Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026: The second T20I match of the three-match series between Afghanistan and West Indies will be played on Wednesday, January 21st, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Let's find out who will win today's match?
AFG vs WI (Afghanistan vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies (WI vs AFG) |
| Series | Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 21 January 2026 |
| Time | 08:00 PM (IST) - 02:30 PM (GMT) |
AFG vs WI Match Previews
Afghanistan will head into the second T20I in Dubai on Monday with tremendous momentum after securing a 1-0 series lead and a resounding 38-run victory. For the West Indies, winning this match is crucial to stay alive in the three-match series and regain their form ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in February.
In the first match of the series, Afghanistan recovered from a shaky start (Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball) thanks to a record-breaking 162-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran (87)* and Darwish Rasooli (84). Their total of 181/3 proved too much for the West Indies team, which was missing several regular players.
The West Indies chase never really got going. Despite a quickfire 27 from Johnson Charles, they were stifled by Afghanistan's spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad. Debutant Quintin Sampson offered a glimmer of hope with his 30 runs, but ultimately, the West Indies finished on 143/9.
AFG vs WI Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch used in the first T20I at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was mostly flat. Spinners got some assistance with the older ball. However, batsmen who got set were able to play powerful shots by getting into the right position and timing the ball well. Batsmen will look to capitalize during the powerplay and make full use of the new, hard ball. The average first-innings score on this pitch has been around 150. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
Who will win today's match between Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Aaj ka WI vs AFG match kon jeetega: Afghanistan holds the upper hand against West Indies in the second T20I match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today.
Afghanistan leads the series 1-0 after a 38-run victory in the first match. This win was largely due to a 162-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran (87*) and Darwish Rasooli (84), which propelled them to a total of 181/3. The spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad capitalized on the slow pitch, restricting West Indies to 143/9.
Afghanistan has a 3-2 head-to-head record against West Indies in their last five T20I matches, and their recent form leading up to the 2026 T20 World Cup also favors them. West Indies is missing some key players and is relying on debutants like Quintin Sampson (30 runs off 24 balls) and Gudakesh Motie (0/18, 28 runs off 15 balls), but they lack batting power.
