The sixth game in the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-series will be played between UAE and Afghanistan. This is the last game in the group league before the final on Sunday. This game will commence at 8:30 PM on Saturday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
United Arab Emirates Preview
It has been a disappointing Tri-series for United Arab Emirates, as they have lost three consecutive games, which has eliminated them from the race for the final. But can they end it with a win and earn some momentum ahead of the Asia Cup 2025?
- Key Batter: Alishan Sharafu and Waseem Muhammad have shown good form at the top, which will be a confidence booster for the team.
- Captaincy: Muhammad Waseem has been decent with his captaincy decision. But he is not getting much support from the players because of the inexperienced lineup they have.
- Batting Strength: Both openers have scored a fifty each in this tri-series, and they will be confident with some runs under their belts.
- Bowling Attack: Bowling is something that UAE need to work on. Only Haider Ali has been economical so far.
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan have beaten the opposition and have shown why they are a dangerous side in this part of the world. They will be keen for another win here.
- Batting: Sediquallah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran have scored consecutive half-centuries in the last two matches. They are getting runs from the top order, and then the middle order is also chipping in.
- Bowling: Rashid Khan and co. have been brilliant with the ball. The Afghan spinners have used these conditions well, and pacers are contributing with wickets.
Match Details – United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 6th T20I
| League | United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
| Match | United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 6th T20I |
| Date & Time | 4 Sept, 2025, 8:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch and Weather Report
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has a dry surface, which will be good to bowl on for the fast bowlers early on. However, the surface will get slower with time, making it more suitable for the spinners, and run-scoring will be rather challenging with time.
Hence, the decision of batting first can be good here. Meanwhile, the temperature will be as high as 38°C even in the evening. There is no rain predicted, and it is an even wicket for bat and ball.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 35°C – 38°C |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | Clear and Humid, No Chance of Showers |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Balanced – Early Help for Pacers |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batters (after initial overs) & Spin Bowlers |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 165-170 |
UAE vs AFG Head-to-Head Record
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Won by United Arab Emirates | 3 |
| Matches Won by Afghanistan | 10 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
UAE vs AFG Today’s Probable 11
| United Arab Emirates Playing XI | Afghanistan Playing XI |
| Muhammad Zohaib | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Asif Khan | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | Sediqullah Atal |
| Rahul Chopra (wk) | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Dhruv Parashar | Darwish Rasooli |
| Ethan DSouza | Mohammad Nabi |
| Harshit Kaushik | Karim Janat |
| Saghir Khan | Rashid Khan (c) |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | AM Ghazanfar |
| Junaid Siddique | Noor Ahmad |
| Haider Ali | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
Key Players to Watch Out in United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Match
Top Batters
- Muhammad Waseem (UAE): Muhammad Waseem offers an attacking option at the top, and he is the top scorer for UAE in this tri-series.
- Alishan Sharafu (UAE): Alishan Sharafu slammed a good fifty in the last game and will be confident to take the form into this game.
- Sediquallah Atal (AFG): Sediqullah Atal has scored two consecutive fifties and is the leading scorer in this tri-series.
- Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): Ibrahim Zadran also has scored consecutive half-centuries and plays a perfect anchor role.
Top Bowlers
- Haider Ali (UAE): Haider Ali is another great bowler to have. He bowls quick and wicket-to-wicket and doesn’t allow the opposition batter to score quickly.
- Saghir Khan (UAE): Saghir Khan has been brilliant in two games and taken five wickets. He is very economical in the middle.
- Rashid Khan (AFG): Rashid Khan needs no introduction. With six wickets, he has taken the most wickets in this tri-series.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG): Fazalhaq Farooqi brings in his left-arm angle to the game and swings the new ball to trouble the batters.
UAE vs AFG Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
UAE have been poor and has just one win in the last five T20Is. They have not been able to get performance from all players at the same time. Bowling is another issue for them. Afghanistan are very strong in these conditions, and their momentum shows that they are favorites for this game.
UAE vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | First Innings Score | Powerplay | Predicted Winner |
| Scenario 1 | UAE | Bat First | 155-160 | 40-50 | AFG |
| Scenario 2 | AFG | Bat First | 165-175 | 45-55 | AFG |
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.
