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
West Indies · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon King (c) | c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Rashid Khan | 47 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 134.29 |
| Johnson Charles (wk) | b Shahidullah Kamal | 17 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Keacy Carty | c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 52.63 |
| Justin Greaves | c Ziaur Rahman Sharifi b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | b Rashid Khan | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 216.67 |
| Quentin Sampson | c Sediqullah Atal b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Matthew Forde | c Gulbadin Naib b Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 27 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 245.45 |
| Shamar Springer | not out | 16* | 9 | 3 | 0 | 177.78 |
| Gudakesh Motie | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | c Matthew Forde b Shamar Springer | 71 | 58 | 8 | 1 | 122.41 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Shamar Springer b Matthew Forde | 28 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 103.7 |
| Sediqullah Atal | c Johnson Charles b Shamar Springer | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Darwish Rasooli | c Khary Pierre b Khary Pierre | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Shamar Springer b Ramon Simmonds | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Gulbadin Naib | not out | 7* | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | c Khary Pierre b Shamar Springer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | b Shamar Springer | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | run out (Shimron Hetmyer) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
West Indies · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 | 4 | 0 |
| Khary Pierre | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Ramon Simmonds | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamar Springer | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Greaves | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.25 | 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 |
Shamar Springer
WI
|
151.8 |
| 2 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
124.2 |
| 3 |
Matthew Forde
WI
|
81.3 |
| 4 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
74.0 |
| 5 |
Brandon King
WI
|
56.9 |
| 6 |
Abdullah Ahmadzai
AFG
|
53.8 |
| 7 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
33.0 |
| 8 |
Shimron Hetmyer
WI
|
31.7 |
| 9 |
Ramon Simmonds
WI
|
30.4 |
| 10 |
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
AFG
|
29.1 |
| 11 |
Khary Pierre
WI
|
27.3 |
| 12 |
Johnson Charles
WI
|
20.3 |
| 13 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
18.1 |
| 14 |
Gudakesh Motie
WI
|
16.7 |
| 15 |
Justin Greaves
WI
|
15.1 |
| 16 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
13.8 |
| 17 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
12.2 |
| 18 |
Keacy Carty
WI
|
9.4 |
| 19 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
8.5 |
| 20 |
Shahidullah Kamal
AFG
|
7.3 |
| 21 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
3.8 |
| 22 |
Quentin Sampson
WI
|
3.0 |
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
West Indies won by 15 runs in T20I 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 22 January 2026. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 71 off 58 balls and Shamar Springer took 4/20.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Shahidullah Kamal, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. West Indies XI: Brandon King (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ramon Simmonds.
Who won Afghanistan vs West Indies?
West Indies won by 15 runs.
When and where was Afghanistan vs West Indies played?
Afghanistan vs West Indies was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday 22 January 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Afghanistan scored 136/8 in 20 overs. West Indies scored 151/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Shamar Springer was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 152/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 71 off 58 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
Shamar Springer took 4/20 in 4 overs.