UAE vs AFG 2nd T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The second game of the Abu Dhabi Friendship series will be played on the 18th of February 2023 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium where the United Arab Emirates would face off against a resilient Afghanistan side at 9:00 local time.
After going down to Afghanistan in a closely contested game on Thursday, UAE will look to regroup and get their strategies spot on ahead of this game. They face a stiff challenge as they have only got one more chance to salvage the series.
Whereas on the other hand, a sense of calmness will prevail in the Afghanistan dugout as they succeeded in suppressing a resurgent UAE in their own backyard. They have nothing to lose from here on and have one eye on the series.
UAE’s win percentage in T20I is shambolic, to say the least. Out of 100 matches played, UAE has managed to win 34 games. Barring one game, all the wins came against associate nations. However, they appear to be a much-improved side in modern times and were able to pose quite a challenge to Afghanistan in their opening game. A comeback for UAE appears likely, but Afghanistan have all the experience they need to wind up the series in a clinical fashion. .
Afghanistan on the other hand has a very impressive T20I win record of around 65% and after registering a convincing victory on Thursday’s fixture, they appear to look like a far more superior side than the UAE. Afghanistan would be looking to carry on with the same momentum and would be looking to win it comfortably from here on.
UAE vs Afghanistan 2nd T20 Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be live ESPN Star and Willow TV online.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Fancode.
UAE vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
It will be a used surface at Sheikh Zayed stadium so the wicket may be on the slower side. As the game progress, the slow bowlers will come into play making life harder for the batsmen. Hence winning the toss and batting first would not be a bad ploy at all.
UAE vs AFG, Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium offers a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers, especially in T20 cricket. After the conclusion of the first T20I, the surface is expected to grip and slow down later on thus playing to the advantage of the spin bowlers.
Abu Dhabi Weather Report
The weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to be reasonable with temperatures rising to as high as 23 C. Humidity is predicted to be at around 60% with no indications of rain.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for UAE vs Afghanistan 2nd T20 Match 2023
UAE Team News & Playing 11
UAE Team News
UAE will be looking to make some forced changes and rope in some impactful players who can put an end to their misery.
UAE Key Players
- Muhammad Waseem - Waseem has been one of the most consistent run-getter for UAE in white ball cricket of late. He has amassed 511 runs in 14 innings at an average of 36.50. Besides, his strike rate in T20 cricket is also very lethal hovering around the 143 mark. He did a fine job by scoring 33(35) before perishing to a peach of delivery produced by Rashid Khan. Known for his handy medium-pace bowling, Waseem is surely an asset for the Emirates.
- Vriitya Aravind - The Indian-origin wicket-keeper batsman is a rising young star and is also one of the leading run-getters for the UAE. He is usually known to play the anchoring innings and has a steady batting average of around 28 in T20I. In his short T20 career, he achieved a top score of 97* which proves that once he settles down, he can dominate the bowlers and play the long innings.
- Chundangapoyil Rizwan – The UAE skipper emerged as the highest run-scorer for his side in the 1st T20I. The Kerala-born batter played a well-composed innings of 48(41) which included 2 sixes and fours a piece. After missing out on a well-deserved half-century, we expect him to bounce back again and notch up yet another useful innings for his side.
UAE Team Form
UAE have not been able to secure a single T20I win against a full-member nation for a very long time. They will have to produce something out of the ordinary to keep the series alive.
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UAE Predicted Playing 11
Rohan Mustafa (c), Vriitya Aravind (wk), Basil Hameed, Muhammad Waseem, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zawar Farid, Chundangapoyil Puthiyapurayil Rizwan, Junaid Siddique, Sanchit Sharma, Zahoor Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
The spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammed Nabi misses out and Zahir Khan and Rahmat Shah have been included in the squad. After being comfortably placed in the series, Afghanistan would be willing to try out some new faces ahead of this fixture.
AFG Key Players
- Afsar Zazai – Although relatively new to T20I cricket, Afsar left a solid mark in the 1st T20 game on Thursday. He walked into bat when his side was in a spot of bother and went on to score a game-changing innings of 48(40). He teamed up with Janat and the duo together stitched a useful 67-run stand for the 4th wicket stand, which helped Afghanistan comfortably get over the line. He is surely one of the most talented batters to look out for.
- Karim Janat – Known for his all-round capabilities with the bat and the ball, Janat is a true asset for his side. He has played some useful cameos for his team in the past. He showed his maturity and scored 53(38) in tricky conditions which helped Afghanistan earn a win after they had lost their way in the middle overs. Besides, he has an outstanding bowling average and a five-wicket haul to his name in T20I which is a further indication of his bowling prowess.
- Rashid Khan – The T20 stalwart needs no introduction as he is in the form of his life. Crafty leg spinner and a useful lower-order pinch hitter, Rashid delivers both with the bat and the ball. In the last year, he has picked up 21 wickets at an average of 22.66. With a lethal striker rate of 13.7 and a jaw-dropping economy rate of 6.25 RPO, Khan can not only make batters feel uncomfortable at the crease but can also breach the defences of high-quality stroke-makers and pinch hitters from around the world.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan has finally been able to register a win in their last 5 outings after their very poor T20 world cup campaign down under. The win will give Afghanistan a much-needed boost as a side which will put them on a course to wrap up the next game as well as the series.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai (WK), Rashid Khan (c), Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zahir Khan
UAE vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Both teams have clashed on 6 occasions and in 5 instances, Afghanistan has managed to thrash UAE left and right. Though Rohan Mustafa’s magic with the ball helped UAE sneak in with a lucky victory on one occasion, they need many more players to step up their game and roll back the Afghan aggression.
UAE vs AFG Head to Head Stats in T20
| |
Matches Played |
UAE Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
6 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
UAE vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
Following the conclusion of the first game, UAE will be determined to secure an equalizer to stay alive in the series. But Afghanistan has all the experience and firepower they need to overpower UAE on all fronts.
Hence a win for Afghanistan looks more likely and they are at odds of 1.12 and expect them to hit a total of over 12.5 fours in their 1st innings.
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Feb 18, 2023
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
Sheikh Zayed Stadium - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
UAE vs AFG 2nd T20 
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