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Afghanistan vs West Indies, 3rd T20I Match Summary

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Afghanistan vs West Indies Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd T20I, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai , Jan 22, 2026
Afghanistan Afghanistan
138/8 (20.0/20)
West Indies West Indies
151/7 (20.0/20)
West Indies beat Afghanistan by 13 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Shamar Springer
    16(9)&4/20(4)
  • Player of the Series
    Darwish Rasooli
WI 151/7
Bat Top Batsmen
Brandon King
Brandon King
47 (35)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 134.28SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112566-matthew-forde-playerprofile>Matthew Forde</a>
Matthew Forde
27 (11)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 245.45SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Rashid Khan
ECON 3.25
4
OVERS
13/2
R/W
Bowler
Abdullah Ahmadzai
ECON 7.50
4
OVERS
30/2
R/W
AFG 138/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111914-rahmanullah-gurbaz-playerprofile>Rahmanullah Gurbaz</a>
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
73 (58)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 125.86SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
28 (27)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 103.70SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shamar Springer
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/4
R/W
Bowler
Ramon Simmonds
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/1
R/W
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That wraps up a competitive T20 series between Afghanistan and the West Indies, with the hosts ultimately claiming a 2-1 victory. While the Afghans take home the trophy, the West Indies will be buoyed by their fighting spirit and win in the final match, ending the series on a positive note. Both teams depart this series with significant takeaways and a clear picture of what needs to be finetuned in the limited weeks remaining before the ICC T20 World Cup begins. The stage is set for a thrilling tournament as these sides, now well-tested, prepare for the global showcase. Cheers for now.
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan emphasized the critical importance of the series against the West Indies as a final preparatory benchmark ahead of the World Cup, providing numerous positives and vital energy for the squad. He noted that the games offered a key opportunity to assess the team's composure during chases, specifically how they handle targets around 150-160 runs in similar conditions to those expected in the tournament. Rashid concluded that continuous improvement in the death overs is essential, stressing that the bowling unit must work on restricting opponents from scoring 45-50 runs in the final stages of an innings.
West Indies' captain Brandon King praised his entire bowling unit for making it difficult for the Afghanistan batters during the final match, effectively executing their plans from a bowling point of view. King indicated that this victory and performance level are much closer to the standard the team is capable of achieving, suggesting positive momentum as they look ahead to the ICC T20 World Cup.
Darwish Rasooli is the Player of the Series. He acknowledged that while the team is pleased with the series win, they remain focused on continuous improvement as they ramp up preparations for the upcoming World Cup. He highlighted the middle order as a specific area requiring further refinement to ensure the team is fully prepared for the global stage. Despite the narrow loss in the final game, Rasooli expressed confidence that the squad will address these gaps and certainly bounce back stronger in their future fixtures.
Player of the Match is Shamar Springer. He expressed his delight to claim a T20I hat-trick, a feat that felt great after patiently waiting for his turn to return to the side. He emphasized his sole focus on giving his best whenever he gets an opportunity. Reflecting on his crucial batting partnership with Matthew Forde, Springer revealed their simple strategy was to minimize dot balls and aggressively look for boundaries. When discussing his bowling approach, he noted his intention to make the batsmen hit towards the larger boundaries and maintain sharp focus on his execution.
Presentation to follow...
Earlier in the game, West Indies posted a fighting total of 151 thanks to a late surge from Matthew Forde and Shamar Springer. After a cautious start, Afghanistan's bowlers applied pressure, dismissing Johnson Charles and restricting the West Indies from scoring freely. Brandon King's 47 anchored the innings, but wickets fell regularly, and West Indies struggled to regain momentum. However, Forde's 27 off 11 balls and Springer's 16 off 9 balls changed the game, adding valuable runs at the death. Afghanistan's bowlers, including Ziaur Rahman, Rashid Khan, and Abdullah Ahmadzai, took crucial wickets to keep West Indies contained.
The Windies' fielding was also top-notch, with sharp ground fielding and crisp catching, barring a dropped chance from Springer in the Powerplay. Shamar's 4 wickets were instrumental in turning the game, and the other bowlers chipped in with crucial wickets to seal the win for the Windies.
