ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: AFG vs WI Today Match Prediction – 8th Warm-up Match, Who Will Win Today?
In this AFG vs WI today match prediction, we analyse match conditions, recent form, key players, pitch report, and possible match scenarios for the 8th warm-up match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The 8th warm-up match between Afghanistan and West Indies for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. Afghanistan's confident start was highlighted by their dominant all-round display against Scotland, which resulted in a 61-run win in this ICC Men's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Bengaluru. Darwish Rasooli was the standout performer for Afghanistan, scoring 84 runs 46 balls.
West Indies entered the warm-up matches having suffered a heavy defeat in the T20I series against South Africa, but they managed to end the series with a six-run victory in the third T20I. Shai Hope and Brandon King's performances have been encouraging, and the rise of Sherfane Rutherford as a potent middle order batsman, alongside Rovman Powell, adds additional strength.
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AFG vs WI Match Details
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Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies, 8th Warm-up Match
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Date: 4th February 2026
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Time: 3.00 PM IST
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Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar
AFG vs WI Weather Report
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Temperature |
17°C |
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Rain Possibility |
00% |
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Average 1st innings Score |
155 |
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Best Suited For |
Spinner (55%) |
AFG vs WI Pitch Report
Both batters and bowlers can benefit from the balanced track at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. At this venue, spinners are heavily utilized and the average first innings score is around 150-160 runs.
Top Batters to Watch – AFG vs WI
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 2141 runs in T20I
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Shai Hope (WI): 1455 runs in T20I
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Rovman Powell (WI): 2112 runs in T20I
Top Bowlers to Watch – AFG vs WI
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Rashid Khan (AFG): 187 wickets in T20I
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Akeal Hosein (WI): 86 wickets in T20I
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Mohammad Nabi (AFH): 104 wickets in T20I
AFG vs WI Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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AFG |
W, L, W, W, W |
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WI |
W, L, L, W, L |
AFG vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If AFG Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 40–45
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Predicted Total: 150–160
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Match Result: WI to win
Scenario 2: If WI bats first
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Powerplay Score: 45–55
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Predicted Total: 175–185
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Match Result: WI to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
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Team |
Players |
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AFG |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Darwish Rasooli |
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WI |
Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
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Team |
Players |
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AFG |
Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal |
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WI |
Roston Chase, Rovman Powell |
AFG vs WI Predicted Playing XIs
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
West Indies
Shai Hope (C & wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie. Matthew Forde
Why West Indies Are Favourites Today
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Strong batting unit
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Powerful hitters
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Shimron Hetmyer form
AFG vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, West Indies are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Shai Hope, Brandon King and Shimron Hetmyer are expected to be the key performers.
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