Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates faced off in the 28th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with Afghanistan opting to bowl first, according to match details released by CREX.
The match is crucial for both teams as they seek to remain competitive in the tournament. A preview on ICC’s website highlighted the importance of the clash for Afghanistan’s campaign. As of 11:00 AM local time, the UAE had not yet scored, remaining at 0-00.0.
Recent form indicates a challenging path for both sides. Afghanistan’s last five T20 matches show a record of LLWWL, including losses to New Zealand and a prior match against the UAE. The UAE, meanwhile, has a record of WLLLL in their last five matches. Head-to-head records favor Afghanistan, with 8 wins to the UAE’s 2 in their last 10 encounters.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi presents a venue with a slight advantage for teams bowling first, with 55% of matches won by the team fielding second. The average first innings score at the stadium is 171, and the average second innings score is 149. The weather at the stadium is hazy with sunshine and 61% humidity.
Afghanistan’s recent matches include a loss to New Zealand (183/5 chasing 187/10) and a win against Scotland (184/6 vs 123/10). The UAE recently defeated Canada (151/5 chasing 150/7) but lost to New Zealand (175/0 chasing 173/6).
The ICC provides match highlights, Aramco Player of the Match highlights, and player-specific highlights, alongside the “Feel The Thrill” preview series for the tournament.
