AFG vs UAE Highlights T20 World Cup 2026, Omarzai Stars in Dramatic Five Run Thriller in Delhi
Afghanistan finally opened their account in the tournament as they edged UAE by five runs in a dramatic contest in Delhi. In this AFG vs UAE Highlights T20 World Cup 2026 clash, it was Azmatullah Omarzai who turned the game with a complete all round display, delivering with both bat and ball under pressure.
Afghanistan posted 162 for 5, a total that looked competitive on a slow and gripping surface. UAE responded bravely and pushed the match to the final over, but Afghanistan held their nerve to defend 160 for 9 and secure a crucial victory.
AFG vs UAE Highlights T20 World Cup 2026
- Ibrahim Zadran 53 anchors Afghanistan on slow Delhi pitch
- Azmatullah Omarzai 40 not out shifts momentum in death overs
- Sohaib Khan 68 leads UAE recovery in run chase
- Omarzai 4 for 15 turns match with decisive middle over burst
- Rashid Khan reaches 700 T20 wickets milestone
AFG vs UAE Highlights T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
Afghanistan posted 162 for 5 on a slow Delhi pitch, with Ibrahim Zadran’s 53 anchoring the innings before Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 40 off 21 powered a late surge in the death overs.
His high strike rate finish lifted the total beyond par in a low scoring T20 World Cup contest shaped by cutters and cross seam bowling.
Afghanistan posted 162 for 5 on a slow Delhi pitch, with Ibrahim Zadran’s 53 anchoring the innings before Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 40 off 21 powered a late surge in the death overs.
His high strike rate finish lifted the total beyond par in a low scoring T20 World Cup contest shaped by cutters and cross seam bowling.
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United Arab Emirates Squad:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman
United Arab Emirates Squad:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman
Match Summary
Afghanistan 162 for 5
UAE 160 for 9
Afghanistan won by 5 runs
Player of the Match
Azmatullah Omarzai for his match-winning all-round performance
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FAQs
Q1. Who won the AFG vs UAE match in T20 World Cup 2026?
Afghanistan won by 5 runs after defending 162 in a tense final over at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in AFG vs UAE 2026?
Azmatullah Omarzai earned Player of the Match for his all round performance, scoring 40 not out and taking 4 for 15.
Q3. How many runs did Sohaib Khan score against Afghanistan?
Sohaib Khan scored 68 off 48 balls, leading UAE’s chase before Afghanistan pulled back in the death overs.
This win keeps Afghanistan alive in the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. While qualification scenarios remain challenging, the team showed resilience, death over composure, and improved bowling discipline.
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