Exciting cricket will unfold when Afghanistan take on West Indies in the 3rd T20I at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on 22nd.Ra January 8:00 PM IST.
Get the best AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for Afghanistan vs West Indies 3rd T20I in UAE 2026. Expert analysis and more.
AFG vs West Indies Match Preview:
The teams of Afghanistan and West Indies will face each other in the third and last T20 match of the series on 22nd.Ra January 2026 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Furthermore, this match will decide whether West Indies can avoid a win in the series after two matches.
Afghanistan currently leads the series 2-0, having won both the first and second T20 matches. In the second game, Afghanistan posted a strong score of 189 for 4, where Darwish Rasooli scored 68, and Sediqullah Atal scored 53, and the latter impressed with Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking 4 for 21, including a hat-trick to stop the West Indies. West Indies, on the other hand, relied on Brandon King (50) and Shimron Hetmyer (46) in batting, but they fell short by 39 runs.
Therefore, Afghanistan has a strong chance of winning the series 3-0, while West Indies would like to end their UAE tour on a positive note by winning the final match.
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AFG vs West Indies head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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afghanistan |
4 |
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west indies |
5 |
AFG vs West Indies Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
17°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
155 |
Records of chasing teams:
AFG vs West Indies Playing 11 (Expected):
Afghanistan playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sadiqullah Atal
4) Darvesh Rasuli
5) Mohammad Nabi
6) Azmatullah Omarzai
7) Gulbadin Naib
8) Rashid Khan ©
9)Noor Ahmed
10) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
11) Fazalhaq Farooqui
West Indies playing 11: :
1) Brandon King ©
2) Alek Athanazé
3) Evin Lewis
4) Johnson Charles (Wicketkeeper)
5) Shimron Hetmyer
6) Quentin Sampson
7) Matthew Forde
8) Gudakesh Pearl
9) Khary Pierre
10) Shamar Joseph
11) Ramon Symonds
AFG vs WI Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Ibrahim Zadran – Serving as Afghanistan’s right-handed opening batsman, he has been a consistent run-scorer in the ongoing series, scoring 109 runs through controlled and effective top-order batting. |
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Azmatullah Umarzai – Providing Afghanistan with valuable dual-skilled depth as a right-handed batsman and medium pacer, he has contributed 26 runs and taken 2 wickets in the current series, underscoring his usefulness in both disciplines. |
Raises up:
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Matthew Ford – Serving West Indies as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he has contributed 32 runs and taken 3 wickets in the ongoing series, providing all-round utility. |
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Darwish Rasooli – brings solid middle-order presence to Afghanistan as a right-handed batsman, and has delivered a productive series so far with 152 runs marked by clean stroke play and steady accumulation. |
Budget Selection:
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Evin Lewis – Left-handed opening batsman for the West Indies, he makes an impressive debut with an aggressive stroke play and the ability to accelerate at the start of the innings. |
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Alec Athanazé – Contributing as a right-handed batsman and part-time off-spinner for the West Indies, he provides flexible top-order scoring along with occasional support through controlled off-breaks. |
AFG vs West Indies in UAE Afghanistan vs West Indies 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Azmatullah Good and Ibrahim Zadran |
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vice captain |
Darwish Rasouli and Matthew Forde |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Johnson Charles, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen – Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Darwish Rasooli (Vice Captain), Ibrahim Zadran ©
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers- Gudakesh Moti, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Johnson Charles
- Batsmen- Brandon King, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Umarzai (captain), Alick Athanazye, Matthew Ford (vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Gudakesh Moti, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Abdullah Ahmadzai |
7.0 credit |
No |
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quentin sampson |
7.0 credit |
No |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
ibrahim zadran |
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gl captaincy option |
Azmatullah Omarzai |
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choice of punt |
Alik Athanazeh and Sediqullah Atal |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
AFG vs West Indies Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the current performance, Afghanistan is likely to win this match.
