Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026: The third T20I match between Afghanistan and West Indies will be played on January 22nd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, at 8:00 PM IST. Let's find out who will win today's match between AFG and WI?
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 | Thursday, 22 January 2026 |
| Time | 08:00 PM (IST) - 02:30 PM (GMT) |
AFG vs WI Match Previews
Afghanistan currently leads the series 2-0, having won both the first and second T20I matches. In the second match, Afghanistan posted a strong total of 189 for 4, with Darwish Rasooli scoring 68 and Siddiqullah Atal contributing 53 runs. Later, Mujeeb Ur Rahman delivered a brilliant bowling performance, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs, including a hat-trick, to restrict West Indies. For West Indies, Brandon King (50) and Shimron Hetmyer (46) batted well, but ultimately they fell short by 39 runs.
Afghanistan has a great opportunity to win the series 3-0, while West Indies will be looking to win the final match and end their UAE tour on a positive note.
WI vs AFG Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced pitch for the WI vs AFG match, initially assisting batsmen with true bounce, and then aiding spinners under the lights.
The pitch provides consistent pace for seamers to extract bounce early on, but it slows down later, allowing spinners to grip the ball in the middle overs, while pacers rely on variations.
The average T20I score is around 140, with teams batting first having a slight advantage before the dew sets in during the chase. High-scoring T20 matches are expected to see scores in the range of 180-200.
Who will win today's match between Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Aaj ka AFG vs WI match kon jeetega: Afghanistan is in a strong position to secure a victory against West Indies in the third T20I match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today. Following impressive performances in the first two matches, Afghanistan is aiming for a 3-0 series sweep.
Leading the series 2-0, Afghanistan has recently secured comfortable wins by 38 and 39 runs, showcasing excellent batting (189/4 in the second match) and bowling performances, including a hat-trick by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. West Indies is struggling, having lost four of their last five matches, and despite playing for pride, they lack confidence.
Experts predict that Afghanistan's strategy of winning the toss and batting first will lead to another easy victory.
