Afghanistan will face the West Indies in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series on January 21, 2026, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Afghanistan leads the series 1-0 after a dominant 38-run victory in the first match, and will look to clinch the series with another win.
This is the final T20I series for both teams before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, while the West Indies is fielding an understrength squad with several first-choice players unavailable.
This article provides a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this T20I encounter.
Afghanistan vs West Indies 2nd T20I Preview
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host the 2nd T20I. The match starts at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM Local).
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2nd T20I |
| Date | 21 January 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 PM IST / 6:30 PM Local / 2:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| Series | Etisalat Cup – 3-match T20I series |
Series Schedule:
- 1st T20I: January 19 – Dubai (AFG won by 38 runs)
- 2nd T20I: January 21 – Dubai
- 3rd T20I: January 22 – Dubai
Context: This series is crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Afghanistan leads 1-0 and can clinch the series with a win. Rashid Khan is approaching his 100th T20I – a landmark achievement.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced, assists spinners in the middle overs |
| Average Score (T20I) | 140-160 runs (first innings) |
| Nature | Two-paced surface, good for batting once set |
| Spin Factor | Significant grip and turn for spinners, especially in middle overs |
| Pace Factor | Early movement for pacers with a new ball |
| Boundaries | Shortest: 59m, Longest: 64m |
| Toss Factor | Chasing teams have a slight advantage (dew factor in night games) |
The Dubai pitch was two-paced in the 1st T20I, assisting spinners significantly. Afghanistan’s spin trio (Mujeeb, Rashid, Noor) exploited conditions brilliantly. Teams chasing have historically done well here due to dew, but batting first worked for Afghanistan in the opener.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 21-25°C (pleasant evening) |
| Humidity | Moderate |
| Wind | Light to moderate |
| Rain Chance | 4% – No rain expected |
| Dew | Expected later in the evening |
| Overall | Clear, perfect conditions for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Given the dew factor and chasing advantage at this venue historically, the toss-winning captain may opt to bowl first. However, Afghanistan showed in the 1st T20I that defending totals is possible if the spin attack is clinical.
Injury Updates
Afghanistan: No major injury concerns. Same squad as of for 1st t20i
West Indies: No major injury concern, but many players are rested amid the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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AFG vs WI Head-to-Head Records
Afghanistan and the West Indies have faced each other 9 times in T20Is (including the current series).
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 9 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 4 |
| West Indies Wins | 5 |
Recent Form:
- Afghanistan has won their last meeting (1st T20I on Jan 19, 2026) by 38 runs
- At the 2024 T20 World Cup, West Indies thrashed Afghanistan by 104 runs
- Afghanistan won 2 of 3 in their last bilateral series (2019)
Key Stats:
- Afghanistan has a better record against the WI in bilateral series
- West Indies’ biggest win: 104 runs (T20 WC 2024, Guyana)
- Afghanistan’s biggest win: 38 runs (Jan 19, 2026, Dubai)
Last Five T20I Meetings
- 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
- West Indies won by 30 runs, 14-Nov-2019
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) | In sensational form – 87* in 1st T20I, 14 fifty-plus scores in T20Is (AFG record), 345 runs in 9 matches at avg 49.28 |
| Rashid Khan (AFG) | Captain, world-class leg-spinner, 2/19 in 1st T20I, 13 wickets in 8 T20Is at economy 5.17, approaching 100th T20I |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) | Mystery spinner, 2/29 in 1st T20I, including key wicket of Brandon King, 13 wickets in 7 T20Is |
| Darwish Rasooli (AFG) | Man of the Match in 1st T20I with 84 off 59, part of record 162-run partnership |
| Shimron Hetmyer (WI) | Key WI batter who needs to fire – has the ability to take on spinners if he gets going |
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