Afghanistan
6th Match (N) • Sharjah
Fri, 05 Sep 2025
8:00 PM PKT | 7:00 PM GST (Local)
Match yet to begin
United Arab Emirates
The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 reaches an important stage as Afghanistan takes on the United Arab Emirates in the 6th match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both teams will be looking for crucial points to boost their chances in the table, and fans can expect an entertaining contest under the lights.
Match Date: Friday, September 05, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM GST (UAE, Oman) | 8:30 PM IST | 9:00 PM BDT
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
Stay tuned for live updates, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard, and full match stats once play begins.
Match Information
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates, 6th Match |
| Date | September 05, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM GST (8:00 PM PST) |
| Format | T20I (20-over match) |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| Tournament | UAE Men’s T20I Tri-Series 2025 |
Venue
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| City | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Pitch | Balanced surface — early pace and later spin; batters can score freely if they time the ball |
| Weather | Warm evening, clear skies expected |
Points Table – UAE Tri-Series
| Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | N/R | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Will be updated after the match)
Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | W, L, L, W, W |
| UAE | L, W, W, W, L |
Key Players to Watch
Batters (Recent T20I Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | AFG | 10 | 231 | 23.1 | 110.0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG | 10 | 181 | 18.1 | 107.1 |
| Muhammad Waseem | UAE | 12 | 345 | 28.8 | 132.5 |
| Vriitya Aravind | UAE | 10 | 210 | 26.2 | 120.4 |
Bowlers (Recent T20I Stats)
| Player | Team | Matches | Wkts | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | AFG | 10 | 21 | 6.49 | 10.6 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | AFG | 10 | 19 | 6.44 | 11.5 |
| Zahoor Khan | UAE | 8 | 11 | 7.25 | 15.4 |
| Karthik Meiyappan | UAE | 7 | 9 | 6.90 | 16.2 |
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Jan-2024 | Afghanistan | Won by 4 wickets (9 balls left) |
| 31-Dec-2023 | UAE | Won by 11 runs |
| 29-Dec-2023 | Afghanistan | Won by 72 runs |
| 19-Feb-2023 | Afghanistan | Won by 6 wickets (5 balls left) |
| 18-Feb-2023 | UAE | Won by 9 wickets (10 balls left) |
Afghanistan holds the edge with 3 wins in the last 5 T20I clashes.
Squads
Afghanistan Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (c) | Bowling Allrounder |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Opening Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Allrounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | Allrounder |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Bowler |
| Gulbadin Naib | Batting Allrounder |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler |
| Karim Janat | Batting Allrounder |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | Allrounder |
| Sediqullah Atal | Opening Batter |
| Darwish Rasooli | Top-order Batter |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Bowler |
| Fareed Ahmad | Bowler |
| Mohammad Ishaq (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| AM Ghazanfar | Bowler |
UAE Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | Batter |
| Vriitya Aravind (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Basil Hameed | Allrounder |
| Rohan Mustafa | Allrounder |
| Asif Khan | Batter |
| Zahoor Khan | Bowler |
| Karthik Meiyappan | Bowler |
| Aryan Lakra | Allrounder |
| Aayan Afzal Khan | Allrounder |
| Junaid Siddique | Bowler |
| Alishan Sharafu | Batter |
| Sanchit Sharma | Bowler |
| Fahad Nawaz | Batter |
| Harshit Kaushik | Allrounder |
| Sabir Ali | Bowler |
Match Preview
Afghanistan arrive with a well-rounded T20 squad featuring power at the top and world-class spin options. Rashid Khan’s leadership and the striking ability of Gurbaz make Afghanistan a potent side in Sharjah’s conditions. Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi add seam strength up front while Mujeeb and Noor provide variety in spin.
UAE will back their home advantage and rely on captain Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind, and Zahoor Khan to produce match-winning performances. Their recent form shows improved balance and confidence in both batting and bowling.
Match Prediction
Afghanistan strength: Top-order firepower and elite spinners who can control the middle overs.
UAE strength: Home conditions, improving batting depth and reliable pace options.
Predicted Winner: Afghanistan (60% win probability). UAE can upset if their batters fire and Zahoor/Karthik strike early.
