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Afghanistan vs West Indies Match Prediction – 2nd T20I

The 2nd T20I of the Afghanistan v West Indies in UAE 2026 will see Afghanistan take on West Indies on Wednesday, January 21, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time.

Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, feature a dynamic T20 lineup with explosive batting from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, and Azmatullah Omarzai. All-round depth comes from Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and Azmatullah Omarzai, while the bowling is spearheaded by Rashid Khan’s world-class spin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and pace options from Ziaur Rahman Sharifi.

West Indies, captained by Brandon King, bring a powerful squad with top-order firepower from Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles (wk), Brandon King, and Shimron Hetmyer. All-rounders like Justin Greaves, Shamar Springer, and Matthew Forde add balance, while the bowling attack features Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Ramon Simmonds, Gudakesh Motie, and Khary Pierre for pace and spin variety.

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is typically balanced in T20s, offering good bounce and carry early on for pacers, while spinners come into play as the match progresses. It generally favors teams that bat first, with first-innings totals of 160–180 being competitive. Dew can play a role in the second innings, making chasing easier under lights.

Expert Prediction: Afghanistan have a 58% chance of winning (home advantage in UAE, strong spin attack, and Rashid Khan’s leadership), while West Indies hold a 42% chance.