Highlights of West Indies vs Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup: The West Indies defeated Afghanistan 104 runs to 104 thanks to an outstanding batting performance led by Nicholas Pooran in their last Group C encounter of the T20 World Cup.
The two-time champion WI squad showed off their batting prowess, compiling an imposing 218 for five, with Pooran going on a six-hitting binge during his 53-ball 98. Both teams were guaranteed a spot in the Super 8. Afghanistan’s attempt to bowl first failed miserably, as Pooran ended his visit with up to eight maximums and six fours. Afghanistan responded, managing just 114 in 16.2 overs as they gave in to pressure from the scoreboard.
West Indies Vs Afghanistan Match Important point:
- In the powerplay vs Afghanistan, the West Indies scored 92 runs.
- A record of ten years was broken by the Caribbean team.
- Johnson and Nicholas Pooran Charles began the powerplay teasing.
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Pooran, Charles help West Indies make history
West Indies, asked to bat first, made it obvious what they wanted by hitting huge smashes. But Brandon King, who had scored seven runs off of six balls, was unable to get going and left the game. His wicket came from Azmatullah Omarzai in the second over. Following that, Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran made their shots to give the Caribbean team the upper hand.For the second wicket, the pair scored 80 runs off of 37 balls. After dismissing Charles, who amassed 43 runs off of 27 deliveries with the aid of eight fours, Naveen-ul-Haq put some distance between them. Omarzai was severely punished by them, as he gave up 41 runs in his opening two overs of the game.
Match Summary
Afghanistan had already routed their opponents for totals below 100 in their opening three games, but captain Rashid Khan’s choice to bowl first here proved costly as Pooran displayed a merciless game, hitting up to eight maximums and six fours in his stay. With the help of opener Johnson Charles (43), batsman Shai Hope (25), and utility player Rovman Powell (26), WI achieved the highest total in this T20 World Cup. Afghanistan’s best bowler, Gulbadin Naib (2/14) took two wickets in his two overs. Ibrahim Zadran (38), Karim Janat (14) and Azmatullah Omarzai (23), the opener, tried their best with the bat, but ultimately the total was too high.
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The hosts scored heavily in the first five overs and the final five overs, although the West Indies lost opener Brandon King in the second over.
In the fourth over, Pooran turned up the heat, scoring 36 runs off the bowling of Azmatullah Omarzai (6, 5NB, 5WD, 0, 4LB, 4, 6, 6). It was T20Is.az’s equal most costly over.
The highest Powerplay total in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup was achieved by the hosts in six overs thanks to the opener and wicketkeeper batsman Charles (43).
After pacer Naveen-Ul-Haq dismissed Charles, Pooran continued his hitting rampage with Hopes and Powell providing protection. Afghanistan truly couldn’t recover from the attack.
Pooran hit Rashid with three maximums and a four for a 24-run over in the eighteenth over.
In his innings, Pooran became the most decorated T20I six-hitter in the West Indies, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record of 124 sixes. In the final over, the left-hander was eventually run out.
Afghanistan never appeared to be comfortable chasing the enormous score as they lost in-form Rahmanullah Gurbaz (0) in the opening over.
While Gudakesh Motie (2/28) and McCoy hit three times in two overs to put Afghanistan under strain, Zadran managed to keep the scoreboard moving but was unable to seriously counter the Windies attack.
The strain of the scoreboard caused wickets to keep falling as most batters were out of the game going for huge hits.
On Thursday, Afghanistan will play India in Barbados, while the hosts will play England in Super 8 Group 2.
People Also Ask
Is Afghanistan out of the World Cup 2024?
Afghanistan was defeated by West Indies by 104 runs in their Group C encounter. With his 53-ball 98, Nicholas Pooran contributed to the Windies’ 218 total. Afghanistan answered with 114 of their own before getting bowled out.
Is West Indies qualified for the World Cup 2024?
The top eight teams from the 2022 competition, as well as the two hosts, the United States and the West Indies, automatically qualified for the event.
Where is the T20 World Cup 2024 final?
From their respective groups, India, the United States, Australia, England, Afghanistan, the West Indies, South Africa, and Bangladesh have already advanced to the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8. Six locations in the West Indies will host the competition from the Super 8 round to the championship match on June 29.