AFG vs WI Prediction, T20I Series 2026, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Afghanistan will take on the West Indies in the third and final match of the three-game T20I series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday, January 22. 

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Delving into the details of the second T20I, Afghanistan batted first after losing the toss, posting a daunting total of 189/4 in 20 overs. Darwish Rasooli (68) and Sediqullah Atal (53) were the key players with the willow.

In response, the West Indies got bundled out for 150 runs in 18.5 overs, losing the game by 39 runs. Brandon King's 50 and Shimron Hetmyer's 46 went in vain. Mujeeb Ur Rahman's four-wicket haul was the game-changer for the hosts.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies, T20I Series 2026, Match 3

Time & Date: 8:00 PM IST, Friday, January 22

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue was 180 in the previous five 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 score big in the first innings.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs

Afghanistan

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

West Indies

Brandon King (c), Alick Athanaze, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ramon Simmonds.

AFG vs WI, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Afghanistan.

These three sides played a total of 10 T20Is against each other. While the West Indies secured five victories, Afghanistan also secured wins in five games. With Afghanistan having more firepower on its side, we can expect the Afghanistan side to continue their winning momentum, clean-sweeping the visitors by 3-0.

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