3rd T20I of the Afghanistan in UAE, 3 T20I Series, 2023/24 will be played between United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan (UAE vs AFG) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 2nd January at 07:30 PM IST.
UAE vs AFG (United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan), 3rd T20I - Match Information
Match: United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I
Date: 2nd January, 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
UAE vs AFG (United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan), 3rd T20I Preview
United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan have played 2 matches in the series, with both teams winning 1 match each.
In their previous encounter in this series, Ali Naseer was the Man of the Match and Muhammad Jawadullah scored the highest fantasy points for United Arab Emirates with 138 match fantasy points while Mohammad Nabi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 121 match fantasy points.
UAE vs AFG, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 136 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 70% of its matches.
Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
The temperature is expected to be around 23°C with 58% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.87 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
UAE vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, United Arab Emirates do not have a good record against Afghanistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. United Arab Emirates' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 178 | 35.6 | 0 | 0 | 21, 100, 1, 56, 0 | - |
| Vriitya Aravind | 5 | 175 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2, 70, 52, 40, 11 | - |
| Muhammad Waseem | 4 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 0 | 53, 4, 6, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 178 runs averaging 35.6 per match.
- Vriitya Aravind
Vriitya Aravind is a wicket-keeper with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 175 runs averaging 35 per match.
- Muhammad Waseem
Muhammad Waseem is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Muhammad Waseem has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 71 runs averaging 14.2 per match.
UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 18, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 4, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Qais Ahmad has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He bowls leg-break and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a bowler with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Rashid Khan is a leg-break googly bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Muhammad Jawadullah
Muhammad Jawadullah is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Muhammad Jawadullah bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 4, 1, 1, 2 and 1 wicket at an average of 1.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 1 and 1 wickets in recent matches. Muhammad Jawadullah has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 4, 1, 0, 0 and 2 wickets.
UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samal Udawaththa | 4 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 0.2 | 4, 9, 0, 0, 22 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 47, 4, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Nilansh Keswani | 3 | 46 | 9.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 39, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
- Samal Udawaththa
Samal Udawaththa is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 1 game, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 4 matches, Samal Udawaththa has scored 35 runs averaging 7 per match.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 51 runs averaging 10.2 per match.
- Nilansh Keswani
Nilansh Keswani is an all-rounder with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nilansh Keswani is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | - | 4, 1, 1, 2, 1 |
| Ali Naseer | 3 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0.8 | 6, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 51 | 10.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 47, 4, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Muhammad Waseem | 4 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 0 | 53, 4, 6, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 18, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 33 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 1, 19, 0, 13 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for United Arab Emirates are Muhammad Jawadullah with 138 match fantasy points, Ali Naseer with 133 match fantasy points and Muhammad Waseem with 95 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Mohammad Nabi with 121 match fantasy points, Qais Ahmad with 88 match fantasy points and Azmatullah Omarzai with 63 match fantasy points.
UAE vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 18, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 178 | 35.6 | 0 | 0 | 21, 100, 1, 56, 0 | - |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Samal Udawaththa | 4 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 0.2 | 4, 9, 0, 0, 22 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Vriitya Aravind | 5 | 175 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 2, 70, 52, 40, 11 | - |
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a bowler with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls leg-break and in the last 4 matches, Qais Ahmad has taken 2, 0, 1, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 21, 100, 1, 56 and 0 runs averaging 35.6 per match.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a bowler with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Samal Udawaththa
Samal Udawaththa is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Samal Udawaththa has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 1 game and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 35 runs at an average of 7 per match.
- Vriitya Aravind
Vriitya Aravind is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Vriitya Aravind has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 2, 70, 52, 40 and 11 runs averaging 35 per match.
UAE vs AFG Squad Information
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Squad: Akif Raja, Vriitya Aravind, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Khalid Shah, Muhammad Waseem, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Omid Rehman, Dhruv Parashar, Tanish Suri, Samal Udawaththa and Muhammad Jawadullah.
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Zia ur Rehman, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Qais Ahmad, Bahir Shah, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Mohammad Saleem and Ijaz Ahmadzai.
UAE vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Samal Udawaththa, Nilansh Keswani and Karim Janat
Batter: Hazratullah Zazai
All-Rounders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Khalid Shah
Bowlers: Qais Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Junaid Siddique
Captain: Khalid Shah
Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Photo credit: Alamy
