United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Prediction, T20I Tri-Series 2025 1st September 2025

The third game of the ongoing United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025 will see the hosts, UAE, take on Afghanistan. Both teams have lost their opening games against Pakistan and will fight hard for their first points. Both teams have struggled with their batting lineups and will aim to improve their performance. Afghanistan has a strong record against the United Arab Emirates, having won eight of the last ten games between the two teams. With a powerful spin attack, Afghanistan will aim to capitalize on this opportunity. The UAE has struggled against higher-ranked teams, so it will be interesting to see if they can perform well in this game. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result, making it an intriguing contest. Let’s examine the preview and provide predictions.

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan: Date and Time of the Match Start

This match is expected to take place on the 1st September 2025. The kickoff time will be 18:00 pm. 

• Match: United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan
• Date: Monday, 1st September 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 18:00 pm (AEST)
• Stadium: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Interesting Facts About Teams

UAE are currently in 2nd position on the points table of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri Series, with 1 loss to their name.

Asif-Khan Lala is the top run-scorer for UAE in the tournament, with 77 runs. Muhammad Saghir Khan is the top wicket-taker for UAE, with 3 wickets.

UAE lost their previous match against Pakistan by 31 runs.

Afghanistan has won eight of the last ten games against the UAE.

In their last ten games, UAE has only defeated a higher-ranked side once.

Afghanistan’s spin attack includes Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman.

Weather Report before the Match

The dimensions at Sharjah have traditionally favoured batters, and the conditions are expected to improve as the game progresses. In the first two matches of the tri-series, batting played a key role in shaping the results. However, as the surface slowed down, chasing became more difficult, making batting first the ideal choice for the toss-winning captain.

It will be a warm evening in Sharjah, with a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. They will need to mix up their line to take wickets. The average first-innings score over the last two seasons has been above 170 runs, and the team batting first will aim for 200 runs on the board.

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan: Chances of Winning

The UAE lost to Pakistan in their previous match but can take pride in their fight. Waseem (33 off 13) and Asif (77 off 35) played brilliant innings, bringing the UAE close to the target. Despite their efforts, they fell short, and now they will focus on strengthening their bowling department, which struggled against the Pakistani batters. The UAE sits second in the points table with a net run rate of -1.550.

Pakistan batted first, posting a total of 182/7 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan continued his good form with 21 off 10 balls. While Fakhar Zaman fell early, captain Agha Salman played a key role with 53 runs off 36 balls, helping Pakistan set a challenging target. In reply, Rahmanullah Gurbaz anchored Afghanistan’s chase with 38 runs off 27 balls. However, regular wickets led to their downfall, and they fell short by 39 runs.

United Arab Emirates` chance of winning - 5%

Afghanistan's chance of winning – 95%

United Arab Emirates Preview

Pakistan batted first and posted a total of 207, despite early wickets from Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman. Saim Ayub impressed with 69 runs off 38 balls, while Hasan Nawaz contributed 56 runs, helping Pakistan set a challenging target.

In response, the UAE lost three early wickets, but Asif Khan Lala's explosive 77 off 35 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes, gave them hope. However, his dismissal at a critical moment led to regular wickets falling, and the UAE ended their chase at 176/8, losing by 31 runs.

Key Players: Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Mohammad Zuhaib

United Arab Emirates Players List

Muhammad Zohaib; Muhammad Waseem (c); Asif Khan; Alishan Sharafu; Rahul Chopra (wk); Ethan DSouza; Dhruv Parashar; Saghir Khan; Haider Ali; Junaid Siddique; Muhammad Jawadullah.

Afghanistan Preview

Afghanistan is off to a rough start, sitting at the bottom of the points table. The 39-run defeat to Pakistan hurt their net run rate, which currently stands at -1.950. Skipper Rashid Khan, returning after back surgery, was not as effective, but the spin attack performed reasonably well. The batting and pace departments, however, failed to deliver. Afghanistan must improve in these areas if they are to challenge the hosts.

Looking ahead, Afghanistan will be eager to bounce back. Gurbaz, alongside Ibrahim Zadran, will aim to provide a solid start, while the middle order, including Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, and Karim Janat, needs to step up. Afghanistan’s depth in batting also depends on contributions from Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, and Rashid Khan.

In bowling, Mujeeb ur Rahman impressed in the previous match and will look to take early wickets with Fazalhaq Farooqi. Rashid Khan’s experience will be key in the middle overs, with support from Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, and Fareed Ahmed.

Key Players: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli

Afghanistan Players List

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk); Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli; Mohammad Nabi; Karim Janat; Gulbadin Naib; Azmatullah Omarzai; Rashid Khan (c); Mujeeb Ur Rahman; Fazalhaq Farooqi; Fareed Ahmad Malik

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head

Considering the last five matches between United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan, The latter has won three while the home side has two. Their last meeting ended in Afghanistan won by 4 wickets.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total - 13
• United Arab Emirates - 3
• Afghanistan - 10
• Draw - 0

Who will win the match, United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday`s United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan UAE T20I Tri-Series match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Afghanistan a 95% chance of beating the United Arab Emirates in the UAE T20I Tri-Series match of the 2025 season.

United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan Prediction

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has struggled against teams ranked above them, with both the top and middle orders underperforming this season. The team will be looking for a better performance in this game. Afghanistan has a strong record against the UAE, with a solid spin attack and firepower at the top of the order. While the UAE has had some success at home, it lacks the depth and competitive edge expected from a full-member nation. Despite beating New Zealand and Bangladesh in recent T20Is at home, Afghanistan has dominated, winning 9 out of 12 encounters. With both teams familiar with the conditions in Sharjah, a tough contest is expected.

Our First prediction is Afghanistan to win the toss - 1.95 odds for dafabet bookmaker

Our second prediction is UAE M Waseem Top Batter - 3.75 odds for 1xbet bookmaker

Our third prediction is Over 302.5 Total Match Runs - 1.83 odds for bc.game bookmaker