Afghanistan is set to take on the West Indies in an ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up match on February 4, 2026. The game will take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru, with the match starting at 3:00 PM IST.
Match Overview
This warm-up game is crucial for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Afghanistan recently showcased their strengths with a decisive 61-run victory against Scotland, indicating their potential for the tournament.
Afghanistan’s Strong Performance
In their last outing, Afghanistan scored 184 runs while losing 6 wickets. Darwish Rasooli was a standout player, contributing 84 runs off just 46 balls. Rashid Khan will captain a strong bowling lineup featuring spin specialists such as Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad.
West Indies Seeking Improvement
The West Indies, led by captain Shai Hope, aim to recover from inconsistent performances in white-ball cricket recently. The team includes notable players like Brandon King, Rovman Powell, and Jason Holder, who are eager to enhance their gameplay heading into the T20 World Cup.
Match Details
- Fixture: Afghanistan vs West Indies
- Series: ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match 2026
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru
- Date: February 4, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
Squads Overview
| Afghanistan Squad | West Indies Squad |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Brandon King |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Shai Hope (c, wk) |
| Sediqullah Atal | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Darwish Rasooli | Rovman Powell |
| Gulbadin Naib | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Romario Shepherd |
| Mohammad Nabi | Roston Chase |
| Shahidullah Kamal | Matthew Forde |
| Rashid Khan (c) | Jason Holder |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Jayden Seales |
| Noor Ahmad | Akeal Hosein |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Gudakesh Motie |
| Mohammad Ishaq | Shamar Joseph |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | Quentin Sampson |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | Johnson Charles |
As both teams prepare for the match, cricket fans can expect an exciting showdown. Stay tuned for live updates and match commentary from El-Balad.
