Omarzai's All-Round Brilliance Leads Afghanistan to Victory

Azmatullah Omarzai delivered an impressive performance to lead Afghanistan to a five-wicket win against UAE in a T20 World Cup Group D match. Omarzai took crucial wickets, restricting UAE to 160/9, and then scored a pivotal 40 not out to achieve Afghanistan's first victory in the tournament.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 16-02-2026 14:45 IST | Created: 16-02-2026 14:45 IST
Omarzai's All-Round Brilliance Leads Afghanistan to Victory
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Azmatullah Omarzai showcased his prowess in a thrilling T20 World Cup Group D match, steering Afghanistan to a crucial five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. His stellar performance, both with the ball and bat, was instrumental in this triumph.

With the ball, Omarzai was a force to be reckoned with, returning with impressive figures of 4/15. This spell helped to restrict the UAE to a total of 160 for 9, providing Afghanistan with a target that was within reach.

Supporting Omarzai's efforts was Ibrahim Zadran's solid innings of 53 runs. Together, their performances ensured that Afghanistan surpassed the target, reaching 162 for 5 in 19.2 overs. For the UAE, standout performances included Sohaib Khan's 68 off 48 balls and Alishan Sharafu's quick 40.

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