Afghanistan vs West Indies - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Based on 8 H2H matches (2016–2026)
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AFG
Rating: 220
WI
Rating: 234
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Shimron Hetmyer
WI
Sixes (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Fours (2+)
Shamar Joseph
WI
Wickets (1+)
Rovman Powell
WI
Sixes (1+)
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
Catches (1+)
Matthew Forde
WI
Catches (1+)
Matthew Forde
WI
Sixes (1+)
Sherfane Rutherford
WI
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 8 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
AFG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
732 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
41 wkts
WI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Amir Jangoo
112 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Ramon Simmonds
6 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
West Indies
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | run out (Gudakesh Motie) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | not out | 87* | 56 | 8 | 3 | 155.36 |
| Sediqullah Atal | c Brandon King b Jayden Seales | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Darwish Rasooli | c Shimron Hetmyer b Matthew Forde | 84 | 59 | 8 | 2 | 142.37 |
West Indies · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Seales | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Forde | 4 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 12.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Khary Pierre | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Shamar Joseph | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
West Indies · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King (c) | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Evin Lewis | c Darwish Rasooli b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Johnson Charles (wk) | lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 27 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 168.75 |
| Amir Jangoo | lbw b Rashid Khan | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Darwish Rasooli b Rashid Khan | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Quentin Sampson | c Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 30 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 125 |
| Matthew Forde | c Darwish Rasooli b Noor Ahmad | 25 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 119.05 |
| Gudakesh Motie | b Noor Ahmad | 28 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 186.67 |
| Khary Pierre | lbw b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Shamar Joseph | not out | 4* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jayden Seales | not out | 3* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 4 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 4 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 11.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
87.2 |
| 2 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
76.5 |
| 3 |
Gudakesh Motie
WI
|
75.1 |
| 4 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
73.2 |
| 5 |
Matthew Forde
WI
|
56.1 |
| 6 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
54.4 |
| 7 |
Johnson Charles
WI
|
51.2 |
| 8 |
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
AFG
|
48.9 |
| 9 |
Jayden Seales
WI
|
42.6 |
| 10 |
Quentin Sampson
WI
|
41.8 |
| 11 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
21.6 |
| 12 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
15.1 |
| 13 |
Shamar Joseph
WI
|
12.5 |
| 14 |
Khary Pierre
WI
|
11.4 |
| 15 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
8.3 |
| 16 |
Evin Lewis
WI
|
4.7 |
| 17 |
Brandon King
WI
|
3.8 |
| 18 |
Amir Jangoo
WI
|
3.5 |
| 19 |
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
|
3.0 |
| 20 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
2.7 |
| 21 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
1.5 |
| 22 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Afghanistan vs West Indies: who played
Afghanistan won by 38 runs in T20I 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 19 January 2026. Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 87 off 56 balls and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi took 3/36.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. West Indies XI: Brandon King (c), Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales.
Who won Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan won by 38 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs West Indies played?
Afghanistan vs West Indies was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday 19 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan scored 181/3 in 20 overs. West Indies scored 143/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Ibrahim Zadran was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 87/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 87 off 56 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi took 3/36 in 4 overs.