Afghanistan will face the West Indies in the 3rd and final T20I of the three-match series on January 22, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan has already clinched the series with a 2-0 lead after comprehensive wins in the first two matches.
This is Afghanistan’s final T20I before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, while West Indies will be looking for a consolation win before their tour of South Africa.
This article provides a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this T20I encounter.
Afghanistan vs West Indies 3rd T20I Preview
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host all three T20Is. The match starts at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Local).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies, 3rd T20I |
| Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM Local / 2:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Series | Afghanistan v West Indies 2026 (3 T20Is) |
Series Schedule:
- 1st T20I: January 19 – AFG won by 38 runs
- 2nd T20I: January 21 – AFG won by 39 runs
- 3rd T20I: January 22 – Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Series Status: Afghanistan lead 2-0 (Series Won)
Context:
- Afghanistan’s FINAL T20I before T20 World Cup 2026 (starts Feb 7)
- West Indies seeking consolation win before South Africa tour
- Both teams are fine-tuning combinations ahead of the World Cup
- Afghanistan on a hat-trick of T20I series wins
Series Results So Far
1st T20I (Jan 19) – Afghanistan won by 38 runs:
- AFG 181/3 (Ibrahim Zadran 87*, Darwish Rasooli 84)
- WI 143 all out (Quentin Sampson 30, Ziaur Rahman 3/36, Rashid Khan 2/19, Mujeeb 2/28)
- Record 162-run partnership between Zadran and Rasooli (AFG’s highest 3rd wicket stand)
2nd T20I (Jan 21) – Afghanistan won by 39 runs:
- AFG 189/4 (Darwish Rasooli 68, Sediqullah Atal 53, Azmatullah Omarzai 25*)
- WI 150 all out (Brandon King 50, Shimron Hetmyer 46, Mujeeb Ur Rahman 4/21 including HAT-TRICK)
- 115-run partnership between Rasooli and Atal
- Mujeeb became 3rd Afghan bowler to take a T20I hat-trick (after Rashid Khan and Karim Janat)
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Pitch Type | Balanced, slightly favors chasing |
| Average Score (T20I) | 140-160 (1st innings) |
| Nature | Good for batting initially; slows down as the match progresses |
| Pace Factor | Early assistance for pacers with a new ball |
| Spin Factor | Spinners find grip and turn in the middle overs |
| Boundaries | Square: ~80m, Straight: ~65m |
| Toss Factor | Chasing teams have won ~80% of recent matches; dew factor is significant |
The Dubai pitch has been batting-friendly in this series, with both Afghanistan totals exceeding 180. The surface offers good carry and bounce initially, but slows down as the match progresses. Spinners have dominated the middle overs – Mujeeb’s hat-trick in the 2nd T20I is evidence of this.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20-25°C (pleasant evening) |
| Humidity | 50-60% |
| Wind | Light breeze |
| Rain Chance | Minimal (0-5%) |
| Dew Factor | Significant in the second innings |
| Overall | Perfect conditions for cricket |
Injury Updates
Afghanistan: No major injury concern
West Indies: No major injury concern
Dream11 Team For AFG vs WI
AFG vs WI Head-to-Head Records
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 10 (including current series) |
| West Indies Wins | 5 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 5 |
| Current Series | AFG 2-0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 T20I Meetings before this series):
- WI won 3, AFG won 2
- Last meeting before this series: 2024 T20 World Cup – WI won by 104 runs (dominant display)
In This Series:
- Afghanistan has completely dominated
- Won both matches by 38 and 39 runs respectively
- Afghan spinners have taken 12 wickets in 2 matches
- West Indies bowled out in both innings (143 and 150)
Last Five T20I Meetings
- Afghanistan won by 39 runs, 21-Jan-2026
- Afghanistan won by 38 runs, 19-Jan-2026
- West Indies won by 104 runs, 18-Jun-2024
- Afghanistan won by 29 runs, 17-Nov-2019
- Afghanistan won by 41 runs, 16-Nov-2019
Suggested Reads:
Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Darwish Rasooli (AFG) | PLAYER OF THE SERIES – 152 runs in 2 matches at avg 76.00. Three consecutive T20I fifties. In sensational form. Must-have. |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) | HAT-TRICK in 2nd T20I – 4/21. 6 wickets in 2 matches at avg 8.33. Unplayable for WI batters. |
| Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) | 109 runs in 2 matches at avg 109.00 (unbeaten 87* in 1st T20I). Anchor of the innings. |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | Captain, approaching 100th T20I. 3 wickets in the series. World-class leg-spinner. |
| Brandon King (WI) | Only WI batter to show fight – scored 50 in 2nd T20I. The captain needs to deliver. |
| Shimron Hetmyer (WI) | Scored 46 in the 2nd T20I. WI’s most dangerous batter when set. Can change games. |
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