Afghanistan
3rd Match (N) • Sharjah
Mon, 01 Sep 2025
8:00 PM PKT | 7:00 PM GST (Local)
Match yet to begin
United Arab Emirates
The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 continues with another exciting clash as Afghanistan faces the United Arab Emirates in the 3rd match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. With both sides eager to grab crucial points, fans can expect a competitive encounter under the lights.
Match Date: Monday, September 01, 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, key moments, scorecard, and full match stats once the game begins.
Match Information
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs UAE, 3rd Match |
| Date | September 01, 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 – spinners in play, but batters can score freely |
| 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 |
| UAE | 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, led by Rashid Khan, will look to extend their dominance with their world-class spin attack and power-packed batting lineup. With Gurbaz at the top and the all-round strength of Nabi and Omarzai, they are well-balanced for Sharjah’s conditions.
The UAE will depend heavily on captain Muhammad Waseem’s batting and Zahoor Khan’s bowling to challenge Afghanistan. Playing at home, UAE will aim to surprise with spirited performances.
Match Prediction
- Afghanistan strength: Elite spinners (Rashid, Mujeeb, Noor) & explosive batting.
- UAE strength: Home advantage, solid middle-order & reliable bowling attack.
- Predicted Winner: Afghanistan (60% win probability) – UAE will need a special effort to cause an upset.
