
As expected, Afghanistan have outpowered West Indies in the ongoing T20I series and won the series with one game left to play. West Indies looked poor in both departments and failed to adjust to the conditions in Dubai. That means Afghanistan are one win away from registering their maiden T20I series whitewash against the two-time champion. These two sides will be in action once again in two days.
The third game will be live from Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 8 PM IST on January 22 (Thursday). Darwish Rasooli has been brilliant and has two consecutive half-centuries so far. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman has taken six wickets, including a hat-trick in the previous game. But with West Indies, apart from one or two players, there is not much to talk about, and they will be hoping for a better show to end the series with a win.
AFG vs WI: Match Info.
- · Series: West Indies tour of Afghanistan 2026
- · Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
- · Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- · Time: 8:00 PM IST
- · Date: January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Head-to-Head: AFG (5) – WI (5)
Afghanistan have leveled West Indies in terms of wins in T20Is. Ten matches have been played between these two sides in T20 internationals, and five games each have ended in favor of both sides.
AFG vs WI: Pitch Report
The wicket in Dubai has been a good surface, which has enough for batters and bowlers. The batting side can use the firmness of the wicket in the first innings and put up a good score. But the wicket is likely to get slower with time, making the shot-making even more difficult. That is why batting in the second innings has looked a little difficult.
AFG vs WI: Live Streaming Details
- · TV: Not Televised in India
- · Digital: FanCode (App or Website)
AFG vs WI: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Thursday evening in Dubai will be humid, with the temperature going around 28°C. The humidity is predicted to be between 42 and 49 percent with a moderate wind speed of 12-14 kmph.
AFG vs WI: Last Five Results
West Indies: L, NR, L, L, L
Afghanistan: W, W, L, W, W, W
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Predicted XIs:
Afghanistan: R. Gurbaz (wk), I. Zadran, S. Atal, D. Rasooli, MD Nabi, A. Omarzai, G. Naib, R. Khan (c), N. Ahmad, M. Ur Rahman, F. Farooqi
West Indies: B. King (c), A. Athanaze, E. Lewis, J. Charles (wk), S. Hetmyer, Q. Sampson, M. Forde, G. Motie, K. Pierre, S. Joseph, R. Simmonds
AFG vs WI: Players to Watch out for
West Indies: Brandon King has shown some fight for his team. Being a captain, it is expected from him to perform well, and he will be looking to finish it with a good performance.
Afghanistan: Darwish Rasooli has shown great temperament and scored good half-centuries in both innings. The wicket has been difficult, but the way he has adjusted and performed is commendable.
Afghanistan vs West Indies Today’s Match Prediction: These two teams have different strengths. Afghanistan mainly rely on their spinners, which is the key in Dubai. The wicket is brilliant for spinners, and it will turn and grip. So, that is one advantage. for them.
Secondly, they know these conditions better than West Indies and know what it takes to perform in these conditions. West Indies have a strong batting unit, but their inconsistency with the bat is a big problem. They have also looked a little rusty facing a good spin unit. That is why Afghanistan are expected to start this game as a firm favorite.
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