On 19th January at 8:00 PM IST, West Indies faces Afghanistan in the first T20I match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai with excitement building.
Get the best AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026. Expert analysis and more.
AFG vs WI Match Preview:
Afghanistan will face West Indies in the first T20I of the series, marking the beginning of their T20 battle. Moreover, this opening match will set the tone for the series between these two competitive sides.
Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan, while Brandon King will captain West Indies. Additionally, Afghanistan will rely on key players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. On the other hand, West Indies will depend on important names like Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, and Jayden Seales to perform well in this opening clash.
Interestingly, Afghanistan and West Indies have produced close contests whenever they meet in the shorter formats. Therefore, another exciting encounter is expected as both teams aim to start the series 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 |
3 |
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West Indies |
5 |
AFG vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
21°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
169 |
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: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan ©, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
West Indies Playing 11: Brandon King ©, Johnson Charles (wk), Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Hot Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Azmatullah Omarzai – A versatile right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for Afghanistan, he continues to make his mark in the T20I arena. Across 60 matches, he has produced 693 runs and taken 43 wickets, reflecting his dynamic all-round impact in the shorter format. |
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Operating as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter for Afghanistan, he has been a consistent presence at the top of the order. In 80 T20Is, he has scored 2,067 runs and completed 46 dismissals, highlighting his value both with the bat and behind the stumps. |
Top Picks:
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Johnson Charles – A powerful right-handed opening batter from the West Indies, he is famed for his aggressive stroke play at the top of the order and has amassed 1,468 runs in his 64-match T20I career so far. |
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Brandon King – A right-handed top-order batter from the West Indies, he is recognized for his fluent stroke play and consistent presence at the crease. Across 73 T20Is, he has compiled 1,704 runs. |
Budget Picks:
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Gulbadin Naib – Serving Afghanistan as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he provides valuable all-round balance with his dual skills. |
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Gudakesh Motie – A left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner from the West Indies, he strengthens the lineup with his disciplined spin and useful lower-order contributions. |
AFG vs WI Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Azmatullah Omarzai & Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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Vice-Captain |
Johnson Charles & Brandon King |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Johnson Charles (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Alick Athanaze, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)
- Batters – Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King (vc), Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Jayden Seales
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st 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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Amir Jangoo |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Abdullah Ahmadzai |
7.0 credits |
NA |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Azmatullah Omarzai |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
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Punt Picks |
Jayden Seales and Evin Lewis |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-4-2 |
AFG vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records, West Indies is expected to win this match.
