AFG vs WI Today Match Prediction, Match 8 – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | T20 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026
AFG vs WI Today Match Prediction Match 8: Afghanistan (AFG) and West Indies (WI) are set to lock horns in Match 8 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026. If you are searching for Afghanistan vs West Indies Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place.
The high-voltage clash will be played on Wednesday, February 4, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru.
AFG vs WI Match 8 Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | Afghanistan is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Ibrahim Zadran (AFG), Shimron Hetmyer (WI) |
| Most Wickets | Azmatullah Omarzai(AFG), Gudakesh Motie (WI) |
| Most SIX | Afghanistan to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Afghanistan to hit more 4s |
AFG vs WI Match 8 Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Afghanistan (AFG) Team Analysis
Afghanistan come into this match after a 61-run win over Scotland in the first warm-up game. Darwish Rasooli was the top scorer with 84 runs off 46 balls, while Ibrahim Zadran added 36 runs off 32 balls. With the ball, Azmatullah Omarzai impressed by taking three wickets.
Afghanistan Team Strength Players:
Ibrahim Zadran is a technically strong batsman who provided a quick start, scoring 36 off 32 balls.
Darwish Rasooli is currently in superb form. He smashed 84 runs in the last outing.
Rashid Khan had showcased his ability as a spinner who could excel on Indian pitches.
Azmatullah Omarzai is a very crucial player for Afghanistan who took 3 wickets against SCO.
Mohammad Nabi is an experienced all-rounder. He scored 34 runs and took 2 wickets.
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West Indies (WI) Team Analysis
West Indies have won only two of their last five matches. They enter this game after losing the T20I series against South Africa, but they ended the series on a positive note with a six-run win in the final match under the DLS method.
In that game, Shimron Hetmyer scored 48 runs off 22 balls, while Shai Hope added 48 off 25 deliveries. With the ball, Gudakesh Motie picked up three wickets.
West Indies Team Strength:
B King has proven to be a revolutionary batsman for the West Indies in the top order.
Shimron Hetmyer is the West Indies’ most reliable all-rounder, who smashed 48 runs in the last T20I against SA.
Rostan Chase could prove lethal with the ball and bat in this event.
Matthew Forde will lead the pace attack, having three scalps in the last three T20 matches.
Shamar Joseph can change the course of the game in his four-over spell.
AFG vs WI Match 8 Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | AFG vs WI Match 8 |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026 |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, February 4, 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru. |
| Live Streaming | ICC.tv |
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Probable Playing 11
Afghanistan Probable XI:
Mohammad Ishaq, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad
West Indies Probable XI:
Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde
Afghanistan vs West Indies Match 8, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Afghanistan today?
Ibrahim Zadran is our pick to top-score for Afghanistan.
Who will be the top run scorers for the West Indies today?
Shimron Hetmyer is our pick to top-score for West Indies.
Who will pick the most wickets for Afghanistan in the match?
Pick: Azmatullah Omarzai to take the most wickets for Afghanistan.
Who will pick the most wickets for the West Indies in the match?
Pick: Gudakesh Motie to take the most wickets for the West Indies.
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect Afghanistan to hit more sixes in this match
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Afghanistan to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s AFG vs WI Match 8?
Afghanistan has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, they recently defeated WI in the T20I series.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing Afghanistan to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
