The T20 World Cup match between West Indies and Afghanistan saw a thrilling performance from Nicholas Pooran, who scored 98 runs off 53 balls to help West Indies post a total of 218 for 5. This set the stage for a dominant performance by the West Indies bowlers, with Obed McCoy, Akeil Hosein, and Gudakesh Motie leading the charge to secure a convincing 104-run victory over Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy National Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
After losing an early wicket, Johnson Charles and Pooran displayed aggressive batting to give West Indies a strong start. Despite facing some resistance from Afghanistan spinners in the middle overs, Pooran’s explosive innings towards the end of the innings propelled West Indies to their highest total in T20 World Cups.
With both teams already qualified for the Super Eight stage, the match determined the winner of Group C. Romario Shepherd was absent from the West Indies lineup due to the birth of his second child, with Obed McCoy taking his place. Shai Hope also replaced Royston Chase in the lineup. Meanwhile, Afghanistan fielded an unchanged team for the match.
The victory for West Indies solidified their position at the top of Group C and sets them up for
