UAE vs AFG 1st T20I : Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, and Live Streaming Details

On Thursday, February 16, the UAE and Afghanistan will square off in the first game of a three-match series. The competition will be held at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

On Wednesday, Afghanistan picked a strong 18-man squad. Rashid Khan was named captain, replacing experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, who stepped down as T20I captain following the T20 World Cup in Australia last year.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai should continue to begin the batting, with the middle order led by Ibrahim Zadran and Najibullah. The quick bowling unit should be led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq. Gulbadin Naib also brings a wealth of experience to the table.

The UAE, on the other hand, will be led by CP Rizwan, who took over as T20I captain from Ahmed Raza before the World Cup. Rohan Mustafa, who missed the World Cup, has rejoined the squad. Muhammad Waseem was sensational for MI Emirates in the ILT20 2023.

Karthik Meiyappan scored a hat-trick in the World Cup and will be feeling confident. Junaid Siddiqui, Akif Raja, and Zahoor Khan are coming off strong performances in the ILT20. Alishan Sharafu and Aayan Afzal Khan will also be highlighted.

UAE vs Afghanistan Match Details

Match: UAE vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I

Date and Time: February 16, 2023, Thursday, 07:30 pm IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

UAE vs Afghanistan Pitch Report

The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been good for batting, but spinners are more likely to be used. After winning the toss, fielding first should be the strategy.

UAE vs Afghanistan Weather Forecast

For the time being, there is no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 23 degrees Celsius, with humidity in the high 70s.

UAE vs Afghanistan Probable XIs

UAE

Muhammad Waseem, Rohan Mustafa, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Basil Hameed, CP Rizwan (C), Alishan Sharafu, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddiqui, Akif Raja

Afghanistan

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

UAE vs Afghanistan Match Prediction

Afghanistan has a good team on paper and is the clear favourite to win the series opener. The UAE will find it hard to beat their opponents.

Prediction: Afghanistan to win.

UAE vs Afghanistan TV and Live Streaming details

TV: The match between the UAE and Afghanistan will not be televised in India.

Live Streaming: The match between the UAE and Afghanistan will be live streamed on the Fancode app and website.

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