Afghanistan will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates in a crucial Group D encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday in New Delhi. With qualification scenarios tightening, both teams will be eager to secure vital points in this high-stakes clash.
🏏 Match Preview
The UAE enter the contest with renewed confidence after securing their first win of the tournament against Canada. However, concerns remain over their middle-order performance against quality spin bowling.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking defeat in their previous match, which went into two Super Overs — one of the most thrilling encounters of the tournament so far.
With South Africa and New Zealand currently occupying the top two positions in Group D, the upcoming clash could prove decisive in shaping the qualification race.
📅 When And Where Will Afghanistan vs UAE Match Be Played?
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- City: New Delhi
- Match Start Time: 11:00 AM IST
📺 Which TV Channel Will Broadcast AFG vs UAE Match?
The Afghanistan vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live in India on the Star Sports Network.
📱 How To Watch Afghanistan vs UAE Live Streaming Online?
The live streaming of the AFG vs UAE T20 World Cup match will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
🪙 When Will The Toss Take Place?
The toss for the Afghanistan vs UAE match is scheduled for:
- 10:30 AM IST
👥 Full Squads
Afghanistan Squad:
Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Abdollah Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah, Ziaur Rahman.
UAE Squad:
Muhammad Waseem (c), Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Rohid, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Simranjeet Singh, Sohaib Khan, Syed Haider.