Afghanistan dominated West Indies in the first game of the T20I series and recorded a 38-run win. Darwish Rasooli won the Player of the Match award for his 84 off 59 balls. All the bowlers also played their part, and there were four bowlers with two or more wickets in the game. It was an all-round display by the team.
Now, Afghanistan have a 1-0 lead, and they will lock horns with West Indies in the second game. This contest will be live from Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 21 (Wednesday) at 8 PM IST. Afghanistan have a chance to win the series and gain confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. On the other hand, West Indies found it hard to bat in slow conditions, and they need a strong comeback.
AFG vs WI: Match Info.
·Series: Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I Series 2026
·Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
·Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
·Time: 8:00 PM IST
·Date: January 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Head-to-Head: AFG (4) – WI (5)
Afghanistan won the first T20I, and it was their fourth win against this opposition in T20 internationals. West Indies have beaten them five out of nine games.
AFG vs WI: Pitch Report
Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a little slow or low surface, which offers seam movement to the bowlers. The wicket has grip, and spinners will get more out of this wicket. The wicket is expected to slow down with time, and the bounce might be uneven.
AFG vs WI: Live Streaming Details
·TV: Not Televised in India
·Digital: FanCode (App or Website)
AFG vs WI: Weather Report
The weather forecast for the second T20I in Dubai shows humid conditions. The temperature will be between 25 and 27°C, with the average wind speed around 13 kmph, while the humidity is likely to be around 42 percent.
AFG vs WI: Last Five Results
West Indies: W, W, L, W, L
Afghanistan: L, L, NR, L, W
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Predicted XIs:
Afghanistan: R. Gurbaz (wk), I. Zadran, S. Atal, D. Rasooli, MD. Nabi, G. Naib, A. Omarzai, R. Khan (c), N. Ahmad, M. Ur Rahman, Z. Rahman Sharifi
West Indies: B. King (c), J. Charles (wk), A. Jangoo, E. Lewis, S. Hetmyer, Q. Sampson, G. Motie, M. Forde, S. Joseph, K. Pierre, J. Seales
AFG vs WI: Players to Watch out for
West Indies: Evin Lewis is the most experienced West Indian batter in this lineup. He has played several match-winning knocks, and this is the time for him to do it.
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran has proved to be the backbone of this batting lineup on numerous occasions; that is what he showed in the first game as well. He will be the key player to watch out for.
Afghanistan vs West Indies Today’s Match Prediction:Afghanistan have a strong spin unit, which is their strength. For this pitch in Dubai, they have an ideal bowling unit. They have 3-4 spinners, who are deadly and can bowl at any stage. West Indies are going with an inexperienced bowling unit, and their middle order is another area where they lack experience.
So, for them it is important that their top order can contribute with the bat. If not, it will be another struggle for West Indies. Afghanistan are looking good in both departments and will start this game as top favorites.
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