Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 28th Match, Group D, ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 28th Match, Group D: Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates at Delhi, February 16, 2026
Afghanistan
AFG
162/5 (19.2)
United Arab Emirates
UAE
160/9 (20)
Finished
AFG won by 5 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Azmatullah Omarzai402123190.48
Mohammad Nabi3300100.00
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Junaid Siddique3.202326.90
Muhammad Jawadullah403919.75
Current Partnership: 22 run (1.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Darwish Rasooli 33 (23) | Fall of Wicket: 140/5 (17.3 ov)
CRR: 8.38 | Last Ten Overs: 94/3 8.95
Recent: 4146··111121W16112

Commentary

4
19.2
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Azmatullah Omarzai goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
19.1
Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
End of over 19 (13 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai 36 (20)
Mohammad Nabi 2 (2)
Afghanistan 157/5
Muhammad Jawadullah 4-0-39-1
Junaid Siddique 3-0-18-2
4
18.6
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, Four, Four !! off cutter, good length, on the stumps. Azmatullah Omarzai goes back and tries pull, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
6
18.5
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off cutter lands right on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers inside out shot sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
0
18.4
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot ball !! off cutter, good length, on the stumps, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
0
18.3
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Azmatullah Omarzai hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
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18.3
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off cutter back of length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Azmatullah Omarzai no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
1
18.2
Muhammad Jawadullah to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
1
18.1
Muhammad Jawadullah to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to take outswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
End of over 18 (11 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai 25 (15)
Mohammad Nabi 1 (1)
Afghanistan 144/5
Junaid Siddique 3-0-18-2
Muhammad Arfan 4-0-30-2
1
17.6
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
17.5
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, 2 runs, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
1
17.4
Junaid Siddique to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run, Mohammad Nabi hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
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17.3
Darwish Rasooli b J Siddique 33 (23) Junaid Siddique to Darwish Rasooli, no run, b J Siddique, Bowled out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
1
17.2
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
6
17.1
Junaid Siddique to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! What a delivery! slower ball lands right on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers punch sending it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
End of over 17 (14 runs)
Azmatullah Omarzai 15 (11)
Darwish Rasooli 33 (22)
Afghanistan 133/4
Muhammad Arfan 4-0-30-2
Simranjeet Singh 4-0-37-0
1
16.6
Muhammad Arfan to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
16.5
Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli goes back to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
2
16.4
Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, 2 runs, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take slower ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
4
16.3
Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, Four, Four !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump. Darwish Rasooli goes back, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
0
16.2
Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
6
16.1
Muhammad Arfan to Darwish Rasooli, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Darwish Rasooli 20 (17)
Azmatullah Omarzai 14 (10)
Afghanistan 119/4
Simranjeet Singh 4-0-37-0
Muhammad Jawadullah 3-0-26-1
1
15.6
Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
0
15.5
Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Darwish Rasooli goes back and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
1
15.4
Simranjeet Singh to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
6
15.3
Simranjeet Singh to Azmatullah Omarzai, Six, Six !! With a brilliant top spinner on the off stump, Azmatullah Omarzai hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular inside out shot to deep cover for a colossal Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
1
15.2
Simranjeet Singh to Darwish Rasooli, 1 run, Darwish Rasooli hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
1
15.1
Simranjeet Singh to Azmatullah Omarzai, 1 run, Azmatullah Omarzai goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.