On Saturday, February 18, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Afghanistan (AFG) will play the second Twenty20 International at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Here is everything you need to know about the UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction before the game. In Abu Dhabi, a great game is expected because the series’ outcome is at stake.
Afghanistan struck first in the series, despite the UAE’s strong performance. The Afghans will be eager to maintain their current form, as players like Karim Janat and Rashid Khan stood out in the previous game. Afghanistan will begin as favorites, but the UAE cannot be ignored. Waseem Muhammad and Aayan Khan Afzal are key to their success because they have a good balance of youth and experience.
Match Details
- Match: UAE vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I
- Date and Time: Thursday, 07:30 pm IST, February 16, 2023.
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Dream11 match top picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has consistently contributed to Afghanistan’s success in T20Is, scoring 906 runs at an average of 25.17. In addition, he has five fifties and a strike rate of over 125. For your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team, Gurbaz is a top pick because he can score big runs at the top of the order.
Top Batter Pick
In this format, perhaps the UAE’s best batter is Waseem Muhammad. In 21 games, he has scored 776 runs at an average of 38.80. He is also respected for his 140.33 strike rate. Muhammad is an excellent addition to your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team because he also adds value with the ball.
Top All-rounder Pick
In the previous T20I, Karim Janat was named Player of the Match after scoring a middle order fifty off 38 balls. He has stood out for Fortune Barishal in the BPL and has been in good form with both the bat and the ball. Janat is an excellent choice for your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team because he is likely to play a significant role once more.
Top Bowler Pick
In 38 matches, Zahoor Khan has a fantastic record in this format, taking 47 wickets. In the previous game, he returned with figures of 1/29 and an average of 19.43 with the ball. Zahoor is a must-have member of your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team due to his experience and death-bowling abilities.
match captain and vice-captain choices
There’s a good reason why Rashid Khan is one of the best bowlers in the world. In 75 matches, he has taken 124 wickets at a strike rate of 13.76. Rashid is an excellent captain’s pick for your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team because he can also score quick runs down the field.
In the previous match, Rohan Mustafa showed signs of his potential by scoring 22 runs off just 15 balls. Mustafa has participated in 55 T20Is and was one of the best local players in ILT20. Your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team could use Mustafa as captain or vice-captain because he will likely have a say with the bat and the ball.
5 Must-picks with player stats for match
| Player | Player Stats |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 906 runs in 36 matches |
| Rashid Khan | 124 wickets in 75 matches |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 21 wickets in 18 matches |
| Junaid Siddique | 2/30 in the previous match |
| Waseem Muhammad | 776 runs in 21 matches |
match expert tips for 2nd T20I
Another UAE bowler with high praise who has recently impressed is Junaid Siddique. With two wickets, he was their best bowler in the previous match. Siddique is a good choice for your UAE vs. AFG Dream11 prediction team because he can take wickets with the new ball and in the final overs.
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
Pitch Report
The batting surface in Abu Dhabi has been good, but spinners are most likely to be used. After winning the toss, the best course of action should be to field first.
Weather Forecast
At this time, there is no chance of rain. The humidity will be high in the 70s, and the temperature will be around 23 degrees Celsius.
Where to watch
- TV: N/A
- Live Streaming: Fancode