UAE vs AFG Match Previews, Who will win today T20I Tri-Series 2025 match?

By Akshay - Sep 01, 2025 03:43 PM
Last updated on Sep 01, 2025 03:43 PM

UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I Prediction: The third match of the UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 will be played between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Afghanistan (AFG) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 1. The match will start at 8:30 PM IST and both teams are still looking for their first win.

UAE vs AFG Match Previews

Hosts UAE had a poor start against Pakistan and lost by 31 runs in a high-scoring encounter. Their bowlers Junaid Siddiqui and Saghir Khan took three wickets each but also conceded a lot of runs, as Pakistan were bundled out for 207.

In batting, Asif Khan was the lone warrior, scoring a blistering 77 off 35 balls. But apart from him, no other batsman could perform well and that is why they lost the match. Ahead of this match, UAE would want more support from their middle order and a little more discipline in bowling.

Afghanistan also had a disappointing start and lost their first match by 39 runs. Their bowlers levelled the innings by taking wickets of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Azmatullah Umarzai, Mohammad Nabi and Farid Ahmed. But while chasing a target of 183 runs, their batting never really got going.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz showed his strength by scoring 38, Sediqullah Atal added 23, and captain Rashid Khan played a fiery innings in the end by scoring 39 runs off 16 balls, but it was not enough and they were bundled out for 143. Rashid's men will be eager for a more complete performance this time around.

UAE vs AFG Top Picks

• Mohammad Wasim is a power-hitter at the top of the order. Wasim, who has scored 277 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of 158, can set the tone with his fearless strokes. If he becomes aggressive, UAE's batting will look completely different.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz always remains a threat. Although he has averaged just 18.9 in the last 10 matches, his aggressive style can put pressure on the bowlers instantly. If Gurbaz gets into rhythm, Afghanistan's innings takes a whole new direction.
• A true all-rounder, Azmatullah Umarzai can contribute with both bat and ball. Despite scoring 159 runs in the last 10 matches, he has not shown consistency, but his ability to bowl in Sharjah makes him dangerous.
• The main attraction for Afghanistan. With 18 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy of just 6.73, Rashid Khan remains the biggest threat for UAE. Add to that his quickfire 39 against Pakistan, it is clear that he can change the course of a match with both bat and ball.

UAE vs AFG Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch has traditionally been batsman-friendly, and the conditions get better as the game progresses. The small size of the boundaries means that batsmen can hit the ball across the boundary in relatively little effort and time. However, this surface often shows two-way support, which can favor spinners in the middle overs and make run-scoring difficult. The average first innings score here has been around 170.

UAE vs AFG Match Playing 11

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Possible Playing 11: 1. Waseem Muhammad(C), 2. Muhammad Zohaib-Khan, 3. Ethan Dsouza, 4. Alishan Sharafu, 5. Rahul Chopra(WK), 6. Akif Raja, 7. Dhruv Parashar, 8. Muhammad Saghir Khan, 9. Haider Ali-I, 10. Junaid Siddique, 11. Muhammad Momand Farooq

Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 2. Ibrahim Zadran, 3. Sediqullah Atal, 4. Darwish Rasooli, 5. Karim Janat, 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Mohammad Nabi, 8. Rashid-Khan(C), 9. Fazal Haq, 10. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, 11. Fareed Malik

Who will win today's UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 match between UAE vs AFG?

Aaj ka UAE vs AFG match kon jeetega: Afghanistan is the favorite to win today's UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 match against UAE. Afghanistan has a dominant head-to-head record, boasting nine wins in 12 T20I meetings, a stronger spin attack led by Rashid Khan, and more experience at the international level. UAE's inconsistent middle order and Afghanistan’s balanced line-up give the visitors a clear edge in this crucial Sharjah clash.

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