UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I: Watch Live – Series Decider Info
UAE vs AFG 3rd T20I: Final Showdown in Sharjah - Streaming, Head-to-Head, Timings, and Match Details
In the climactic encounter of the bilateral T20I series, Afghanistan is set to face the host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in Sharjah on Tuesday. With each team claiming victory in one match, anticipation is high for the series decider.
The opening match saw Afghanistan dominate with a commanding 72-run victory, driven by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s maiden T20I century and Ibrahim Zadran’s crucial half-century. Setting a formidable target of 204, Afghanistan restricted UAE to 131 runs, sealing the win despite Vriitya Aravind’s resilient 70-run innings.
In a comeback performance, UAE emerged victorious in the second T20I, winning by 11 runs. Openers Aryan Lakra and Muhammad Waseem’s fifties powered UAE to set a 167-run target, leading to Afghanistan falling short by 12 runs, eventually being bundled out for 155 runs.
As the series culminates in the third match, both teams are determined to claim the trophy. UAE’s consistent performance in the shortest format demonstrates their prowess, while Afghanistan navigates the absence of star spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman. Young captain Ibrahim Zadran is tasked with making strategic decisions in the final showdown.
Head-To-Head Record: In T20Is, UAE and Afghanistan have clashed 11 times, with Afghanistan emerging victorious eight times, while UAE secured three wins.
Live Streaming, Timings, and Telecast Details for 3rd T20I:
- Date: Tuesday, 2nd January
- Time: 7:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
How to Watch in India: The match won’t have live telecast in India, but it can be streamed live on the Fancode app and website.
Squads:
Afghanistan Squad: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Qais Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Karim Janat, Rahmat Shah, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Saleem Safi.
United Arab Emirates Squad: Muhammad Waseem(c), Aryan Lakra, Vriitya Aravind, Basil Hameed, Tanish Suri(w), Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Akif Raja, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Khalid Shah, Samal Udawaththa, Nilansh Keswani, Omid Rahman
