Afghanistan Clinches Series with Convincing 39-Run Victory over West Indies in 2nd T20I

Greetings and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the highlights from the second T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 21.

Playing XI

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (captain), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

West Indies: Brandon King (captain), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ramon Simmonds.

Toss

West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Preview

Following a commanding 38-run victory in the first match of the series against West Indies, Afghanistan aims to secure the three-match series in Dubai on Wednesday.

The first match victory for Afghanistan featured a record-breaking 162-run stand between Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli, enabling the team to post a formidable total of 181 for three in 20 overs. In response, West Indies were restricted to 143 for nine in their 20 overs, thanks to a superb performance by the spin trio of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmed, who collectively claimed six wickets.

The series finale is scheduled for Thursday at the same location.

Live Streaming/Telecast Info

The second T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies will not be broadcast live in India. However, live streaming will be available on the FanCode app and website starting at 8 PM IST.

Squads

Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Ishaq, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Zia ur Rahman.

West Indies: Brandon King (c), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Springer.

Published on Jan 21, 2026