Cricket fans are going to get a treat afghanistan and this west indies They will face each other in a three-match T20I series starting today, January 19, in the United Arab Emirates. With the T20 World Cup just a few weeks away, this isn’t just a friendly rivalry – it’s a final dress rehearsal for cricket’s biggest stage.
Afghanistan is coming with a no nonsense approach. captain Rashid Khan His heavy hitters are ready, assembling a team that looks almost exactly like the one they will take to the World Cup. It is a perfect blend of experience and fresh energy; While stalwarts like Mohammad Nabi lead the defence, all eyes are on the explosive duo of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and rising star Sediqullah Atal who will create the early pace.
West Indies, on the other hand, have been using this series to showcase their incredible depth. under brandon kingThe team is desperate to prove its bench strength. Shimron Hetmyer is back and ready to roar, while the lightning-fast Shamar Joseph is all set to lead a young, aggressive bowling attack.
AFG vs WI: T20I fixtures
- 1st T20I: January 19 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium – 8:00 pm IST/ 2:30 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
- 2nd T20 match: January 21 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium – 8:00 pm IST/ 2:30 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
- 3rd T20 match: January 22 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium – 8:00 pm IST/ 2:30 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
Squad:
Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Umarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Ishaq, Rashid Khan (captain), Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Ziaur Rehman Sharifi, Noor Ahmed, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
West Indies: Evin Lewis, Alec Athanaz, Brandon King (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles (wk), Casey Carty, Justin Greaves, Quentin Sampson, Gudakesh Moti, Amir Zangu, Matthew Forde, Jaden Seales, Shamar Springer, Khary Pierre, Raymon Simmonds, Shamar Joseph
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Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- India: FanCode App and Website
- Afghanistan: lemar tv
- Caribbean islands: Rush Sports (Digital), TV6 (Trinidad and Tobago), E-Networks (Guyana) and CCN TV (Grenada).
- Pakistan: Tapmad App and Website
