United Arab Emirates vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I: Match Prediction - Who will win today’s match between UAE vs AFG?

The UAE and Afghanistan (AFG) are all set to continue their ongoing T20I series by facing off in the third and final T20I of the series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, January 2. The series is currently level on points with Afghanistan winning the first game, and the UAE emerging victorious in the second.

With the third clash approaching, both sides will have it all to play for in the upcoming game and it could be interesting to see how they fare in the series decider. 

UAE vs AFG Match Details:

Sharjah Pitch Report and Conditions:

The surface at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is one that is preferred by the batters. With the ground being small, a high-scoring encounter could be quite the possibility and opting to bowl first could be a wise decision. 

UAE vs AFG Head-to-Head Record

UAE vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryan Lakra, 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: Aryan Lakra 

The UAE’s Aryan Lakra could be the best batter in the third T20I of the series. Scoring 63 runs in his previous game, Lakra helped his side register a brilliant win and level the series, and a similar showing will be expected from him. 

Probable Best Bowler: Qais Ahmad 

Afghanistan’s Qais Ahmad could be the best bowler in the upcoming game. Taking two wickets, Ahmad conceded just 15 runs in the three overs he bowled in the previous game. Hence, it will be interesting to see how he fares in the upcoming series decider. 

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.