Afghanistan kicked off the series in style as the Afghanistan national cricket team outclassed the west indies cricket team by 38 runs in the opening game of west indies vs afghanistan, defending a strong total and keeping the chase under control from the powerplay itself.
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Match summary (AFG vs WI)
In the headline clash of afghanistan vs west indies (afg vs wi / wi vs afg), Afghanistan recovered from early trouble to post a commanding score built around two standout innings. Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli stitched together a match-defining partnership after early wickets, taking Afghanistan to 181/3 (as per the scorecard in the match page) and setting West Indies a steep chase.
West Indies never truly settled during the chase. Early wickets left them struggling, and despite some resistance later, Afghanistan’s bowlers kept striking at key moments to restrict the visitors and seal a comfortable win.
Key performers
Batting (Afghanistan)
- Ibrahim Zadran anchored the innings with a high-impact knock, combining timing with calculated aggression.
- Darwish Rasooli played the accelerator role, punishing anything loose and ensuring Afghanistan finished big.
Bowling (Afghanistan)
- Afghanistan’s attack shared the damage, with key contributions across phases including Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, as West Indies kept losing wickets while trying to keep up with the required rate.
West Indies talking points
The West Indies top order couldn’t build partnerships early, leaving too much for the middle and lower order. The chase also featured cameos, but the asking rate and regular wickets proved too much to overcome.
Probable XIs mentioned (from the match page)
The page listed a West Indies XI featuring names like Brandon King (captain), and Quentin Sampson, along with bowling options including Gudakesh Motie.
AFG vs WI live telecast in India
If you’re searching “afg vs wi live telecast in india”, the match page notes that TV telecast was not available in India, while streaming was available via FanCode (app/website).
