Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 08:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium
WI 151/7 (20)
AFG 136/8 (20)
West Indies won by 15 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulbadin Naib* | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamar Springer* | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Ramon Simmonds | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
Last Wicket:Mujeeb Ur Rahman run out (Hetmyer/Simmonds) 4(3) - 133/8 in 19.2 ov.
Afghanistan vs West Indies
West Indies — Innings 1 (151/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King (c) c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Rashid Khan | 47 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 134.29 | |
| Johnson Charles (wk) b Shahidullah | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 100 | |
| Keacy Carty c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 52.63 | |
| Justin Greaves c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer b Rashid Khan | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 216.67 | |
| Quentin Sampson c Sediqullah Atal b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Matthew Forde c Gulbadin b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 27 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 245.45 | |
| Shamar Springer not out | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177.78 | |
| Gudakesh Motie not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 4 | |||||
| Total | 151 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Khary Pierre, Ramon Simmonds | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.2 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 13 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon King & Charles | 27 | 25 |
| Brandon King & Keacy Carty | 35 | 32 |
| Brandon King & Justin Greaves | 23 | 24 |
| Brandon King & Hetmyer | 17 | 10 |
| Quentin Sampson & Hetmyer | 1 | 4 |
| Quentin Sampson & Forde | 19 | 11 |
| Shamar Springer & Forde | 25 | 12 |
| Shamar Springer & Motie | 4 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Charles | 4.1 | 27 |
| 2 | Keacy Carty | 9.3 | 62 |
| 3 | Justin Greaves | 13.3 | 85 |
| 4 | Brandon King | 15.1 | 102 |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | 15.5 | 103 |
| 6 | Quentin Sampson | 17.4 | 122 |
| 7 | Matthew Forde | 19.4 | 147 |
Afghanistan — Innings 2 (136/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) c Matthew Forde b Shamar Springer | 71 | 58 | 8 | 1 | 122.41 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran c Shamar Springer b Matthew Forde | 28 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 103.7 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c J Charles b Shamar Springer | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Darwish Rasooli c Brandon King b Khary Pierre | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Mohammad Nabi c Shamar Springer b Ramon Simmonds | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Gulbadin Naib not out | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Rashid Khan (c) c Khary Pierre b Shamar Springer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shahidullah Kamal b Shamar Springer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman run out (Hetmyer/Ramon Simmonds) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 7 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 136 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.3 |
| Khary Pierre | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.2 |
| Ramon Simmonds | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Shamar Springer | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Justin Greaves | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 72 | 61 |
| Gurbaz & Sediqullah Atal | 22 | 24 |
| Gurbaz & Darwish Rasooli | 13 | 11 |
| Gurbaz & Nabi | 7 | 5 |
| Gurbaz & Gulbadin | 13 | 8 |
| Rashid Khan & Gulbadin | 0 | 1 |
| Shahidullah & Gulbadin | 0 | 1 |
| Mujeeb & Gulbadin | 6 | 5 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai & Gulbadin | 3 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Zadran | 10.1 | 72 |
| 2 | Sediqullah Atal | 14.1 | 94 |
| 3 | Darwish Rasooli | 15.6 | 107 |
| 4 | Mohammad Nabi | 16.5 | 114 |
| 5 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 18.1 | 127 |
| 6 | Rashid Khan | 18.2 | 127 |
| 7 | Shahidullah Kamal | 18.3 | 127 |
| 8 | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 19.2 | 133 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 |
| Time | 22-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 22-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 3rd 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 22-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
