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Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I Match Summary

AFG vs WI, 2026 - T20 Summary

Afghanistan vs West Indies Scorecard
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Match Ended   
1st T20I, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai , Jan 19, 2026
Afghanistan Afghanistan
181/3 (20.0/20)
West Indies West Indies
143/9 (20.0/20)
Afghanistan beat West Indies by 38 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Darwish Rasooli
    84(59)
AFG 181/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
87 (56)
  • 8x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 155.35SR
<a href=/cricket/players/109542-darwish-rasooli-playerprofile>Darwish Rasooli</a>
Darwish Rasooli
84 (59)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 142.37SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Jayden Seales
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/1
R/W
Bowler
Matthew Forde
ECON 12.75
4
OVERS
51/1
R/W
WI 143/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/135790-quentin-sampson-playerprofile>Quentin Sampson</a>
Quentin Sampson
30 (24)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 125SR
Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie
28 (15)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 186.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Ziaur Rahman
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/3
R/W
Bowler
Rashid Khan
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/2
R/W
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That draws the curtains on this contest. A fine win for Afghanistan as they take an early lead in this series. The action reignites quickly with the second T20I scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st at 2.30 pm GMT, so be sure to tune in early for the pre-match build-up. Until then, it’s goodbye and cheers from the commentary box!
Rashid Khan, the skipper of Afghanistan, says that they have quality bowling and the plan was to put a good score and defend it. Adds that it is always a proud moment to captain the national team. Ends bys aying that they need to find the best combination for the World Cup.
Brandon King, the skipper of West Indies, says that it is disappointing to lose but they had a few learnings to take from it. Adds that they need to improve on their batting and Afghanistan have quality spinners. He says that they will look to bounce back and win the next game.
Darwish Rasooli is the Player of the Match for his exceptional knock of 84 runs! He says that the plan was simple and the conversation with Ibrahim Zadran was to bat deep. Adds that he tried to play his natural game, which worked for him. Ends by saying that he will keep on improving.
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Earlier in the game, after a disastrous start that saw a first-ball run-out and the score slipping to 19/2, Afghanistan staged a sensational recovery to post a commanding 181/3. The innings was defined by a colossal, match-turning 162-run stand for the third wicket between Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli, who blended steady accumulation with late aggression. While the West Indies began with intensity, they lost control in the field and with the ball, leaking 53 runs in the final five overs as the Afghan duo capitalized on loose deliveries.
On the other hand, Afghanistan were clinical with the ball. They struck consistently, ensuring no partnership could threaten the total. Ziaur Rahman picked three crucial wickets to break the back of the West Indies batting lineup. He was brilliantly supported by the spin trio of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad, who chipped in with two wickets each. It was a disciplined bowling effort that secured a well-deserved victory for Afghanistan.
A convincing win for Afghanistan! Chasing a target of 182, the West Indies run chase never quite found its rhythm as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Johnson Charles provided a brief spark with a rapid 27 off 16 balls, but his departure in the powerplay exposed the middle order. The hosts found themselves in deep trouble at 57/5 at the halfway mark, leaving them with a mountain to climb, needing 125 runs from the final 10 overs. Although Quentin Sampson and Matthew Forde attempted a late counter-attack with some big hits, the asking rate proved too steep. Noor Ahmad effectively closed out the game in the 18th over, removing both Forde and Gudakesh Motie to end the resistance.
Over 20 : 143/9
4 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 019.2
  • W 19.3
  • 219.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
S. Joseph
4 (5)
J. Seales
3 (2)
Z. Rahman
4-0-36-3
19.6
0
Ziaur Rahman To Shamar Joseph
On a length, down leg, Shamar Joseph shuffles across and looks to loft it but misses. Afghanistan beat West Indies by 38 runs!
19.5
1
Ziaur Rahman To Jayden Seales
Nice and full, on leg, Jayden Seales flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
19.4
2
Ziaur Rahman To Jayden Seales
Full, on leg, Jayden Seales flicks it over mid-wicket for a brace.
Jayden Seales is the last batter.
19.3
W
Ziaur Rahman To Khary Pierre OUT!
OUT! LBW! West Indies are down to their last wicket now. Ziaur Rahman gets his third. On a length, on middle, Khary Pierre looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up straightaway.
19.2
0
Ziaur Rahman To Khary Pierre
Slower one, outside off, Khary Pierre swings hard but misses.
19.1
1
Ziaur Rahman To Shamar Joseph
Much fuller, on leg, Shamar Joseph digs it to mid on for a single.
Over 19 : 139/8
6 Runs
  • 218.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 LB 18.3
  • 218.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
S. Joseph
3 (3)
K. Pierre
3 (4)
A. Omarzai
3-0-12-0
18.6
1
Azmatullah Omarzai To Shamar Joseph
Too full, on leg, Shamar Joseph digs it to mid on for a single.
18.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Shamar Joseph
Slower one, down leg, Shamar Joseph shuffles across and looks to pull it but misses.
18.4
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Shamar Joseph
Back of a length, on leg, Shamar Joseph pulls it through mid-wicket for a brace.
18.3
lb
Azmatullah Omarzai To Khary Pierre
Short, on off, Khary Pierre looks to duck under it but gets a blow on his shoulder. The ball rolls towards mid-wicket as the batters collect a leg bye.
18.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai To Khary Pierre
On a length, outside off, Khary Pierre looks to slap but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards the left of the keeper.
18.1
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Khary Pierre
Much fuller, on off, Khary Pierre pushes it towards deep extra cover for a brace.
