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AFG vs UAE Match 6 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of Tri-Series Clash

Soumyajit Dutta

AFG vs UAE Match 6 Statistical Preview [Source: @EmiratesCricket/X.com]AFG vs UAE Match 6 Statistical Preview [Source: @EmiratesCricket/X.com]

The UAE Tri-Series has almost reached its conclusive stages with the two teams advancing towards the final being Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, ahead of that, Afghanistan will face the United Arab Emirates in the 6th T20 of the UAE Tri-Series 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 5, at 8:30 PM IST.

Both teams will be eager to make a mark, with Afghanistan aiming to reach the final on a strong note. The hosts, the UAE, who had a forgettable series, will be desperate to turn things around in front of their home fans.

AFG vs UAE Head To Head Overview

Afghanistan and the UAE have played 13 T20I matches together. Out of all these, Afghanistan have bagged 10 wins while the UAE have managed to secure only 3 wins. There have been no abandoned games between the two.

Afghanistan and UAE Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad

UAE

Muhammad Waseem (c), Mohammad Zuhaib, Asif Khan, Ethan Carl D'Souza, Harshit Kaushik, Rahul Chopra (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Haider Ali I, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Junaid Siddique

Top Run-Scorers in AFG vs UAE

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Muhammad Waseem – 350 runs

Muhammad Waseem has dominated Afghanistan in UAE-AFG clashes, scoring 350 runs in 7 innings at an excellent average of 50.00. The UAE skipper has been explosive with a strike rate of 149.57, notching up 4 fifties with a best of 91, smashing 31 fours and 20 sixes.

Ibrahim Zadran – 218 runs

Ibrahim Zadran has been a consistent contributor against UAE, amassing 218 runs in 7 innings at 36.33. The Afghan batter has registered 3 fifties with a highest score of 63 and scored at a strike rate of 117.20, anchoring the innings whenever required.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 193 runs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been impactful in this rivalry, scoring 193 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 150.78. The Afghan wicketkeeper-batter has one century to his name, a brilliant 100, and has cleared the ropes often with 16 fours and 11 sixes.

Top Wicket-Takers In AFG vs UAE

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Rashid Khan – 18 wickets

Rashid Khan has been the biggest threat for UAE in this rivalry, taking 18 wickets in 9 matches at a stunning average of 10.61. The Afghan star leg-spinner has bowled with great control, maintaining an economy of just 5.30 with best figures of 3/14.

Junaid Siddique – 7 wickets

Junaid Siddique has led UAE’s attack against Afghanistan, picking up 7 wickets in 7 games. The seamer has an average of 33.42 and an economy rate of 8.50, with best bowling figures of 2/30.

Muhammad Jawadullah – 7 wickets

Muhammad Jawadullah has been effective for UAE, claiming 7 wickets in just 4 matches. The left-arm pacer has bowled with sharp bursts, averaging 18.00 with an economy of 7.87, and registered best figures of 4/26.

AFG vs UAE Key Stats

Afghanistan's Key Records

  • Ibrahim Zadran boasts the highest aggregate runs for Afghanistan against UAE, scoring 218 runs at an outstanding average of 36.33.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz holds the record for the highest individual score with a century (100) in this contest.
  • Karim Janat stands out with a superb batting average of 62.00, making him a reliable middle-order performer against UAE.
  • Rashid Khan is the standout bowler in this rivalry, taking 18 wickets in 9 matches at an incredible average of 10.61 and an economy rate of 5.30, with best figures of 3/14.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai has picked up 5 wickets in 7 games, though at a higher average of 43.00 and an economy of 8.83, with best bowling of 2/32.
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi has been economical, claiming 4 wickets in 6 matches at 32.25 apiece and maintaining a solid economy of 6.14, with best figures of 2/19.
  • Rashid Khan has 7 wickets from six T20 games at Sharjah at an economy rate of 5.92.
  • Ibrahim Zadran has an average of 36.8 and 478 runs from 15 T20 innings at Sharjah.

UAE’s Key Records

  • Muhammad Waseem is the leading run-getter for UAE in this rivalry, amassing 350 runs in 7 matches at an impressive average of 50.00, with 4 fifties and a best of 91.
  • Rahul Chopra marked his presence in 2025 by hitting an unbeaten 52 in his only appearance, finishing with a strike rate of 148.57.
  • Muhammad Wasim has an average of 45.7 from 7 T20I matches at Sharjah.
  • Junaid Siddique has led the UAE pace attack in this rivalry, picking up 7 wickets in 7 games. His best of 2/30 shows control with the new ball, though his economy of 8.50 highlights areas to improve.
  • Muhammad Rohid made his mark in 2025, striking twice in his debut outing with 2/34. The youngster showed promise but was slightly expensive at 8.50 runs per over.
  • Junaid Siddique has 7 wickets from his 5 T20Is at Sharjah at a strike rate of 16.7.

Records Which Could Be Broken In AFG vs UAE Match 6 Of Tri-Series 2025

  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz is 3 sixes away from completing 100 sixes in his international T20I career.
  • Rashid Khan is one match away from reaching the milestone of playing 100 T20I matches in his career.
  • Junaid Siddique is 1 wicket away from completing his 100th T20I wicket.
  • Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz can pair up to reach 1200 runs in partnership as they are only 81 runs away.