Afghanistan vs West Indies, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan v West Indies in 🇦🇪 UAE, 2026
Afghanistan vs West Indies 3rd T20I – Complete Match Report, Live Cricket Score and Highlights
The thrilling third T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies in the 🇦🇪 UAE delivered competitive cricket, intense momentum swings, and several individual stand-out performances. Playing on a slightly slow Dubai surface that rewarded disciplined bowling and smart batting, West Indies (WI) posted a fighting total of 151/7 in 20 overs, before restricting Afghanistan (AFG) to 136/8, sealing a well-earned 15-run victory. The match lived up to expectations with solid partnerships, timely wickets, and sharp fielding creating constant pressure throughout the contest.
🏏 1st Innings – West Indies Batting Performance (151/7)
West Indies began aggressively but had to carefully manage the middle overs as Afghanistan’s spinners extracted grip from the pitch.
Batters – West Indies
Brandon King ⭐ – 47 runs off 35 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 134.29, anchored the innings with controlled aggression and smart shot selection.
Johnson Charles – 17 runs off 17 balls, 1 four, strike rate 100.00, provided early stability at the top.
Keacy Carty – 10 runs off 19 balls, strike rate 52.63, struggled to rotate strike but absorbed pressure.
Justin Greaves – 12 runs off 15 balls, strike rate 80.00, supported the middle phase.
Shamarh Brooks – 13 runs off 6 balls, 1 six, strike rate 216.67, injected late momentum with quick boundaries.
Bowlers – Afghanistan
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 🎯 – 4 overs, 0 maidens, 22 runs, 0 wickets, economy 5.50, maintained tight lines in the powerplay.
Fazalhaq Farooqi – 4 overs, 0 maidens, 18 runs, 2 wickets, economy 4.50, broke partnerships with disciplined swing.
Rashid Khan ⭐ – 4 overs, 0 maidens, 13 runs, 2 wickets, economy 3.25, delivered a masterclass in leg-spin control.
Mohammad Nabi – 2 overs, 0 maidens, 18 runs, 0 wickets, economy 9.00, was targeted in the death overs.
Despite Afghanistan’s excellent bowling discipline, West Indies managed a competitive total thanks to Brandon King’s composure and late acceleration from the lower order.
🔥 2nd Innings – Afghanistan Chase (136/8)
Chasing 152, Afghanistan started confidently but lost momentum as West Indies bowlers applied relentless pressure through variations and smart field placements.
Batters – Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz ⭐ – 71 runs off 58 balls, 8 fours, 1 six, strike rate 122.41, played a magnificent lone-hand effort at the top.
Ibrahim Zadran – 28 runs off 27 balls, 4 fours, strike rate 103.70, supported the early momentum.
Sediqullah Atal – 7 runs off 11 balls, strike rate 63.64, struggled against tight bowling.
Mohammad Nabi – 6 runs off 4 balls, strike rate 150.00, attempted a late surge.
Gulbadin Naib – 7 runs off 9 balls, strike rate 77.78, could not find boundaries consistently.
Bowlers – West Indies
Matthew Forde ⭐🎯 – 3 overs, 0 maidens, 28 runs, 1 wicket, economy 9.33, struck at crucial moments.
Shamar Springer – 4 overs, 0 maidens, 20 runs, 4 wickets, economy 5.00, completely dismantled the middle order with sharp pace and bounce.
Ramon Simmonds – 4 overs, 0 maidens, 26 runs, 1 wicket, economy 6.50, controlled the run flow.
Justin Greaves – 1 over, 0 maidens, 14 runs, 0 wickets, economy 14.00, absorbed pressure late.
Springer’s four-wicket burst proved to be the turning point, choking Afghanistan’s chase and preventing any late comeback despite Gurbaz’s brilliance.
🎯 Match Turning Point, Pitch & Key Moments
The pitch offered slight grip, assisting spinners early and seamers later under lights. The major turning point came when Shamar Springer removed back-to-back batters in the middle overs, halting Afghanistan’s momentum. Brandon King’s controlled innings laid the platform for West Indies, while Rashid Khan’s economical spell kept the match alive until the final overs.
🏆 Match Result Summary
West Indies defeated Afghanistan by 15 runs.
Man of the Match: Brandon King for his composed match-defining innings and leadership at the crease.
This encounter reinforced West Indies’ depth in bowling and Afghanistan’s reliance on top-order stability, making the series even more competitive and exciting for cricket fans worldwide.