UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I Playing XI: UAE will take on Afghanistan in the 3rd match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 at the Sharjah International Cricket Stadium.
Both teams are yet to open their account in the tri-series, having lost to Afghanistan in their opening games. The hosts, the UAE, will aim to bounce back strongly at home, while Afghanistan, with their spin-heavy attack and superior head-to-head record, enter the contest as favourites.
Let’s take a look at the UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I Match: Playing XI, key players, team news, and full squads.
UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I Match Playing XI- United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025
| United Arab Emirates Playing XI | Afghanistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem (c) | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) |
| Muhammad Zohaib | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Asif Khan | Sediqullah Atal |
| Alishan Sharafu | Darwish Rasooli |
| Rahul Chopra (wk) | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Ethan D’Souza | Mohammad Nabi |
| Dhruv Parashar | Karim Janat |
| Saghir Khan | Rashid Khan (c) |
| Haider Ali | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
| Junaid Siddique | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | Fareed Ahmad Malik |
Key Players to Watch
United Arab Emirates
- Muhammad Waseem – Captain and explosive opener who must lead from the front.
- Asif Khan – Scored a blistering 77 (35) against Afghanistan, UAE’s biggest weapon in the middle order.
- Haider Ali – Reliable spinner, expected to play a major role on Sharjah’s turning wicket.
Afghanistan
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Dynamic opener, capable of providing a quick start.
- Rashid Khan – Skipper and world-class spinner who can change the game in the middle overs.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Bowled economically vs Afghanistan and will be key with the new ball.
UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I Match Team News
United Arab Emirates:
The hosts lost their opener against Afghanistan by 31 runs despite Asif Khan’s fireworks. Their middle order looked shaky, and the bowling lacked consistency. Captain Muhammad Waseem and Haider Ali’s leadership with bat and ball will be crucial if they want to challenge Afghanistan.
Afghanistan:
Rashid Khan’s men also suffered defeat to Afghanistan, with their spinners surprisingly ineffective. The batting showed glimpses of promise with Gurbaz and Rashid himself, but the middle order needs stability. With a strong spin attack, Afghanistan will back themselves to bounce back in Sharjah.
UAE vs AFG Teams Full Squads
United Arab Emirates Squad:
Muhammad Waseem (c), Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Rahul Chopra (wk), Ethan D’Souza, Dhruv Parashar, Saghir Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Aayan Afzal Khan, Akif Raja, Sabir Rao, Vriitya Aravind.
Afghanistan Squad:
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Najibullah Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq.
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