Exciting cricket will unfold as Afghanistan will meet West Indies in the third T20I match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on 22nd January at 8:00 PM IST.
Get the best AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026. Expert analysis and more.
AFG vs WI Match Preview:
Afghanistan and the West Indies will clash in the third and final T20I of the series on 22nd January 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Moreover, this match will decide whether West Indies can avoid a series sweep after two games.
Afghanistan currently lead the series 2–0, having won both the first and second T20Is. In the second game, Afghanistan posted a strong total of 189 for 4, where Darwish Rasooli scored 68, and Sediqullah Atal made 53, and later Mujeeb Ur Rahman impressed with figures of 4 for 21, including a hat-trick to restrict West Indies. On the other hand, the West Indies relied on Brandon King (50) and Shimron Hetmyer (46) with the bat but fell short by 39 runs.
Therefore, Afghanistan has a strong chance to clinch the series 3–0, while West Indies will look to win the final match and end their UAE tour on a positive note.
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AFG vs WI Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Afghanistan |
4 |
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West Indies |
5 |
AFG vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
17°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
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Best Suited To |
Spin |
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Average 1st innings score |
155 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
61% |
AFG vs WI Playing 11s (Predicted):
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Darwish Rasooli
5) Mohammad Nabi
7) Gulbadin Naib
8) Rashid Khan ©
9) Noor Ahmad
10) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
11) Fazalhaq Farooqi
West Indies Playing 11:
1) Brandon King ©
3) Evin Lewis
4) Johnson Charles (wk)
5) Shimron Hetmyer
6) Quentin Sampson
7) Matthew Forde
8) Gudakesh Motie
9) Khary Pierre
10) Shamar Joseph
11) Ramon Simmonds
Hot Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Ibrahim Zadran – Acting as Afghanistan’s right-handed opener, he has been a steady run-scorer in the ongoing series, compiling 109 runs through controlled and effective top-order batting. |
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Azmatullah Omarzai – Offering Afghanistan valuable dual-skill depth as a right-handed batter and medium-fast seamer, he has contributed 26 runs and taken 2 wickets in the current series, underscoring his usefulness in both disciplines. |
Top Picks:
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Matthew Forde – Serving the West Indies as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he has contributed 32 runs and claimed 3 wickets in the ongoing series, delivering handy all-round utility. |
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Darwish Rasooli – Brings solid middle-order presence for Afghanistan as a right-handed batter, and has delivered a productive series so far with 152 runs marked by clean stroke play and steady accumulation. |
Budget Picks:
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Evin Lewis – A left-handed opening batter for the West Indies, he delivers impactful starts with aggressive stroke play and the ability to accelerate early in the innings. |
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Alick Athanaze – Contributing for the West Indies as a right-handed batter and part-time off-spinner, he offers flexible top-order scoring along with occasional support through controlled off-breaks. |
AFG vs WI Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Azmatullah Good & Ibrahim Zadran |
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Vice-Captain |
Darwish Rasooli & Matthew Forde |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Johnson Charles, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Darwish Rasooli (vc), Ibrahim Zadran ©
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Gudakesh Motie, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Johnson Charles
- Batters – Brandon King, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Alick Athanaze, Matthew Forde (vc)
- Bowlers – Gudakesh Motie, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Abdullah Ahmadzai |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Quentin Sampson |
7.0 credits |
NA |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Ibrahim Zadran |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Azmatullah Omarzai |
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Punt Picks |
Alick Athanaze and Sediqullah Atal |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-4-2-3 |
AFG vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
Based on their current performance, Afghanistan is likely to win this match.








