UAE vs Afghanistan, Match 3 – United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025
Match Preview
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
The Unit ed Arab Emirates (UAE) will face Afghanistan (AFG) in Match 3 of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025.
This exciting contest is scheduled to take place under the lights at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 1st, 2025.
Both teams are still searching for their first victory in the tri-series, which also features Pakistan.
With Afghanistan’s strong spin attack and UAE’s emerging talent, this clash is expected to be highly competitive.
Match Schedule
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
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Match: UAE vs Afghanistan, Match 3, United Arab
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Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025
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Date: Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Time: 8:00 PM PKT | 8:30 PM IST
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Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Points Table (Before Match 3) UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | N/R | Points | NRR |
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| 2 | UAE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.550 |
| 3 | AFG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.950 |
Both UAE and Afghanistan are yet to secure their first win, making this encounter crucial for moving up the standings.
Recent Team Performance
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
Let’s take a look at how both teams have performed in their last five matches:
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
| Last 5 Matches | Result |
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| Match 1 | Win |
| Match 2 | Win |
| Match 3 | Win |
| Match 4 | Loss |
| Match 5 | Loss |
Form: W, W, W, L, L
Afghanistan (AFG)
| Last 5 Matches | Result |
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| Match 1 | Loss |
| Match 2 | Loss |
| Match 3 | Win |
| Match 4 | Win |
| Match 5 | Loss |
Form: L, L, W, W, L
Afghanistan Recent Match Results
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Aug 29, 2025 – Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 1st Match: Pakistan won by 39 runs.
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Dec 14, 2024 – Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan won by 3 wickets (3 balls remaining).
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Dec 13, 2024 – Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I: Afghanistan won by 50 runs.
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Dec 11, 2024 – Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets.
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Jun 26, 2024 – Afghanistan vs South Africa, T20 World Cup Semi-Final: South Africa won by 9 wickets.
Squads
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Squad
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Muhammad Waseem (c) – Opening Batter
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Asif Khan – Batter
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Rahul Chopra † – Wicketkeeper Batter
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Ethan D’Souza – Batter
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Haider Ali – Bowler
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Junaid Siddique – Bowler
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Harshit Kaushik – Allrounder
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Muhammad Farooq – Allrounder
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Muhammad Jawadullah – Bowler
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Muhammad Rohid – Bowler
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Muhammad Zohaib – –
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Dhruv Parashar – Allrounder
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Saghir Khan – –
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Alishan Sharafu – Opening Batter
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Aryansh Sharma † – Wicketkeeper Batter
Afghanistan (AFG) Key Players
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Wicketkeeper Batter
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Azmatullah Omarzai – Allrounder
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Rashid Khan – Bowler
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Naveen-ul-Haq – Bowler
Players to Watch
Batters
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
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Muhammad Waseem (UAE): 10 matches, 277 runs, Avg 27.7, SR 158.28
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Asif Khan (UAE): 10 matches, 246 runs, Avg 41.0, SR 176.97
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 10 matches, 189 runs, Avg 18.9, SR 104.41
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Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 10 matches, 159 runs, Avg 15.9, SR 98.75
Bowlers
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Haider Ali (UAE): 10 matches, 18 wickets, Econ 5.4, SR 13.33
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Saghir Khan (UAE): 7 matches, 12 wickets, Econ 8.08, SR 12.5
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Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG): 9 matches, 19 wickets, Econ 6.72, SR 10.57
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Rashid Khan (AFG): 10 matches, 18 wickets, Econ 6.73, SR 12.33
Head-to-Head Record
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
| Date | Result | Winner | Margin |
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| 02 Jan 2024 | Afghanistan won | By 4 wickets (9 balls remaining) | |
| 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 remaining) | |
| 18 Feb 2023 | UAE won | By 9 wickets (10 balls remaining) |
Summary: Afghanistan leads 3-2 in the last five encounters.
Match Officials
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
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On-field Umpires: Aasif Iqbal (UAE), Akbar Ali (UAE)
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TV Umpire: Shiju Sam (UAE)
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Reserve Umpire: Nadeem Anjum (UAE)
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Match Referee: Ali Naqvi (Pakistan)
Match Outlook
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has always been a ground that supports spinners, which means Afghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khan could be a game-changer. UAE, however, will bank on their captain Muhammad Waseem and power-hitter Asif Khan to put up a strong batting performance.
UAE vs Afghanistan T20I 2025
Since both teams have lost their opening games, this match is more than just about points — it is about regaining momentum and staying alive in the tri-series. A win here could shape their journey in the tournament.