Afghanistan Claim First Win of T20 World Cup with Five-Wicket Victory over UAE
Feb 16, 2026
Afghanistan registered their first victory of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by five wickets in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.
Chasing a target of 161 runs, Afghanistan reached 162 for five in 19.2 overs. The innings was anchored by an unbeaten 40 off 21 balls from Azmatullah Omarzai, who also impressed with the ball, claiming four wickets for just 15 runs.
Earlier, UAE, batting first, managed 160 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Afghanistan’s all-round performance ensured a comfortable chase, giving them a crucial boost in the tournament standings.