West Indies vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Players To Watch Out For
Match 40 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 has West Indies taking on Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Tuesday (IST).
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West Indies vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Match 40 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 has West Indies taking on Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Tuesday (IST). West Indies have played three matches in the tournament and are ranked second on the points table. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will be looking to strengthen their hold on the top spot. Co-hosts West Indies beat New Zealand by 13 runs in their previous fixture. The top fantasy player for West Indies was Alzarri Joseph who scored 133 fantasy points.
West Indies Beat Afghanistan By 104 Runs In T20 World Cup
A superlative batting display led by Nicholas Pooran powered West Indies to a 104-run win over Afghanistan in their final Group C match of the T20 World Cup. With both teams assured of a Super 8 berth, it was the two-time champions WI who displayed their batting might, amassing a formidable 218 for five, with Pooran going on a six-hitting spree during his 53-ball 98. Afghanistan's decision to bowl first backfired as Pooran hit as many as 8 maximums and 6 fours during his stay.
36 Runs In 1 Over: Nicholas Pooran, West Indies Make History In Brutal Batting Assault vs Afghanistan. Watch
Several records were broken during the T20 World Cup 2024, Group C match between West Indies and Afghanistan on Tuesday. Asked to bat first, West Indies posted 218/5 in 20 overs with Nicholas Pooran playing a blistering knock of 98 off 53 balls. So far, this was the highest total in the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, the main highlight of the innings was Pooran's entry into elite list of batters, who smashed 36 runs in an over in a World Cup match.
West Indies vs Afghanistan Live Score, T20 World Cup Live Updates
West Indies vs Afghanistan Live Score: It's a top-of-the-table clash in Group C between its two undefeated sides, West Indies and Afghanistan on Tuesday. Both have won all of their three games so far and qualified for the Super Eights stage. The winner of this game will top the table and will walk into the Super Eights with winning momentum and positivity. (Live Scorecard)
"Can't Make Excuses": New Zealand Skipper Kane Williamson After West Indies Loss In 2024 T20 World Cup
Following his side's disappointing 13-run loss against West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said that they need to get better. Kane Williamson displayed a sloppy performance during the run chase. He could score just 1 run from 2 balls until he was dismissed in the seventh over by Gudakesh Motie. Speaking after the match, Williamson said that they can't make excuses about the pitch conditions at the Brian Lara Stadium. He added that they need to find a way and need to bounce back.
West Indies into Super Eight, winless New Zealand face early exit
PORT OF SPAIN: West Indies batsman Sherfane Rutherford transformed a match his team appeared doomed to lose to New Zealand on Wednesday (Jun 12) with a scintillating unbeaten 68 from 39 balls to propel the home side into the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage.