In the final group game of the men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Rashid Khan won the toss and Afghanistan opted to bowl first against West Indies. The match took place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, where the wind was expected to play a significant role with forecasts of it blowing at over 20kmph.
West Indies made a couple of changes in their team for the match. Romario Shepherd had returned home for the birth of his second child, which gave Obed McCoy an opportunity in the XI. Shai Hope also replaced Roston Chase to add more batting strength to the team. Afghanistan remained unchanged for the match.
The teams were playing on a fresh pitch in St Lucia for the third match of the T20 World Cup. Both teams were looking to secure a win in order to build momentum for the next stage of the tournament. The wind played a significant role in