WI vs AFG: West Indies Dominate Afghanistan in Thrilling Match
In the 40th match of the Twenty20 World Cup 2024, West Indies and Afghanistan clash. Both the teams maintained their winning streak and earned a place in the Super-8. So, it remains to be seen which team will score a victory today and whose victory streak needs a break. The match is being played at the Darren Sammy International Stadium in Lucia. Afghanistan won the toss and invited the hosts to bat first. The Windies team brought back old memories by showing their spirit. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings eased the in-form Afghanistan bowlers.
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WI vs AFG: Nicholas Pooran’s Explosive Innings
Nicholas Pooran’s explosive knock of 98 runs gave West Indies a tough target for Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s spinners, who have been performing well since the start of the World Cup, could not stop the ‘Pooran’ storm. Afghanistan has a huge challenge of 219 runs to reach victory. West Indies scored 218 for 5 in the allotted 20 overs.
Pooran’s innings, supported by Johnson Charles’ 43 off 27 balls, propelled the West Indies to a formidable total of 218 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Pooran narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, getting run out in the final over.
Afghanistan’s Bowling Effort
Afghanistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught from the West Indies batsmen. Despite their efforts, they could not prevent the hosts from posting a massive total. Gulabdin Naib was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan, taking 2 wickets. Azmatullah Umarzai and Naveen-ul-Haq contributed with one wicket each, but the damage inflicted by Pooran’s innings was too significant to overcome.
Tough Challenge Ahead for Afghanistan
Chasing a daunting target of 219 runs, Afghanistan faces a significant challenge. The in-form West Indies bowlers and the pressure of the high target will test Afghanistan’s batting lineup. The Afghan team, led by captain Rashid Khan, includes notable players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi, who will need to step up if they are to chase down the target.
WI vs AFG: Match Summary
West Indies Innings:
- Nicholas Pooran: 98 runs off 53 balls
- Johnson Charles: 43 runs off 27 balls
- Total: 218/5 in 20 overs
Afghanistan Bowling:
- Gulabdin Naib: 2 wickets
- Azmatullah Umarzai: 1 wicket
- Naveen-ul-Haq: 1 wicket
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