WI vs AFG highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings, coupled with Obed McCoy’s impressive bowling, led the West Indies to a commanding 104-run victory over Afghanistan in their final Group C match of the T20 World Cup 2024. Chasing a daunting target of 219, Afghanistan continually lost wickets and was ultimately dismissed for 114.
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For the West Indies, Obed McCoy claimed three wickets, while Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie each took two. Earlier, Pooran set multiple records with his powerful 98 off 53 balls, propelling the West Indies to the highest first-innings total of the tournament. Despite this result, both teams have already qualified for the Super 8s.
WI Vs, AFG Match Info:
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MATCH INFO |
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Venue |
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia |
| Weather |
Clear |
|
Toss |
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field |
| Result |
West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs |
|
Player of the Match |
Nicholas Pooran |
|
Umpire |
Allahudien Paleker (SA), Chris Brown (NZ), Alex Wharf (ENG) |
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Referee |
Jeff Crowe (NZ) |
West Indies Batting Scorecard:
The West Indies posted a formidable total of 218/5 in their allotted 20 overs, with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge with an impressive 98 off 53 balls. Here is the detailed batting scorecard for the innings:
|
Batsman |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Brandon King | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
116.66 |
|
Johnson Charles |
43 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 159.25 |
| Nicholas Pooran (WK) | 98 | 53 | 6 | 8 |
184.90 |
|
Shai Hope |
25 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 147.05 |
| Rovman Powell (C) | 26 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
173.33 |
|
Andre Russell |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
100.00 |
|
Extras |
15 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 218/5 | 20.0 |
(RR: 10.90) |
Did Not Bat: Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy
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Afghanistan Batting Scorecard
Afghanistan, chasing a target of 219, was bowled out for 114 in 16.2 overs. Here is the detailed batting scorecard for their innings:
|
Batsman |
R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
0.00 |
|
Ibrahim Zadran |
38 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
70.00 |
|
Azmatullah Omarzai |
23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 121.05 |
| Najibullah Zadran | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
0.00 |
|
Mohammad Nabi |
1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Karim Janat | 14 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
155.55 |
|
Rashid Khan (C) |
18 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 163.63 |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
50.00 |
|
Naveen-ul-Haq |
4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi (NOT OUT) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
0.00 |
|
Extras |
7 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 114/10 | 16.2 |
(RR: 6.98) |
Afghanistan Bowling Scorecard
Here is the detailed bowling performance of Afghanistan in their match against the West Indies:
|
Bowler |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
12.66 |
|
Azmatullah Omarzai |
2 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 20.50 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
11.25 |
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Naveen-ul-Haq |
4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
5.00 |
|
Mohammad Nabi |
1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
7.00 |
West Indies Bowling Scorecard
Here is the detailed bowling performance of the West Indies in their match against Afghanistan:
|
Bowler |
O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
5.25 |
|
Andre Russell |
2.2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 7.28 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
10.00 |
|
Gudakesh Motie |
4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Obed McCoy | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
4.66 |
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