AFG vs UAE Live Score, T20 World Cup

AFG vs UAE Live: After the chaos of the India vs Pakistan fixture, we are in for another superb day of cricket as Afghanistan takes on the UAE in a crucial Group D clash. It was Afghanistan who won the toss and they chose to field first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. They had a terrific start, picking two wickets early before Alishan Sharafu and Sohaib Khan helped UAE make a comback.

The loser of AFG vs UAE clash will pack their bags and leave the T20 World Cup 2026, while the winner will continue to march forward with hope. Afghanistan, despite losing to New Zealand and South Africa, isn’t out of the picture. They need to win both their remaining games and hope for the biggest upset on the cards, relying on Canada to beat the Kiwis. Meanwhile, the UAE can give a tough task to SA and NZ if they win both their games. It would be tough.

England, meanwhile, will confirm their qualification if they beat Italy today. But England haven’t been good so far so it might not be a foregone conclusion. The night game is one of the biggest as Australia take on Sri Lanka in Pallekele

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule (Feb 16)

Afghanistan vs. UAE – Delhi – 11:00 AM IST
England vs Italy—Kolkata—3:00 PM IST
Australia vs Sri Lanka – Pallekele – 7:00 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2026 live streaming details

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will enjoy one of the widest broadcasts ever, with India remaining the epicentre of coverage through JioStar. JioHotstar will be live streaming all the ICC event games, while Star Sports Network are the official broadcast partners.

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AFG vs UAE Live: Wicket for Afghanistan

16/02/2026 12:06

Afghanistan finally break the UAE's strong partnership, dismissing Alishan Sharafu for 40 off 31 balls. Mujeeb Ur Rahman gets the breakthrough, bowling a floated delivery that Sharafu lofted towards long off, where Ibrahim Zadran took a brilliant catch. Sharafu had been in great form, adding 84 runs with Sohaib Khan before his dismissal. Syed Haider is the next batter in.

UAE: 113/3 in 14 overs; Sohaib 45* off 35, Haider 13* off 9

#Sharafu smashes boundary to keep UAE momentum strong early on! 💪

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AFG vs UAE Live: UAE cruise along

16/02/2026 11:57

UAE's cruising along nicely, 97/2 in 11 overs 🇦🇪.

Sohaib Khan and Alishan Sharafu are putting on a show, with Sohaib on 41* and Alishan on 39*. Ziaur Rahman's back on, and he gave away 16 runs in his first over. Afghanistan's got their hands full now. How do you think Afghanistan will counter the UAE's strong batting lineup? This is very unlike Afghanistan, who are failing to sieze games with the ball in the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup Live: Powerplay over

16/02/2026 11:39

UAE have made a decent comeback after losing two big wickets inside two overs. Alishan and Sohaib are looking good as Rashid Khan brings himself on post powerplay.

AFG vs UAE Live: Crushing blow for UAE

16/02/2026 11:21

Muhammad Waseem OUT 😟

A killing blow this for the UAE as they lose skipper Muhammad Waseem in the 2nd over itself. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has bowled well in this tournament, and he continues to do so, trapping Waseem with a quicker delivery. Time for the UAE to consolidate. Sohaib Khan has joined Alishan on the crease.

The bowler got one that spin away from Waseem, who came forward to block but missed, and the ball hit his pads. The umpire gave it out, and Waseem's review showed the ball clipped the top of the off stump. UAE's 2 down in the first 2 overs now.

UAE: 20/2 in 3 overs. Alishan 8*, Sohaib 1*

AFG vs UAE Live: Wicket in 1st over

16/02/2026 11:11

A terrific start for Afghanistan as Azmatullah Omarzai finds some movement with the new ball, bowling the first over. Afghanistan took a review on the very first ball, but it was unsuccessful. However, three balls later, Afghanistan finally finds a breakthrough in the form of Aryansh Sharma, who goes for a duck!

Superb low catch fo rRahmanullah Gurbaz. UAE 2/1 after 1 over. Waseem 1*, Alishan Sharafu 1*

AFG vs UAE Live: Check Updated Points Table

16/02/2026 11:06

AFG vs IAE Live: Playing XI for UAE

16/02/2026 10:56

"The boys are confident. Different game, different opposition so we have come with different plans. (On batting first) We are ready. First two three-overs the ball will do something, we are accpeting that challenge. Two changes- Farooq and Mayank not playing, Simranjeet and Haider Shah are in."

AFG vs UAE Live: Afghanistan playing XI

16/02/2026 10:44

Fazalhaq Farooqi isn't playing today as Ziaur Rahman comes in.

"We are going to bowl first. It is a fresh wicket. Early morning game, wicket is going to be soft. Later on in the afternoon, it is going to be much better. (Picking the guys up after the game against SA) It is pretty hard. Something which i gone bu we learn from it. We played one of the best games of cricket, lucky to be part of it but unlucky to end up on the losing side. Representing your country is a proud moment, each game you have got to bring your best and make your nation proud. One change - Fazalhaq Farooqi misses out and Ziaur Rahman is in."

AFG vs UAE Live: Toss Update🪙

16/02/2026 10:44

Rashid Khan wins the toss, Afghanistan having a bowl first. Simranjeet and Wasi Shah into the UAE XI https://t.co/dQ0NhflOBj pic.twitter.com/AhaCXT0VFr
— Paul Radley (@PaulRadley) February 16, 2026