ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates – Group D
Date: 16 February 2026
Day: Monday
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Time: 11:00 AM (Local / IST)
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar / Disney+ Hotstar
Probable Playing XI
Afghanistan Probable XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sidiqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi
UAE Probable XI
Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Mayank Kumar, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq , Muhammad Jawadullah, Haider Ali
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface in Delhi is generally batting-friendly but tends to assist spinners as the match progresses due to its slightly slower nature. Batters who settle early can score heavily, while spinners often become key wicket-taking options in the middle overs. A first-innings score around 170–180 is considered competitive.
Weather Report
Delhi is expected to witness warm morning conditions with temperatures around 22–27°C. Rain interruptions are unlikely, ensuring a full match is expected.
Match Prediction
Afghanistan enters the contest as the stronger side with a powerful spin attack led by world-class bowlers and an experienced all-round core. UAE has shown steady improvement and possesses aggressive top-order batters who can challenge stronger teams. Based on overall balance and experience, Afghanistan holds a clear advantage, though UAE can make the match competitive with early breakthroughs.
Key Players
Afghanistan
Rashid Khan: Match-winning leg-spinner capable of controlling the middle overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Explosive opener who can provide a fast start.
Mohammad Nabi: Experienced all-rounder adding stability and balance.
UAE
Muhammad Waseem: Aggressive top-order batter capable of quick runs.
Harshi kaushik: Promising all-rounder contributing with both bat and ball.
Junaid Siddique: Fast Bowler - effective in middle overs.