Kaushik, 8. Saghir Khan, 9. Haider Ali, 10. Junaid Siddique, 11. Muhammad Jawadullah
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Looking at the team balance and current form, Afghanistan start as clear favorites. Their spin trio of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman is tailor-made for Sharjah conditions. Add to that the power-hitting ability of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan look well-equipped to dominate.
The UAE, despite having talented players like Muhammad Waseem and Asif Khan, will need an extraordinary performance to challenge Afghanistan’s well-rounded unit.
AI Prediction: Afghanistan (AFG) to win this match.
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