AFG vs WI Live Score, 21 January, 2026, WI vs AFG, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Ball-by-Ball Match Updates
Afghanistan v West Indies in UAE | January 21, 2026, 08:00 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Completed
Afghanistan
189/4 (20 ov)
vs
West Indies
150/10 (18.5 ov)
Afghanistan won by 39 runs
Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | |
| 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.30 | |
| 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 |
Match Information
SERIES
DATE & TIME
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 08:00 PM
TOSS
West Indies elected to bowl
VENUE
Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai
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UMPIRES
Ahmad Shah Pakteen (Afghanistan), Muhammad Sabir (Afghanistan), Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan, TV)
MATCH REFEREE
Hamimullah Hamid (Afghanistan)
Weather Report
TEMPERATURE
17.12°c
HUMIDITY
45%
WIND
18.41 mi/hr
Pitch Condition
Batting Condition
Average
PACE
Pace & Bounce
SPIN
Average
Commentary
Gulbadin Naib to Brandon King, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, Gulbadin Naib strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.
Gulbadin Naib to Brandon King, 2 runs, Gulbadin Naib delivers fast ball at good length, Brandon King hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Gulbadin Naib to Brandon King, 1 run, Brandon King hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Brandon King c D Rasooli b MU Rahman 50 (41b)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Brandon King, no run, c D Rasooli b MU Rahman, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brandon King goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Darwish Rasooli, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Brandon King.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Matthew Forde, 1 run, Matthew Forde goes back and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Quentin Sampson b MU Rahman 2 (4b)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Quentin Sampson, no run, b MU Rahman, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Quentin Sampson hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Gudakesh Motie, 1 run, Gudakesh Motie hangs in the crease and plays drive off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Matthew Forde, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Matthew Forde hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Matthew Forde, 1 run, Matthew Forde hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Matthew Forde c M Nabi b R Khan 6 (4b)
Rashid Khan to Matthew Forde, no run, c M Nabi b R Khan, Caught out !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Matthew Forde hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards long on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Mohammad Nabi, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Matthew Forde.
Rashid Khan to Khary Pierre, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Khary Pierre hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Rashid Khan to Khary Pierre, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Rashid Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Khary Pierre hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Rashid Khan to Khary Pierre, 1 run, Khary Pierre hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Rashid Khan to Gudakesh Motie, 1 run, Gudakesh Motie hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Rashid Khan to Khary Pierre, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Khary Pierre hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Gudakesh Motie, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Gudakesh Motie no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Gudakesh Motie, 1 run, Gudakesh Motie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Khary Pierre, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Khary Pierre hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Azmatullah Omarzai to Khary Pierre, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Khary Pierre goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Azmatullah Omarzai to Khary Pierre, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Khary Pierre hangs in the crease and caresses sloge sweep to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.
Khary Pierre c D Rasooli b A Omarzai 11 (8b)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Khary Pierre, no run, c D Rasooli b A Omarzai, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Khary Pierre hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Darwish Rasooli, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Khary Pierre.
Shamar Joseph c R Khan b A Omarzai 0 (1b)
Azmatullah Omarzai to Shamar Joseph, no run, c R Khan b A Omarzai, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shamar Joseph hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Rashid Khan, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Shamar Joseph.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Gudakesh Motie, 1 run, Gudakesh Motie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ramon Simmonds, 1 run, Ramon Simmonds goes back and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Gudakesh Motie, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Gudakesh Motie hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Gudakesh Motie, 1 run, Gudakesh Motie hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Ramon Simmonds c I Zadran b F Farooqi 1 (2b)
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Ramon Simmonds, no run, c I Zadran b F Farooqi, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Ramon Simmonds hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, edged!! and flies straight to Ibrahim Zadran, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ramon Simmonds.