The second T20I of the ongoing three-match series between Afghanistan (AFG) and the West Indies (WI) will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, January 21. The Rashid Khan-led side emerged victorious by 38 runs in the series opener that was played at the same venue on Monday.
Opting to bat first, Afghanistan posted 181/3 in their quota of 20 overs. Half-centuries from Ibrahim Zadran (87* off 56) and Darwish Rasooli (84 off 59) ensured the bulk of the scoring. The two batted together from the third ball of the third over of the innings right till the end of the innings. Gudakesh Motie shone with a frugal spell where he conceded only 18 runs.
In reply, the West Indies were reeling after having lost half their side by the halfway stage. Debutant Quentin Sampson top-scored with 30 off 24 in an inning in which three other batters got starts but could not convert them. Rashid and Mujeeb Ur Rahman were the pick of the bowlers, taking a couple of wickets each.
AFG vs WI: Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan & West Indies in the UAE 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Wednesday, January 21, 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | FanCode (app and website) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report
The pitch used in the first T20I was for the most part a flat deck. Spinners did get a touch of help with the old ball. However, batters who got their eye in were able to strike some lusty blows through the line. Batters will aim at capitalising during the powerplay and making the most out of the hard new ball.
Matches Played | 9 |
Won by Afghanistan | 4 |
Won by West Indies | 5 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | March 27, 2016 |
Most recent Fixture | January 9, 2026 |
AFG vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs
Afghanistan (AFG):
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King (c), Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
AFG vs WI: Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Ibrahim Zadran
Probable Best Bowler: Rashid Khan
Star spin bowler Rashid Khan entered the first T20I of the series on the back of a mixed SA20 in which things did not go his way for the majority of the matches. However, he was right on the money on January 19. Rashid bowled a total of 15 dot deliveries during his spell in the series opener, and will be hoping for a similar outing in the second match as well, which could help his side seal the series.
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