ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 16-Feb-2026 11:00 AM | Arun Jaitley Stadium
UAE 160/9 (20)
AFG 162/5 (19.2)
Afghanistan won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai* | 40 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 190.48 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique* | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 6.9 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
Last Wicket:Darwish Rasooli b Junaid Siddique 33(23) - 140/5 in 17.3 ov.
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates — Innings 1 (160/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | 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 wkt 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 (Rashid Khan/Rahmanullah Gurbaz) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 4 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 160 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Muhammad Jawadullah | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3.8 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 4 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma & Muhammad Waseem | 0 | 4 |
| Alishan Sharafu & Muhammad Waseem | 13 | 8 |
| Alishan Sharafu & Sohaib Khan | 84 | 57 |
| Syed Haider & Sohaib Khan | 17 | 18 |
| Harshit Kaushik & Sohaib Khan | 0 | 3 |
| Muhammad Arfan & Sohaib Khan | 7 | 4 |
| Haider Ali & Sohaib Khan | 31 | 18 |
| Haider Ali & Simranjeet Singh | 5 | 7 |
| Junaid Siddique & Simranjeet Singh | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryansh Sharma | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2 | Muhammad Waseem | 1.6 | 13 |
| 3 | Alishan Sharafu | 11.2 | 97 |
| 4 | Syed Haider | 14.2 | 114 |
| 5 | Harshit Kaushik | 14.5 | 114 |
| 6 | Muhammad Arfan | 15.3 | 121 |
| 7 | Sohaib Khan | 18.3 | 152 |
| 8 | Haider Ali | 19.4 | 157 |
| 9 | Junaid Siddique | 20 | 160 |
Afghanistan — Innings 2 (162/5 in 19.2 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Sohaib Khan 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 Jawadullah | 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 | |
| Extras | Wides: 4 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 162 | 5 wkts, 19.2 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 3.2 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 6.9 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Simranjeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 9.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 0 | 2 |
| Gulbadin Naib & Ibrahim Zadran | 40 | 31 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Ibrahim Zadran | 30 | 26 |
| Darwish Rasooli & Ibrahim Zadran | 27 | 20 |
| Darwish Rasooli & Azmatullah Omarzai | 43 | 26 |
| Mohammad Nabi & Azmatullah Omarzai | 22 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Gulbadin Naib | 5.3 | 40 |
| 3 | Sediqullah Atal | 9.5 | 70 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Zadran | 13.1 | 97 |
| 5 | Darwish Rasooli | 17.3 | 140 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 16-Feb-2026 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium New Delhi |
| Seating Capacity | 55000 |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates (AFG vs UAE)
Afghanistan will face United Arab Emirates in a thrilling match on 16-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium at 11:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report for AFG vs UAE Match 28 Match
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is flat and hard which is conducive for high scoring matches. The pitch is made of red clay, which is slow and helps the spinners. Batsmen enjoy this pitch as the boundaries are very short and easy to clear.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in New Delhi, IN will be rainy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 65% humidity and 17.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 99% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Afghanistan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while United Arab Emirates remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Afghanistan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while United Arab Emirates will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Afghanistan batting and United Arab Emirates bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Afghanistan showcase its strengths, or will United Arab Emirates pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 16-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
