As the T20 World Cup 2026 draws near, Afghanistan and the West Indies are gearing up for an important final warm-up match. Both teams are seen as potential dark horses in the tournament, aiming to leave a significant mark.
Match Preview: Afghanistan vs. West Indies
This warm-up game offers a crucial chance for both Afghanistan and the West Indies to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the tournament. Afghanistan has a strong bowling lineup and a promising batting order that could challenge some of the stronger teams in the competition. Their success hinges on the batting team’s performance, which, if executed well, could lead to impressive victories.
On the other hand, the West Indies are known for their explosive batting capabilities. They have the talent to overwhelm any bowling attack on a good day. As they prepare for this encounter, both teams will aim to identify and address their weaknesses while solidifying their game plans.
Afghanistan Squad
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Mujahed Ur Rahman
- Mohammad Ishaq
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
West Indies Squad
- Brandon King
- Shai Hope (w/c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Romario Shepherd
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Jason Holder
- Jayden Seales
- Akeal Hosein
- Gudakesh Motie
- Shamar Joseph
- Quentin Sampson
- Johnson Charles
Both Afghanistan and the West Indies view this warm-up match as a crucial step towards their ambitions in the T20 World Cup 2026. With the right tune-ups, they could surprise fans and competitors on the grand stage.
