By Syeda Rubab 
Match Overview UAE vs Afghanistan – Tri-Series 2025
The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 concludes its group stage with the United Arab Emirates taking on Afghanistan in the 6th Match at Sharjah on September 5, 2025. Afghanistan have already secured 2 wins in 3 games and are eyeing a spot in the final. For UAE, it’s been a disappointing campaign with three straight defeats, and they’ll be looking to salvage pride against a strong Afghan side.
Recent Form
- United Arab Emirates – W, L, L, L, L: Winless in the tri-series so far, struggling to finish games.
- Afghanistan – W, W, L, W, W: Strong momentum, with spinners dictating games in Sharjah.
Players to Watch – United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Muhammad Waseem – Their talismanic opener with 227 runs in 10 matches, striking at 151.33 SR. Needs a big innings to give UAE hope.
- Alishan Sharafu – Consistent batter with 222 runs in 8 matches, averaging 37 at 133.73 SR.
- Haider Ali – Star bowler, picking up 20 wickets in 10 matches, economy just 5.0, and a strike rate of 12.
- Saghir Khan – Handy with 12 wickets in 7 matches, though on the expensive side (8.72 econ).
Players to Watch – Afghanistan (AFG)
- Ibrahim Zadran – Dependable top-order batter with 216 runs in 7 matches, averaging 30.86 at 114 SR.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Dangerous opener, though inconsistent, with 193 runs in 10 matches at 100 SR.
- Rashid Khan – World-class spinner, leading the attack with 23 wickets in 10 matches, economy 6.22, strike rate just 9.65.
- Naveen-ul-Haq – Effective pacer with 16 wickets in 7 matches, striking every 10 balls.
Head-to-Head Record UAE vs Afghanistan – Tri-Series 2025
- Sep 1, 2025 – Afghanistan won by 38 runs.
- Jan 2024 – Afghanistan won by 4 wickets.
- Dec 2023 – UAE won by 11 runs.
- Dec 2023 – Afghanistan won by 72 runs.
- Feb 2023 – Afghanistan won by 6 wickets.
Summary: Last 5 → Afghanistan 4 wins, UAE 1 win. Afghanistan dominate this matchup, especially with their spin attack.
Match Prediction UAE vs Afghanistan – Tri-Series 2025
UAE will bank on Waseem’s batting fireworks and Haider Ali’s wicket-taking form, but Afghanistan’s superior balance—with Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq in top form—makes them overwhelming favorites. Prediction: Afghanistan to win and seal a spot in the final.
Himadullah Sohoo