The second T20I of the three-match series between Afghanistan and the West Indies will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, January 21. Afghanistan head into the contest with confidence after securing a convincing 38-run win in the series opener at the same venue. Batting first, the Rashid Khan-led side posted an imposing 181/3 in their 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran remained unbeaten on 87 from 56 balls, while Darwish Rasooli added a composed 84 off 59, forming a dominant partnership that anchored the innings after an early wicket.

In response, the West Indies struggled to keep up with the required run rate and lost wickets at regular intervals. By the halfway mark of the chase, they were already five wickets down, leaving little room for recovery. Debutant Quentin Sampson was the top scorer with a brisk 30 off 24 balls, while a few others showed brief promise but failed to convert their starts. Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, applied relentless pressure, with both spinners claiming two wickets each to seal a comfortable victory.

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Afghanistan (AFG):

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi

West Indies (WI):

Brandon King (c), Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales