Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 | 21-Jan-2026 08:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium
AFG 189/4 (20)
WI 150/10 (18.5)
Afghanistan won by 39 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gudakesh Motie* | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi* | 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 |
Last Wicket:Ramon Simmonds c Ibrahim Zadran b Fazalhaq Farooqi 1(2) - 150/10 in 18.5 ov.
Afghanistan vs West Indies
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (189/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Khary Pierre b Shamar Joseph | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran b Matthew Forde | 22 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 129.41 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Quentin Sampson b Matthew Forde | 53 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 126.19 | |
| Darwish Rasooli c Alick Athanaze b Ramon Simmonds | 68 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 174.36 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai not out | 26 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 200 | |
| Mohammad Nabi not out | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 6 | Wides: 5 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 189 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Shamar Joseph | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Ramon Simmonds | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Khary Pierre | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 13.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 9 | 8 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Ibrahim Zadran | 28 | 21 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Darwish Rasooli | 115 | 71 |
| Azmatullah & Darwish Rasooli | 3 | 4 |
| Azmatullah & Nabi | 34 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 1.2 | 9 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Zadran | 4.5 | 37 |
| 3 | Sediqullah Atal | 16.4 | 152 |
| 4 | Darwish Rasooli | 17.2 | 155 |
West Indies — Innings 2 (150/10 in 18.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King (c) c Darwish Rasooli b Mujeeb | 50 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 121.95 | |
| Alick Athanaze run out (Ibrahim Zadran) | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Evin Lewis lbw b Mujeeb | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 76.47 | |
| Johnson Charles (wk) b Mujeeb | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer c Ibrahim Zadran b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 46 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 270.59 | |
| Quentin Sampson b Mujeeb | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Matthew Forde c Nabi b Rashid Khan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Gudakesh Motie batting | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 | |
| Khary Pierre c Darwish Rasooli b Azmatullah | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 | |
| Shamar Joseph c Rashid Khan b Azmatullah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ramon Simmonds c Ibrahim Zadran b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 150 | 10 wkts, 18.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.2 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon King & Athanaze | 9 | 17 |
| Brandon King & Lewis | 29 | 30 |
| Brandon King & Charles | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon King & Hetmyer | 68 | 33 |
| Brandon King & Quentin Sampson | 16 | 10 |
| Forde & Quentin Sampson | 1 | 2 |
| Forde & Motie | 6 | 4 |
| Khary Pierre & Motie | 14 | 10 |
| Shamar Joseph & Motie | 0 | 1 |
| Simmonds & Motie | 7 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alick Athanaze | 2.5 | 9 |
| 2 | Evin Lewis | 7.5 | 38 |
| 3 | Johnson Charles | 7.6 | 38 |
| 4 | Shimron Hetmyer | 13.3 | 106 |
| 5 | Brandon King | 15.1 | 122 |
| 6 | Quentin Sampson | 15.3 | 123 |
| 7 | Matthew Forde | 16.1 | 129 |
| 8 | Khary Pierre | 17.5 | 143 |
| 9 | Shamar Joseph | 17.6 | 143 |
| 10 | Ramon Simmonds | 18.5 | 150 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 |
| Time | 21-Jan-2026 08:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium Dubai |
| Seating Capacity | 25000 |
| Live Telecast | ESPN,JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs West Indies (AFG vs WI)
Afghanistan will face West Indies in a thrilling match on 21-Jan-2026 in Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026. The match will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 08:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on ESPN,JioHotstar.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report for AFG vs WI 2nd T20I Match
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch offers an equitable platform for both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers enjoy significant swing and are expected to capitalize on the new ball during the initial phase of the game. On the other hand, spinners face challenges in getting a firm grip due to the even surface. However, batters will have the upper hand beyond the initial overs for most of the game on this track. The team winning the coin toss should consider opting to bowl first at this venue.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Dubai, AE will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 24°C on the match day with 59% humidity and 22.5 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 79% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Afghanistan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while West Indies remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026.
The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Afghanistan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while West Indies will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Afghanistan batting and West Indies bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Afghanistan showcase its strengths, or will West Indies pull off a major upset? Join us live on ESPN,JioHotstar on 21-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
