West Indies will be up against Afghanistan in the 40th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. The match will be played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, on June 18 at 06:00 AM IST.
WI vs AFG (West Indies vs Afghanistan), Match 40 - Match Information
Match: West Indies vs Afghanistan, Match 40
Date: June 18, 2024
Time: 06:00 AM IST
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
WI vs AFG (West Indies vs Afghanistan), Match 40 Preview
West Indies have played 3 matches in the tournament and they are ranked fourth on the points table, while Afghanistan have also played 3 matches and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 Points Table
The points table of ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +4.230 |
| West Indies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.596 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.241 |
| Uganda | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -4.510 |
| Papua New Guinea | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.886 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan and West Indies in India, 3 T20I Series, 2019, where Shai Hope scored the highest fantasy points for West Indies with 77 match fantasy points while Rahmanullah Gurbaz topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 107 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by West Indies against New Zealand, West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs. The top fantasy player for West Indies was Alzarri Joseph who scored 133 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan beat Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Fazalhaq Farooqi who scored 99 fantasy points.
WI vs AFG, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 100 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 35% of its matches.
Weather Report for Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
The temperature will hover around 28°C with 78% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.03 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
WI vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, West Indies' bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 0 | - | 0, 44, 0, 40, 69 | - |
| Nicholas Pooran | 5 | 216 | 43.2 | 0 | - | 17, 22, 27, 75, 75 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 0 | - | 0, 44, 70, 9, 26 | - |
- Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Johnson Charles has scored 153 runs.
- Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper with an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 17, 22, 27, 75 and 75 runs.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a batter with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ibrahim Zadran is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 149 runs.
WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 0 | - | 13 | 5.7 | - | 3, 4, 5, 0, 1 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 0, 6, 0, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 2 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10.3 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 2, 2 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a bowler with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 13 wickets at an average of 5.7.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 6 wickets at an average of 9. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Alzarri Shaheim Joseph
Alzarri Joseph is a bowler with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 10.3.
WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 3 | 44 | 44 | 4 | 13.3 | 14, 0, 30, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 2 |
| Roston Chase | 3 | 109 | 109 | 0 | - | 0, 0, 0, 42, 67 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Karim Janat | 4 | 111 | 55.5 | 2 | 11.5 | 0, 1, 3, 0, 107 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, Andre Russell has taken 4 wickets at an average of 13.3. He also bats decently and in the last few matches, he has scored 44 runs. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Roston Lamar Chase
Roston Chase is an all-rounder with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Roston Chase has scored 109 runs.
- Karim Janat
Karim Janat is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Karim Janat has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 111 runs. Karim Janat is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. He has done well against this opposition, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10.3 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 2, 2 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 5 | 148 | 49.3 | 0 | - | 68, 22, 2, 47, 9 | - |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 0 | - | 13 | 5.7 | - | 3, 4, 5, 0, 1 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 0 | - | 7 | 12.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 1, 2 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 5 | 0 | - | 7 | 12 | - | 2, 0, 2, 1, 2 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 4 | 122 | 40.7 | 1 | 5 | 49, 0, 4, 69, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
The top point-getters for West Indies are Alzarri Joseph with 133 match fantasy points, Sherfane Rutherford with 100 match fantasy points and Gudakesh Motie with 93 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Fazalhaq Farooqi with 99 match fantasy points, Naveen-ul-Haq with 76 match fantasy points and Gulbadin Naib with 67 match fantasy points.
WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 0 | - | 0, 44, 0, 40, 69 | - |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 0 | - | 13 | 5.7 | - | 3, 4, 5, 0, 1 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 0, 6, 0, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 4, 0, 2 |
| Andre Russell | 3 | 44 | 44 | 4 | 13.3 | 14, 0, 30, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 2 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10.3 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 4, 2, 2, 2 |
- Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Johnson Charles has scored 153 runs.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a bowler with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 13 wickets at an average of 5.7.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 3 matches, Rashid Khan has taken 6 wickets at an average of 9. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Andre Dwayne Russell
Andre Russell is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, Andre Russell has taken 4 wickets at an average of 13.3. He also bats decently and in the last few matches, he has scored 44 runs. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Alzarri Shaheim Joseph
Alzarri Joseph is a bowler with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 10.3.
WI vs AFG Squad Information
West Indies (WI) Squad: Andre Russell, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford and Shamar Joseph
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Ahmad
WI vs AFG Possible Playing XI
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing XI: Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Andre Russell, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai
WI vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Gulbadin Naib and Brandon King
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Azmatullah Omarzai and Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq and Noor Ahmad
Captain: Brandon King
Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Photo credit: Alamy
