AFG vs WI Prediction, T20I Series 2026, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Afghanistan will lock horns with the West Indies in the first match of the three-game T20I series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Monday, January 19. 

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Afghanistan is entering this series after defeating Zimbabwe by 3-0 in their most recent T20I series away from home in November 2025. On the other hand, the West Indies suffered a 0-2 T20I series defeat to New Zealand away from home in November 2025.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies, T20I Series 2026, Match 1

Time & Date: 8:00 PM IST, Monday, January 19

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue was 161 in the previous three T20Is played here. Any score above 180 would be a tough task for the chasing side. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

West Indies

Alick Athanaze, Brandon King (c), Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Afghanistan.

These three sides played a total of eight T20Is against each other. While the West Indies secured five victories, Afghanistan could win only three games. However, with Afghanistan boasting its full-strength squad, we can expect them to start the T20I series on a winning note.

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