AFG vs WI Stats Preview- 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs West Indies 2026

AFG vs WI Stats Preview. [Source - @acbofficials/x]

Afghanistan and West Indies will lock horns against each other in the second T20I of the three-match series on Wednesday, January 21st. The thrilling AFG vs WI encounter will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST.

AFG vs WI 2nd T20I Match Preview, 2026

Afghanistan

After a convincing first T20I win, powered by strong batting and disciplined bowling performances, Afghanistan enter the second match with confidence. They will look to extend their lead, seal the three-match series, and continue building momentum with another all-round display.

West Indies

West Indies will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing first T20I. With their batters struggling in the opening encounter, they will be aiming for a much-improved batting display, stronger overall execution, and a series-leveling win to keep themselves alive in the contest.

Top run scorers in AFG vs WI T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Evin Lewis - 180 runs

Evin Lewis tops the Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I run charts with 180 runs in eight appearances, averaging 22.5 and striking at 105.88.

Ibrahim Zadran - 151 runs

Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran has been a standout in this fixture, scoring 151 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 50.33 and a healthy strike rate of 113.53.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 94 runs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz features once again for Afghanistan, amassing 94 runs in five appearances against West Indies at a brisk strike rate of 136.23.

Top wicket-takers in AFG vs WI T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Rashid Khan - 9 wickets

 Rashid Khan has 9 wickets at a 24.11 average and 6.2 economy in this fixture.

Gulbadin Naib - 8 wickets

 Gulbadin Naib has 8 wickets at a 14.87 average and a strike rate of 13 in this fixture.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman - 4 wickets

 Mujeeb Ur Rahman has 4 wickets in 4 innings at an 18.75 average and a 5.35 economy in this fixture.

AFG vs WI key stats

Afghanistan key records

• Afghanistan have won three of their last five T20Is vs West Indies.
• Afghanistan have won 3 of their last five T20Is in Dubai.
• Mohammad Nabi is Afghanistan’s highest T20I wicket-taker in Dubai - 13 wickets, 21.46 average and 17.6 SR.
• Ibrahim Zadran was Afghanistan’s highest T20I run-scorer in 2025 - 453 runs. 34.84 average and 5 50s.
• Rashid Khan has 24 wickets at 16.53 average and 5.42 economy in all T20s he has played in Dubai.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz in all T20s in Dubai - 300 runs, 17.64 average and 150.75 strike-rate.
• Afghanistan spinners has impressive numbers in T20Is since 2025 - 65 wickets, 19.41 average and 17.3 strike-rate.

West Indies key records

• West Indies have won five of the 9 T20Is they have played vs Afghanistan.
• West Indies have lost each of the 5 T20Is they have played in Dubai.
• Shimron Hetmyer in all T20s in Dubai - 495 runs, 22.5 average and 128.9 strike-rate.
• West Indies has struggled with their middle-order in T20Is since 2025 - 19.59 average, 138.35 strike-rate.

AFG vs WI key records which could be broken in 2nd T20I, 2026

• Johnson Charles is 5 runs away from 1500 T20I runs.
• Gulbadin Naib is 14 runs away from 1000 T20I runs.