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) | c Khary Pierre b Shamar Joseph | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | b Matthew Forde | 22 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 129.41 |
| Sediqullah Atal | c Quentin Sampson b Matthew Forde | 53 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 126.19 |
| Darwish Rasooli | c Alick Athanaze b Ramon Simmonds | 68 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 174.36 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | not out | 26* | 13 | 1 | 2 | 200 |
| Mohammad Nabi | not out | 7* | 5 | 1 | 0 | 140 |
West Indies · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamar Joseph | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 4 | 0 |
| Ramon Simmonds | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Khary Pierre | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
West Indies · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King (c) | c Darwish Rasooli b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 50 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 121.95 |
| Alick Athanaze | run out (Ibrahim Zadran) | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Evin Lewis | lbw b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 76.47 |
| Johnson Charles (wk) | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 46 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 270.59 |
| Quentin Sampson | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Matthew Forde | c Mohammad Nabi b Rashid Khan | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Gudakesh Motie | not out | 9* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Khary Pierre | c Darwish Rasooli b Azmatullah Omarzai | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Shamar Joseph | c Rashid Khan b Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramon Simmonds | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 5.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 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 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
117.5 |
| 2 |
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
|
90.7 |
| 3 |
Matthew Forde
WI
|
90.4 |
| 4 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
87.3 |
| 5 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
85.0 |
| 6 |
Brandon King
WI
|
49.9 |
| 7 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
47.2 |
| 8 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
45.2 |
| 9 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
42.3 |
| 10 |
Shamar Joseph
WI
|
35.0 |
| 11 |
Khary Pierre
WI
|
30.7 |
| 12 |
Ramon Simmonds
WI
|
28.8 |
| 13 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
27.8 |
| 14 |
Gudakesh Motie
WI
|
20.3 |
| 15 |
Evin Lewis
WI
|
13.3 |
| 16 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
10.1 |
| 17 |
Alick Athanaze
WI
|
9.3 |
| 18 |
Noor Ahmad
AFG
|
4.4 |
| 19 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
2.2 |
| 20 |
Quentin Sampson
WI
|
1.5 |
| 21 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
0.7 |
| 22 |
Johnson Charles
WI
|
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 39 runs in T20I 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 21 January 2026. Darwish Rasooli top-scored with 68 off 39 balls and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 4/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi. West Indies XI: Brandon King (c), Alick Athanaze, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ramon Simmonds.
Who won Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan won by 39 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs West Indies played?
Afghanistan vs West Indies was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Wednesday 21 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan scored 189/4 in 20 overs. West Indies scored 150/10 in 18.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 117/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Darwish Rasooli top-scored with 68 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 4/21 in 4 overs.