Afghanistan will take on the West Indies in the first of the three-match T20I series of the West Indies Tour of Afghanistan. This article will provide you with AFG vs WI Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st match.
AFG vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st T20I? Afghanistan v West Indies 2026:
Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs West Indies 1ST t20i
Date: January 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Live streaming: Jio Hotstar
Live broadcast: Star Sports Network
AFG vs WI Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
Afghanistan and the West Indies have played a handful of T20I matches against each other, to be precise, and it has been a close contest between them in this format of the game.
West Indies have a slim lead over their opponent, Afghanistan, with five wins as compared to Afghanistan’s three.
Similar has been the case in the last five games involving the two teams, with three matches going in favour of West Indies, while Afghanistan have come out on top in the remaining two games.
Total Matches Played: 08
AFG Won: 03
WI won: 05
No Result: 00
Pitch Report & Conditions
The wicket is expected to assist both batters and bowlers, given they give themselves some time to get used to the conditions.
AFG vs WI Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 25 degrees and a low of 17 degrees.
AFG vs WI Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Afghanistan Playing 11:
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
West Indies Playing 11:
Brandon King (c), Johnson Charles (wk), Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
Toss Impact
Dew is expected to play a huge part in the game, meaning that the toss will be of major significance.
Form and Fitness
There is no form and fitness concern in the upcoming match.
Score Prediction
200-210 is what the team batting first should look to score in the first AFG vs WI T20I, as anything less than this will be hard to defend.
Players to Perform Prediction
AFG– Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan
WI– Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shimron Hetmyer, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Sediqullah Atal
Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Brandon King or Keacy Carty
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Azmatullah Omarzai or Rashid Khan
Who will pick the most wickets for WI in the match: Jayden Seales or Shamar Joseph
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Afghanistan will start the match as the favourite and is expected to win the match.
