United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between UAE vs AFG?

Afghanistan (AFG) battered the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the first T20I of the series. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit the second-fastest century by an Afghan batter as the visiting team won the match by 72 runs. Alongside Gurbaz, skipper Ibrahim Zadran too played some brilliant cricket as he hit 59 runs off 43 deliveries. Courtesy of the mammoth win, Afghanistan (AFG) will be extremely confident of their chances in the second T20I, which will be played on December 31 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Coming to UAE, Vriitya Aravind played well as he hit 70* runs off 64 deliveries. However, no other batter supported him in the middle, while the bowling unit looked average as well. There’s a lot of room for improvement ahead of the second T20I, and that’s what the team needs to focus on at the moment.

UAE vs AFG Match Details:

Sharjah Pitch Report and Conditions:

Batters enjoyed their time in the middle in the first T20I. Since the ground is relatively small, a lot of runs are expected to be scored. Anything over 190 runs is a good score and bowling first will be ideal.

Also see: UAE vs AFG Live Score, 2nd T20I

UAE vs AFG Head-to-Head Record

UAE vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Muhammad Waseem (c), Khalid Shah, Vriitya Aravind, Tanish Suri (wk), Basil Hameed, Samal Udawaththa, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

UAE vs AFG Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gurbaz hit it all across the park in the first T20I. He can prove to be dangerous yet again against an inexperienced bowling unit. He hit a century in the last match and the cricketer would fancy repeating the same in the second T20I.

Probable Best Bowler: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi was extremely economical in the first T20I. He also picked up two wickets and can once again prove to be a threat to UAE batters.

Today’s Match Prediction: Afghanistan to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.