AFG vs WI Prediction, T20I Series 2026, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Afghanistan will clash against the West Indies in the second match of the three-game T20I series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Wednesday, January 21. 

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Delving into the details of the first T20I, Afghanistan batted first after winning the toss, posting a whopping total of 181/3 in 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran (87*) and Dariwsh Rasooli (84) were the top batters.

In response, the West Indies could score only 143/9 in 20 overs, losing the game by 38 runs. Quentin Sampson (30) was the top-scorer, but his knock went in vain. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi scalped three important wickets.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies, T20I Series 2026, Match 2

Time & Date: 8:00 PM IST, Wednesday, January 21

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue was 171 in the previous four 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 bat first and put up a big total on the board.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs

Afghanistan

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

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, T20I Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Afghanistan.

These three sides played a total of nine T20Is against each other. While the West Indies secured five victories, Afghanistan could win only four games. However, with Afghanistan taking a lead in the first game of the series, we can expect them to continue their winning momentum, securing the three-match series 2-0 with one more game left.

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