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On Monday, January 19, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the opening Twenty20 International of the next three-match series between Afghanistan (AFG) and the West Indies (WI). The 2024 T20 World Cup was the last time the two teams faced off in a Twenty20 International. The Afghan team is led by star spin bowler Rashid Khan, who returned from the SA20. Before the T20 World Cup, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka, they will be eager to improve their results as a team going into the series. Among the players to keep an eye on are Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad.
Shai Hope, the captain of the West Indies, and Roston Chase, who are presently participating in the SA20 2025–2026, are already absent. As a result, Brandon King is prepared to take the lead in this series. Regardless of the outcome, this series is crucial for both teams as they get ready for the 2026 T20 World Cup. As a result, both teams will probably experiment with different combinations before the ICC event to identify the best one.
Afghanistan vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Details:
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I, West Indies and Afghanistan in UAE 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, January 19, 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | FanCode (app and website) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
Dubai's pitch is a touch slow and tends to slow down over time. For slow bowlers and spinners, it's an excellent pitch. As the game progresses, it is anticipated that the wicket will tear out and provide low bounce. We may also see some dew due to the humid weather, which would make it somewhat easier to bat in the second inning.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Weather Forecast:
Monday night in Dubai is expected to be humid with a temperature of about 28°C. There will be a modest wind speed of about 11 kmph and a humidity of between 45 and 55 per cent during the game.
AFG vs WI Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Won by Afghanistan | 3 |
| Won by West Indies | 5 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
AFG vs WI Predicted Playing XI:
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
West Indies: Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Brandon King (c), and Khary Pierre
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