Afghanistan vs West Indies 2026: A Week of Afghan Dominance

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The “AfghanAtalan” have made a thunderous statement on the world stage this January. In a rare occurrence, the Afghanistan national side and the U19 “Future Stars” both dismantled the West Indies in separate continents, showcasing the immense depth of Afghan cricket talent.

U19 World Cup: Afghanistan Crush West Indies by 138 Runs

On January 18, 2026, the Afghanistan U19 team delivered a clinical performance in their second Group D match of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Windhoek, Namibia.

Match Summary

Toss: Afghanistan won and elected to bat first.
Afghanistan Score: 262/6 (50 Overs)
West Indies Score: 124 All Out (33.2 Overs)
Result: Afghanistan won by 138 runs.

Key Performers:

Osman Sadat: 88 runs (anchored the innings).
Mahboob Khan (C): 86 runs off 69 balls (Player of the Match).
Nooristani Omarzai: 4/16 (Demolished the WI middle order).

With this victory, Afghanistan has secured its place in the Super Six stage, remaining unbeaten in the tournament so far.

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Senior T20I Series: Rashid Khan’s Men Take 1-0 Lead

While the youngsters were winning in Namibia, the senior team was busy in Dubai. On January 19, 2026, Afghanistan defeated the West Indies by 38 runs in the opening match of their three-match T20I series.

Match Highlights

Afghanistan posted a formidable 181/3, thanks to a record-breaking 162-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran (87)* and Darwish Rasooli (84). In response, the West Indies’ chase never gained momentum, finishing at 143/9.

Today’s Update (Jan 21, 2026):

The 2nd T20I is scheduled to take place today at the Dubai International Stadium. A win today would give Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Important Match Details Table

Category	U19 World Cup Match	Senior T20I (1st Match)
Date	January 18, 2026	January 19, 2026
Venue	High Performance Oval, Namibia	Dubai Intl. Stadium, UAE
Winning Margin	138 Runs	38 Runs
Top Batter	Osman Sadat (88)	Ibrahim Zadran (87*)
Top Bowler	Nooristani Omarzai (4/16)	Rashid Khan (Economical Spell)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Where can I watch Afghanistan vs West Indies 2026 live?

In Pakistan, the U19 World Cup is available on PTV Sports and Tamasha App. The T20I series is being broadcasted on Tapmad and Geo Super.

Q2: Who is the captain of the Afghanistan U19 team?

Mahboob Khan is currently leading the U19 side, while Rashid Khan captains the senior T20I squad.

Q3: When is the next Afghanistan U19 match?

Afghanistan U19 will take on Tanzania today, January 21, in their final group-stage encounter.

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