Shamar Springer's hat-trick was the catalyst for the Windies' incredible turnaround. Prior to that, Afghanistan's openers had set the tone for a comfortable chase, putting on a partnership of 74 runs without loss before the drinks break. However, the Windies' bowlers, led by Shamar's devastating spell, took the game away from the hosts, with wickets tumbling at regular intervals. The Afghans were left shell-shocked, with no batter other than Gurbaz and Zadran able to make a significant impact, exposing their dependence on the openers and raising concerns ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup.
The West Indies' bowling unit have pulled off a stunning comeback, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat as they restricted Afghanistan to 138, winning the match by 13 runs. Afghanistan had looked set to cruise to a comfortable win, riding on a solid start from their openers, with the score reading 95 for 1 in the chase of 152. However, the Windies' bowlers conjured up a spellbinding performance, taking the game away from the hosts in the final 10 overs. The turning point came in the 19th over, courtesy Shamar Springer's sensational hat-trick, which left Afghanistan reeling and unable to recover.
Over 20 : 138/8
4 Runs
  • 019.1
  • W 19.2
  • 219.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 119.6
G. Naib
7 (9)
A. Ahmadzai
0 (0)
R. Simmonds
4-0-26-1
19.6
1
Ramon Simmonds To Gulbadin Naib
Full toss, on off, Gulbadin Naib tucks this to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the game in a losing cause. West Indies win by 13 runs.
19.5
0
Ramon Simmonds To Gulbadin Naib
Yorker again, on middle and off, Naib rolls this back to the bowler.
19.4
0
Ramon Simmonds To Gulbadin Naib
Yorker on off, Gulbadin Naib rolls this down to long off and denies the option to run one.
19.3
2
Ramon Simmonds To Gulbadin Naib
Full and on off, Gulbadin Naib punches this through mid off and turns back for two.
Abdullah Ahmadzai walks out next in the middle.
19.2
W
Ramon Simmonds To Gulbadin Naib OUT!
OUT! MUJEEB IS RUN OUT! On a length around middle and leg, Gulbadin Naib flicks this through mid-wicket and calls for two straightaway. Mujeeb Ur Rahman acknowledges this and turns back nowing it will take something sloppy from the Windies for him to make his ground. Shimron Hetmyer collcts this well and throws it to Ramon Simmonds at the bowler's end. RS does the rest by breaking the stumps with the batter short of his crease.
19.1
0
Ramon Simmonds To Gulbadin Naib
Ramon Simmonds bowls it from around the stumps, on a length and slanting down the leg. Gulbadin Naib looks to flick this over the deep square leg region but misses and turns down the single on offer. Mujeeb isn't the worst with the bat. Naib is backing himself to finish the task on hand.
20 runs are needed off the last over for Afghanistan to make it 3-0.
Over 19 : 134/7
5 Runs
  • W 18.1
  • W 18.2
  • W 18.3
  • 018.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 018.5
  • 418.6
Ur Rahman
4 (3)
G. Naib
3 (3)
S. Springer
4-0-20-4
18.6
4
Shamar Springer To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
FOUR! This time SS errs in line a bit and bowls it full and wide of off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman hangs onto his back foot, opens the face of his bat and slices this over short third for a boundary.
18.5
0
Shamar Springer To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Yet another yorker, on off, Mujeeb Ur Rahman blocks this back to the bowler. An exhibition of death bowling this is from Shamar Springer.
18.5
wd
Shamar Springer To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
WIDE! Wide down the leg. Wided.
18.4
0
Shamar Springer To Mujeeb Ur Rahman
WOAH! This was nailed onto the roots of middle and leg from SS. Mujeeb Ur Rahman does well to keep it out.
18.3
W
Shamar Springer To Shahidullah Kamal OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! WAS IT EVER IN DOUBT? Shamar Springer takes a hat-trick. Yorker on the roots of the off-pole, Shahidullah Kamal fails to get anything behind it as the ball goes past him and rattles the timber. Shamar Springer is hard to catch for his teammates as he celebrates his hat-trick in a very West Indian style.
Shahidullah Kamal walks out next with the bat in his hands. He will be facing the hat-trick ball.
18.2
W
Shamar Springer To Rashid Khan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Full and wide outside off, Rashid Khan gets down on a knee and slices this towards the deep third region. The fielder was waiting for this patrolling that region and he held onto it. Rashid Khan goes back for a golden duck.
