on the 19thth West Indies will face Afghanistan in the first T20 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai in January at 8:00 PM IST, which is full of excitement.
Get the best AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I match in UAE 2026. Expert analysis and more.
AFG vs West Indies Match Preview:
Afghanistan will face West Indies in the first T20 match of the series, which will be the beginning of their T20 clash. Furthermore, this opening match will set the tone for the series between these two competing sides.
Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan, while Brandon King will captain the West Indies. Furthermore, Afghanistan will rely on key players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb ur Rehman. On the other hand, West Indies will be relying on important names like Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer and Jayden Seales to perform well in this opening match.
Interestingly, whenever Afghanistan and West Indies face each other in the shorter formats, it is a close contest. Hence, another exciting encounter is expected as both the teams aim to make a positive start to the series.
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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 |
3 |
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west indies |
5 |
AFG vs West Indies Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
21°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
169 |
Records of chasing teams:
AFG vs West Indies Playing 11 (Expected):
Afghanistan playing 11: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Umarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan©, Noor Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazalhaq Farooqui.
West Indies playing 11: Brandon King©, Johnson Charles (wk), Casey Carty, Alek Athanaz, Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Moti, Matthew Ford, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
AFG vs WI Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Azmatullah Umarzai – A versatile right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for Afghanistan, he has been making his mark in the T20I arena. In 60 matches, he scored 693 runs and took 43 wickets, indicating his dynamic all-round impact in the shorter format. |
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Serving as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for Afghanistan, he has been a consistent presence at the top of the order. In 80 T20Is, he has scored 2,067 runs and completed 46 dismissals, highlighting his usefulness with the bat and behind the stumps. |
Raises up:
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Johnson Charles – A powerful right-handed opening batsman from the West Indies, he is famous for his aggressive stroke play at the top of the order and has scored 1,468 runs in his 64-match T20I career so far. |
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Brandon King – A right-handed top-order batsman for the West Indies, he is recognized for his fluent stroke play and consistent presence at the crease. He has scored 1,704 runs in 73 T20Is. |
Budget Selection:
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Gulbadin Naib – Serving Afghanistan as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he provides valuable all-round balance with his dual skills. |
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Gudakesh Moti – A left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from the West Indies, he strengthens the lineup with his disciplined spin and useful lower-order contributions. |
AFG vs West Indies in UAE Afghanistan vs West Indies 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Azmatullah Umarzai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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vice captain |
Johnson Charles and Brandon King |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Johnson Charles (Vice Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen- Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders- Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Umarzai (captain), Alick Athanazé, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C)
- Batsmen – Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King (Vice Captain), Ibrahim Zadran
- Allrounder- Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Jaden Seals
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Players to avoid in Afghanistan vs West Indies UAE 2026:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Amir Jangu |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Abdullah Ahmadzai |
7.0 credit |
No |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Azmatullah Omarzai |
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gl captaincy option |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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choice of punt |
Jaden Seals and Evin Lewis |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
AFG vs West Indies Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the head-to-head record, it is expected that West Indies will win this match.