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Afghanistan vs West Indies Live Streaming: When and where to watch, probable XI and other match details
AFG vs WI Playing 11: Afghanistan aims to seal the T20I series against a depleted West Indies on Wednesday in Dubai. Following a dominant first-match victory, Afghanistan, with a full-strength squad, holds a significant advantage. This encounter also serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of their upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns.
Afghanistan will aim to wrap up the T20I series against West Indies on Wednesday when the two sides meet in the second match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. After a commanding win in the opener, a full-strength Afghanistan side holds the upper hand against a West Indies team missing several first-choice players, making this contest look slightly one-sided on paper.
In the first T20I, Afghanistan dominated with both bat and ball. They recovered from an early wobble to post a total above 180 and then kept West Indies firmly under control during the chase. With just two games left before both teams shift focus to T20 World Cup 2026 preparations, the match also doubles up as a testing ground for combinations and bench strength ahead of their India and Sri Lanka tour next month.
AFG vs WI 2nd T20I: Match details
Date: January 21Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I head-to-head
Afghanistan and West Indies have faced each other nine times in T20Is so far. West Indies hold a slight edge with five wins, while Afghanistan have won four. However, recent history favours Afghanistan, who are currently on a five-match winning streak against the Caribbean side.You Might Also Like: IND vs NZ Playing 11 1st T20: What could be India's batting and bowling selection for series opner in Nagpur?
Where to watch AFG vs WI 2nd T20I in India
Indian fans will not be able to watch the match on television. The Afghanistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website.AFG vs WI Weather Update
The evening in Dubai on January 21 looks ideal for cricket:Clear and dry conditions are expected throughout the match window, with no rain forecast to disrupt play.
Temperatures will hover around 21–24°C, making for comfortable playing conditions under lights.
Humidity is moderate, and skies should remain mostly clear, which helps bowlers and batters both.
Light to moderate winds are expected but shouldn't impact the game much.
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In short: pleasant evening weather with clear skies and little chance of interruption — perfect for a night T20.
AFG vs WI Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The surface at the Dubai stadium is known to offer a fair contest between bat and ball:Balanced wicket: It favors neither batters nor bowlers heavily at the start, giving both a chance to make an impact.
Pace bowlers could extract movement early with the new ball under lights.
As the match progresses, spin bowlers may find more purchase, especially in the middle overs if the surface slows slightly.
Historically, scores around 155–170 are competitive here in T20s, showing balanced conditions.
A dewy night can make gripping the ball tougher later, potentially helping teams chasing under lights.
Toss angle: With dew likely later in the evening, captains might lean towards bowling first and chasing under easier conditions, though totals around 170 remain defendable if bowlers execute well.
Afghanistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Probable XIs
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman SharifiWest Indies: Brandon King (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Evin Lewis, Amir Jangoo, Quentin Sampson, Shimron Hetmyer, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
Afghanistan team news
Afghanistan will look to build on the momentum after winning the first T20I by 38 runs. Their batting unit showed depth and composure, while the bowling attack, led by Rashid Khan, proved difficult to handle on the Dubai surface.Experienced names like Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli and Rahmanullah Gurbaz give stability at the top, while all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib add balance. The spin pairing of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman remains a major threat in UAE conditions, where slower bowling often dictates terms.
West Indies team news
West Indies enter the second T20I under pressure after a flat start to the series. With regular captain Shai Hope and several senior players unavailable due to SA20 commitments, Brandon King leads a side that is experimental but not short on talent.Power hitters like Evin Lewis and Shimron Hetmyer bring firepower, but consistency remains a concern. The bowling unit, featuring Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie and Khary Pierre, will need to find better control, especially against Afghanistan's middle order.
Afghanistan vs West Indies: What's at stake
For Afghanistan, a win on Wednesday means a series victory and another confidence boost ahead of a busy international calendar. For West Indies, the match is about pride, experimentation and finding answers quickly. With Dubai offering little margin for error, the second T20I promises a sharper contest, even if the odds still lean heavily towards Afghanistan.How the first AFG vs WI T20I unfolded
Batting first, Afghanistan lost both openers early but quickly changed gears. Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli steadied the innings before launching into an aggressive phase, using clean hitting to push the total past the 180 mark.West Indies never found momentum in reply. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals, and the chase slipped away early. Playing his first international match, Quentin Sampson showed intent but lacked support from the other end as Afghanistan's bowlers applied sustained pressure.
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