West Indies made their presence felt at home by posting a record 218 for 5 in 20 overs, highlighted by Nicholas Pooran’s innings of 98 which set the scene. But their bowlers really stood out.
From Brandon King and Johnson Charles to Motie and McCoy, this comprehensive scorecard captures every significant moment.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of West Indies Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
| Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Result / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2024 | T20I | Gros Islet, St Lucia | West Indies | Won by 104 runs (ABP News) |
| 20 Oct 2021 | T20I | Dubai (ICC Academy) | Afghanistan | Won by 56 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| 11 Nov 2019 | ODI | Lucknow | West Indies | Won by 5 wickets (Moneycontrol) |
| 09 Nov 2019 | ODI | Lucknow | West Indies | Won by 47 runs (myKhel) |
| 06 Nov 2019 | ODI | Lucknow | West Indies | Won by 7 wickets (myKhel) |
West Indies 218 for 5
Nicholas Pooran’s brilliant 53-ball 98 not only helped West Indies reach 218 for five, but it sent out a clear signal that West Indies can be taken seriously in this tournament. His onslaught paved the way to an emphatic 104-run victory against Afghanistan at Gros Islet in St Lucia on their last Group C match day.
Pooran combined elegance and power to help his side set a World Cup record, hitting six fours and eight sixes on an electric pitch that promoted aggressive cricket. Pooran took full advantage of longer leg side boundaries by exploiting longer boundaries on that side to wreak havoc with Afghanistan’s bowling attack; particularly spinner Rashid Khan struggled with keeping Pooran at bay when using slower balls, leading him to be punished as a result.
West Indies got off to an explosive start as Pooran and local hero Johnson Charles scored a remarkable 92-run partnership during the powerplay overs of their innings – the highest powerplay total ever in Twenty20 World Cup history! Charles was eventually dismissed for 43 off 27 deliveries but Pooran continued his assault, scoring his half century off 31 deliveries before storming through Afghanistan’s defenses to reach his century in just 17 overs!
Afghanistan were always going to find this match challenging, though they initially looked as if they had done well navigating its early stages. But Afghanistan soon found themselves paying for some sloppy fielding when attempting to return into the game.
One of the major difficulties they had with bowling consistently was keeping to an even line and length, with many deliveries falling short of target. Obed McCoy stood out by adapting his pace and line in such a way as to take three wickets in his debut outing at this tournament.
West Indies batsmen Shai Hope and Rovman Powell struggled early on, failing to score quickly at an effective pace. But their fortunes began to improve dramatically in the 15th over.
Afghanistan 114 for 6
As World Cup matches or Test matches between Afghanistan national cricket team vs west indies cricket team have often proven thrilling affairs, their matches often make for riveting entertainment. Their unique styles and skillsets often lead to some riveting contests; with explosive West Indian batting combined with spin-heavy Afghan attacks often leading to captivating contests between them.
The West Indies cricket team stands out among international cricket teams by representing several nations rather than one single one. It is administered by Cricket West Indies, comprised of six regional associations such as Barbados Association, Guyana, Jamaica Leeward Islands Trinidad & Tobago Windward Islands that work independently but share one goal – to advance and promote cricket within their regions.
Nicholas Pooran excelled with a 98-run innings to lead West Indies past Afghanistan in their latest match at the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage matchup, even despite being dropped on ball one of the match. Unfortunately for Afghani supporters however, his innings was not enough to prevent defeat in their final group stage match of this tournament.
Afghanistan will take heart from their performance and chances of qualifying for the next round. Mohammad Nabi’s remarkable 60 off 22 balls was an electrifying display of power-hitting that helped their side post a competitive total.
The match took place at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium. West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first, however they struggled to find their groove as Afghanistan bowlers continually added runs onto the board. Mohammad Nabi led Afghanistan’s batting. Nabi hit five consecutive sixes off spinner Dunith Wellalage in the final over to help his side to post an impressive total of 169-8 in 20 overs – his sixth consecutive fifty against West Indies. Afghanistan fans at the stadium were left speechless by 50-year-old’s remarkable innings at the stadium. Unfortunately he fell just short of making century. This match will go down in history for its gripping cricket. It will be fascinating to watch how these two teams perform in their upcoming matches, both of which could become formidable contenders at the World Cup. While West Indies have an established history in major international tournaments, Afghanistan are rapidly emerging onto the global scene and will make for exciting cricket matches that demonstrate Afghanistan’s growing strength while attesting to their longstanding legacy with West Indies’ timeless success in world cricket history.
West Indies win by 104 runs
Co-hosts Windies made it three wins out of three by defeating Afghanistan by 104 runs in Group C of the World T20 tournament, thanks to an extraordinary innings from Nicholas Pooran which helped post 218-5 on a Hagley wicket – with eight sixes for Pooran breaking Chris Gayle’s previous best of 124 at this competition.
West Indies bowlers did not allow Afghanistan to settle into any rhythm, taking wickets at regular intervals to keep Afghan batsmen at bay. Obed McCoy took one wicket immediately – Rahmanullah Gurbaz caught behind for no runs by Akeal Hosein – before Gudakesh Motie claimed two in three overs – before Afghanistan were all bowled out in 16.2 overs.
Pooran and Devon Conway opened the batting, sharing an unbroken stand of 67 before both were dismissed by Black Caps’ precise bowling. Pooran was well supported by Conway who looked impressive with his cover drives on Hagley pitch, yet missed out on reaching 100 when driving a ball that wasn’t quite full enough and was caught behind for 49 runs.
After losing early wickets, West Indies batsmen struggled to gain momentum. Balwinder Sandhu immediately dismissed Desmond Haynes for an first-ball duck before getting rid of Viv Richards shortly thereafter. Mohinder Amarnath then caught Malcolm Marshall and Andy Roberts lbw before eventually dismissing Malcolm Marshall lbw for just 24 runs off 23 balls.
West Indies had an opportunity to secure their spot in the Super 8s with a win, but needed to remain focused and not lose focus in their approach. That they managed was thanks to an efficient fielding performance and impressive innings from Pooran. The Windies will look to continue their strong run when they face South Africa in their final group game at St Lucia Sports Ground on Thursday. That game marked the final appearance of one of this T20 tournament’s longest serving players, who will long be remembered for his contribution to Caribbean cricket and his retirement will be felt across all levels. His 25 year career saw him play over 200 matches and participate in eight World Cup tournaments before eventually retiring at 47 years of age.
