Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will face off in the 28th match of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Delhi. Afghanistan find themselves in a tough spot after losing both their opening matches. They lost their last match against South Africa quite narrowly in the Super Over. As a result, this match is a must-win if they want to stay in the Super 8 race.
Advertisement
AFG vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, 28th Match

On the other hand, the United Arab Emirates won their last match against Canada by five wickets, chasing down the target of 151 runs with two balls to spare. They currently sit third in the Group D points table of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Afghanistan's hard-hitting opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed 84 runs off 42 balls, including 4 fours and 7 maximums, against South Africa in the last match, while all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai can contribute with both bat and ball. He scored 22 runs and also took three wickets in the last match. Both players are strong candidates for the captaincy role in the AFG vs UAE Dream11 team prediction.
Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs United Arab Emirates, 28th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 AM IST, 16th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | AFG vs UAE T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
AFG vs UAE Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma | UAE | 74 Runs |
| Junaid Siddique | UAE | 5 Wickets |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 84 Runs |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 3 Wickets |
AFG vs UAE Toss Prediction
In this T20 World Cup, three matches have been played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which is also among the smallest cricket stadiums in India. Two of the matches have been won by chasing teams, while one was won by the team batting first.
In the last five matches played on this ground, the chasing record is 60%. As a result, it is most likely that Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, will win the toss and elect to field first as per the AFG vs UAE Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Arun Jaitley Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 60% |
AFG vs UAE Playing 11 (Probable)
| United Arab Emirates Playing 11 | Afghanistan Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma (WK) | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK) |
| Muhammad Waseem (C) | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Alishan Sharafu | Gulbadin Naib |
| Mayank Kumar | Sediqullah Atal |
| Sohaib Khan | Darwish Rasooli |
| Harshit Kaushik | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Muhammad Arfan | Mohammad Nabi |
| Muhammad Farooq | Rashid Khan (C) |
| Haider Ali | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| Junaid Siddique | Noor Ahmad |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
AFG vs UAE Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Aryansh Sharma |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Junaid Siddique and Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
AFG vs UAE Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Vice-Captain | Muhammad Waseem and Gulbadin Naib |
Top Picks for AFG vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | Batsman |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
Budget Picks for AFG vs UAE Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sohaib Khan | United Arab Emirates | Batsman |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | United Arab Emirates | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: R Gurbaz, A Sharma
Batters: I Zadran, W Muhammad, S Khan
All-rounders: G Naib, A Omarzai
Bowlers: R Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, F Farooqi, J Siddique

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: I Zadran, W Muhammad, D Rasooli, A Sharafu
All-rounders: G Naib, A Omarzai
Bowlers: Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, N Ahmad, J Siddique, M Jawadullah

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ENG vs ITA match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
AFG vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today (28th Match) ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| M Ishaq | 7.0 |
| M Arfan | 8.0 |
AFG vs UAE Weather & Pitch Report at Arun Jaitley Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22.5°C |
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 runs |
AFG vs UAE H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 10 |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the 28th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?
+
Who will win the 28th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026?
Afghanistan is expected to win the 28th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Conversation
(0 Comments)
Editor's Pick
Editor's Pick



-1771161589831.webp)






