The recent West Indies vs Afghanistan match that took place on June 18, 2024, in the T20 World Cup was a one-sided affair, with the Windies emerging victorious by a massive 104 runs. Here are 10 key things to remember about the match:
- West Indies Dominated: The Windies dominated the match from the start, putting up a mammoth total of 198 runs on the board. Their batting lineup was on fire, with several players contributing significantly.pen_spark West Indies cricket team celebrating
- Pooran’s Power: Nicholas Pooran was the star batsman for the West Indies, scoring a blistering 77 runs off just 33 balls. His innings was instrumental in propelling the Windies to a big total.
- Powell’s Captaincy Knock: Captain Rovman Powell also played a crucial role with the bat, scoring a solid 46 runs. He led from the front and provided stability to the Windies innings.
- Bowling Bliss: The West Indies bowlers were equally impressive, restricting Afghanistan to a mere 94 runs. Akeal Hosein was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs.
- Afghanistan’s Struggle: The Afghan batsmen never really got going in the chase, and they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Rashid Khan, their star player, was the only batsman to show some resistance with a score of 25 runs.
- Clinical Win: The win was a clinical performance by the West Indies, and it sent a strong message to the other teams in the tournament. They finished the group stage unbeaten and topped Group C.
- Super 8s Bound: With this win, the West Indies booked their place in the Super 8s stage of the tournament. They will be looking to carry forward their winning momentum into the next round.
- Boost for Confidence: This win is a major boost for the West Indies’ confidence, especially after a string of good performances in recent times. They are now ranked number 3 in the world in T20Is.
- Home Advantage: Playing at home in the Caribbean conditions definitely gave the West Indies a bit of an edge. The familiar conditions and passionate home support played a role in their victory.
- Lessons for Afghanistan: For Afghanistan, this match will be a learning experience. They will need to go back to the drawing board and work on their shortcomings before the next round.