18.1
W
Shamar Springer To Rahmanullah Gurbaz OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Take a bow, Matthew Forde has taken a stunner to send Gurbaz back. Full and wide outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz steps a long way across and sweeps this to the right of the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Matthew Forde moves to his right with the boundary line in his peripheral vision. Takes this and flicks this inside the playing areas with his body momentum taking him over the fence. Comes back in and grabs it again. Excellent from Forde.
25 more needed off the last 12 balls.
Over 18 : 129/4
12 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
R. Gurbaz
73 (57)
G. Naib
3 (3)
K. Pierre
4-0-30-1
17.6
1
Khary Pierre To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Full toss on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz jumps down the track and slogs this to long on for one.
17.5
1
Khary Pierre To Gulbadin Naib
Quicker and flatter on middle and leg, Gulbadin Naib punts this down to long on and rotates again.
17.4
1
Khary Pierre To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Fired on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz thumps this down to long off for a single.
Full Commentary
20 OV
4 Runs
R. Simmonds to G. Naib Ur Rahman
  • 019.1
  • W 19.2
  • 219.3
  • 019.4
  • 019.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
5 Runs
S. Springer to R. Gurbaz R. Khan S. Kamal Ur Rahman
  • W 18.1
  • W 18.2
  • W 18.3
  • 018.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 018.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
12 Runs
K. Pierre to G. Naib R. Gurbaz
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 417.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
8 Runs
R. Simmonds to R. Gurbaz M. Nabi G. Naib
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 616.4
  • W 16.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
4 Runs
K. Pierre to D. Rasooli R. Gurbaz
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 215.4
  • 015.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
9 Runs
S. Springer to S. Atal D. Rasooli R. Gurbaz
  • W 14.1
  • 014.2
  • 1 WD 14.3
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 1 WD 14.5
  • 014.5
  • 414.6
14 OV
6 Runs
G. Motie to R. Gurbaz S. Atal
  • 213.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
9 Runs
M. Forde to R. Gurbaz S. Atal
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
3 Runs
G. Motie to R. Gurbaz S. Atal
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
4 Runs
M. Forde to I. Zadran S. Atal R. Gurbaz
  • W 10.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
4 Runs
G. Motie to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 29.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
S. Springer to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 08.1
  • 1 LB 8.2
  • 18.3
  • 28.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
G. Motie to I. Zadran R. Gurbaz
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 27.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
14 Runs
J. Greaves to R. Gurbaz
  • 26.1
  • 46.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 46.6
6 OV
3 Runs
S. Springer to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 1 LB 5.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
7 Runs
R. Simmonds to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 24.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
7 Runs
K. Pierre to R. Gurbaz
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 63.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
7 Runs
R. Simmonds to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 22.6
2 OV
7 Runs
K. Pierre to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 11.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
16 Runs
M. Forde to R. Gurbaz I. Zadran
  • 00.1
  • 2 WD 0.2
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • 40.2
  • 40.3
  • 10.4
  • 30.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field
  • Result West Indies beat Afghanistan by 13 runs
  • Player of the Match Shamar Springer
  • Player of the Series Darwish Rasooli
  • Umpire Ahmed Shah Pakteen (AFG), Izatullah Safi (AFG) and Akbar Ali (UAE)
  • Referee Hamimullah Hamid (AFG)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: West Indies 151/9 in 20.0 overs
  • West Indies 150/7 in 19.5 overs
  • M Forde dropped on 16 by Z Rahman in 17.3 overs
  • West Indies 102/3 in 14.6 overs
  • Drinks: West Indies 62/2 in 9.3 overs
  • West Indies 51/1 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 43/1
  • Referral 1 (5.5 ovs): AFG against K Carty (Caught) Unsuccessful (WI: 2, AFG: 1)
  • Afghanistan 100/2 in 14.4 overs
  • R Gurbaz 12th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 42 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 74/0 in 10.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 114 balls between R Gurbaz (23) and I Zadran (23)
  • Afghanistan 53/0 in 6.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 47/0 in 6.0
  • I Zadran dropped on 20 by S Springer in 4.4 overs
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