Noor Ahmad strikes again. Shamar Joseph is the new batter.
Over 18 : 133/8
14 Runs
  • 617.1
  • 617.2
  • 117.3
  • W 17.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
G. Motie
28 (15)
K. Pierre
1 (1)
N. Ahmad
3-0-34-2
17.6
W
Noor Ahmad To Gudakesh Motie OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Noor Ahmad gets his second wicket. Flatter, on off, and it skids through. Gudakesh Motie looks to slog it but misses as the ball rattles over the stumps. Gudakesh Motie walks back into the shed.
17.5
1
Noor Ahmad To Khary Pierre
Short, on off, Khary Pierre punhes it to cover for a single.
Matthew Forde falls now. Khary Pierre walks in to bat now.
17.4
W
Noor Ahmad To Matthew Forde OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Noor Ahmad gets a wicket. Slower one, on middle and leg, Matthew Forde looks to flick it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It carries towards mid-wicket. Darwish Rasooli settles under it and completes the catch.
17.3
1
Noor Ahmad To Gudakesh Motie
Flatter, on off, Gudakesh Motie punches it to cover for a single. Rahmanullah Gurbaz appeals for a run out. The replays show that Matthew Forde was well in.
17.2
6
Noor Ahmad To Gudakesh Motie
SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes now. Much fuller, on middle, Gudakesh Motie gets low and powers it over deep mid-wicket for yet another six.
17.1
6
Noor Ahmad To Gudakesh Motie
SIX! All the way! A full toss, on off, Gudakesh Motie gets down on one knee and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Over 17 : 119/6
9 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 216.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
M. Forde
25 (20)
G. Motie
15 (11)
G. Naib
1-0-9-0
16.6
0
Gulbadin Naib To Matthew Forde
Slower one, outside off, Matthew Forde swings hard but misses.
Full Commentary
20 OV
4 Runs
Z. Rahman to S. Joseph K. Pierre J. Seales
  • 119.1
  • 019.2
  • W 19.3
  • 219.4
  • 119.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
6 Runs
A. Omarzai to K. Pierre S. Joseph
  • 218.1
  • 018.2
  • 1 LB 18.3
  • 218.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
14 Runs
N. Ahmad to G. Motie M. Forde K. Pierre
  • 617.1
  • 617.2
  • 117.3
  • W 17.4
  • 117.5
  • W 17.6
17 OV
9 Runs
G. Naib to G. Motie M. Forde
  • 016.1
  • 216.2
  • 416.3
  • 116.4
  • 216.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
8 Runs
Ur Rahman to G. Motie M. Forde
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
9 Runs
Z. Rahman to Q. Sampson G. Motie M. Forde
  • 214.1
  • W 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 414.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
14 Runs
R. Khan to M. Forde Q. Sampson
  • 113.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • 613.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
11 Runs
N. Ahmad to M. Forde Q. Sampson
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 612.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
2 Runs
R. Khan to Q. Sampson M. Forde
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
9 Runs
N. Ahmad to Q. Sampson M. Forde
  • 410.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
7 Runs
Z. Rahman to Q. Sampson M. Forde
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 29.6
9 OV
1 Runs
R. Khan to Q. Sampson A. Jangoo M. Forde
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • W 8.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
2 Runs
M. Nabi to A. Jangoo Q. Sampson
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
2 Runs
R. Khan to S. Hetmyer A. Jangoo Q. Sampson
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
7 Runs
Ur Rahman to J. Charles S. Hetmyer A. Jangoo
  • 45.1
  • W 5.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
16 Runs
Z. Rahman to J. Charles E. Lewis A. Jangoo
  • 44.1
  • 64.2
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
2 Runs
A. Omarzai to J. Charles
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 1 WD 3.6
  • 13.6
3 OV
10 Runs
Ur Rahman to J. Charles E. Lewis
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 1 LB 2.4
  • 62.5
  • 2 WD 2.6
  • 02.6
2 OV
5 Runs
A. Omarzai to E. Lewis
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 21.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
5 Runs
Ur Rahman to B. King J. Charles
  • 40.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • W 0.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Afghanistan beat West Indies by 38 runs
  • Player of the Match Darwish Rasooli
  • Umpire Akbar Ali (UAE), Izatullah Safi (AFG) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG)
  • Referee Hamimullah Hamid (AFG)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 181/3 in 20.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 152 off 107 balls between I Zadran (62) and D Rasooli (83)
  • I Zadran dropped on 71 by S Hetmyer in 18.2 overs
  • I Zadran dropped on 68 by E Lewis in 17.4 overs
  • Afghanistan 150/2 in 17.3 overs
  • D Rasooli dropped on 73 by G Motie in 17.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 105 off 74 balls between I Zadran (38) and D Rasooli (63)
  • D Rasooli 13th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 36 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Afghanistan 100/2 in 12.3 overs
  • I Zadran 14th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 81/2 in 10.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 37 balls between I Zadran (23) and D Rasooli (24)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 51/2
  • Afghanistan 50/2 in 5.5 overs
  • Quentin Sampson make his T20I debut for West Indies
  • West Indies 100/6 in 14.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (11.2 ovs): M Forde against AFG (Caught) Unsuccessful (AFG: 1, WI: 1)
  • Drinks: West Indies 57/5 in 10.0 overs
  • West Indies 50/4 in 8.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 45/3
  • Referral 1 (5.2 ovs): J Charles against AFG (Caught) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, WI: 1)
  • J Charles dropped on 8 by A Omarzai in 4.1 overs
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