The lights of Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium are set to host a high-stakes encounter in Group D ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. On the one hand, we have a afghanistan The team, injured, desperate, and looking for their first points of the tournament. On the other hand, a flexible united arab emirates The team wants to continue its historic winning streak Canada And pose a serious challenge for the Super Eight.
Two years ago, Afghanistan were the darlings of the T20 world after reaching the semi-finals. In 2026, the script has been much more rigorous. after a clinical defeat new zealandThey played what many are calling the “Match of the Century” against South AfricaA double super over thriller in which they ultimately faced defeat. Rashid KhanThe team is winless at the moment and will have to win every remaining game to keep its qualification hopes alive.
UAE is on a high. After a reality-check defeat to the Black Caps in their first match, they performed brilliantly against Canada. Aryansh Sharma (74) And soheb khan (51) proved that UAE’s batting lineup has the depth to handle the pressure. A win here will propel them into the real conversation for the next round.
AFG vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 16 February (Monday); 11:00am IST / 5:30am GMT
- venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
AFG vs UAE, head-to-head record (T20I)
Matches played: 15 | Afghanistan won: 12 | UAE won: 3
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch for this encounter is expected to be a traditional Delhi slow track, which will provide significant grip and turn as the match progresses. While the surface is relatively flat and allows for shot making during the powerplay, it remains low, making life difficult for batsmen when the ball loses its shine. The spinners on both sides are likely to dominate the middle overs, as shown by recent tournament trends, where spin has taken a record percentage of wickets. With it being a morning game, the dew factor – which often aids chasers under lights – will be non-existent, making scores around 155-165 highly competitive.
squads
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmed, Abdullah Ahmedzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Umarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran.
United Arab Emirates: Muhammad Wasim (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddiqui, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.
AFG vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Afghanistan won the toss and batted first
- Afghanistan Powerplay Score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Afghanistan’s total score: 175-185
Case 2:
- UAE won the toss and batted first
- UAE Powerplay Score: 38-48 (6 overs)
- UAE’s total score: 135-145
Match Result: Afghanistan will win the tournament.
