West Indies vs. Afghanistan T20 World Cup Match Preview: St Lucia's pitchers have dealt with pitchers more favorably than most in this World Cup, with three innings numbers of 180 or more.
Match information
West Indies vs Afghanistan
Gros Islet, 8.30pm native
Gros Islet, 8.30pm native
Great picture: A match between two unbeaten rivals
West Indies have always been the epitome of a flawless T20 batting area, and it will be the same with T20 World Cup 2024, where a line-up is jam-packed with power-hitters from top to bottom. Add sharp quick bowlers and skilled bowlers, and the result is a winning team.
The Rovman-Powell-led team's stability resembles what they had when they won titles in 2012 and 2016 respectively. Samuel Badree gave them powerful starts with the game with his legspin therefore, a part Akeal Hosein has assumed this time with his remaining- arm orthodox. It may not be a sheer coincidence that Daren Sammy, who captained West Indies to the subject in those two copies, is at the head as head coach today.
With all Super Eight areas decided, West Indies ' fight against Afghanistan has much importance. But try telling that to the athletes that. " Momentum" and "pride" were the words in the post- match press event that Powell and Afghanistan manager Jonathan Trott addressed.
After being beaten by India, Australia, and Bangladesh in the Super Eight large, Afghanistan will face fierce competition and want to instill positive emotions into it. No team will want to trip off heading into the company finish of the contest despite their unbeaten run so far.
Kind guide
Rovman Powell and Rashid Khan are in the limelight.
Among those in the current squad, only Nicholas Pooran ( 1914 ) and Brandon King ( 1365 ) have more T20I runs for West Indies than Rovman Powell ( 1351 ). Pooran ( 487 ) and King ( 621 ) also are the top scorers for them in T20Is since January 2023 with Powell ( 461 ) at third. But Powell's strike price of 163.47 is significantly superior to that of the other two, which highlights his dangerous power. Yet, he is yet to flame in this World Cup- 39 works in three games at a strike price of 105.40. A strong performance in the lead up to the Super Eight does benefit the co-hosts.
In this World Cup, Rashid Khan has taken six innings in the middle of the order. In his T20I occupation, he has just nine innings in eight games against West Indies. They are one of just four groups against whom Rashid statistics in the 20s. But against a collection- up dominated by correct- hand batters, Rashid may become licking his lips to have a great outing.
Team information
Barring any final- moment injuries, both teams are likely to be constant. With Shai Hope waiting in the wings, Johnson Charles might have one final chance to succeed.
West Indies ( probable ): 1 Brandon King, 2 Johnson Charles, 3 Nicholas Pooran (wk ), 4 Roston Chase, 5 Rovman Powell ( capt ), 6 Andre Russell, 7 Sherfane Rutherford, 8 Akeal Hosein, 9 Romario Shepherd, 10 Alzarri Joseph, 11 Gudakesh Motie.
Afghanistan ( probable ): 1 Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk ), 2 Ibrahim Zadran, 3 Gulbadin Naib, 4 Azmatullah Omarzai, 5 Mohammad Nabi, 6 Najibullah Zadran, 7 Karim Janat, 8 Rashid Khan ( capt ), 9 Noor Ahmad, 10 Naveen- ul- Haq, 11 Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Ball and problems
With team scoring 180 or more in three of the final four pitches, Gros Islet's innings have been better for bowling than most of the World Cup's. Groups typically prefer to bowl initially after winning the toss at this location. In 14 T20s since the start of 2022, just twice have team opted to bird first. However, the outcomes were mixed, with initial teams winning six games and first teams bowling first winning six more, while two games were washed over.
No weather is forecast for Monday, but you can expect some wind, as it was for the previous two sports.
Statistics that subject
West Indies ' run rate of 11.94 in the death overs ( 17 to 20 ) since the start of the 20th century is the highest among all the World Cup participating teams. Afghanistan have been the most modest roll- bowling team at this World Cup with an economy level of 4.88. West Indies are future- best at 5.04. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has a strike rate of 148.48 ( 49 runs off 33 balls, one dismissal ) against left- arm spin at this World Cup. It will be a fascinating match-up because West Indies have both Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie in their lineup.
Quotes
" We start with Akeal Hosein. His power lies primarily in the powerplay, but Gudakesh Motie's day comes right away, despite his excellent work there. It's like Akeal Hosein passing the stick to Gudakesh Motie, and so far it's been very successful. We chose the World Cup team knowing what they would be playing on these Atlantic wickets when we sat over as a selection team.
West Indies commander Rovman Powell on his two quit- finger spinners
West Indies commander Rovman Powell on his two quit- finger spinners
" I said to them,' When you were a boy and I said you were going to play against West Indies in St Lucia in a World Cup, you may have struck one's hands off for that option. So do n't let this opportunity pass you by just because there's nothing on the line with regards to qualification".
Jonathan Trott, head coach of Afghanistan, keeps his players inspired for a useless rubber
Jonathan Trott, head coach of Afghanistan, keeps his players inspired for a useless rubber
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