Afghanistan are in a must-win situation after their heartbreaking collapse against South Africa, where a promising chase ended in a double Super Over defeat. The loss exposed key issues in their batting and bowling, especially at crucial moments.

Now, they face the UAE in New Delhi in a match that could decide their T20 World Cup fate. Afghanistan have dominated the UAE historically, but recent performances suggest they cannot afford complacency. Batting collapses and expensive death overs have been recurring problems.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz remains their biggest hope, while senior players like Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai must step up to stabilise the team. With the tournament on the line, Afghanistan need a complete performance to stay alive.