AFG vs WI Stats Preview- 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs West Indies in UAE 2026

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

Afghanistan and West Indies will lock horns against each other in the third T20I of the three-match series on Thursday, January 22nd. The series finale will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST.

AFG vs WI 3rd T20I preview, 2026

Afghanistan

Afghanistan have been clinical with both bat and ball, sealing the three-match series with domination. Their disciplined bowling and composed batting have left the opposition struggling. Heading into the third T20I, they will aim to maintain momentum and finish in style with a commanding clean sweep.

West Indies

West Indies have struggled to challenge Afghanistan, with their bowling lacking penetration and the batting order failing to find momentum. As they head into the final T20I, the Caribbean side will hope for a better all-round display and a much-needed win to end the series on a positive note.

Top run scorers in AFG vs WI T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Evin Lewis - 193 runs

West Indies opener Evin Lewis leads the Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I run charts with 193 runs in this fixture, averaging 21.44 while striking at 103.20 across his appearances.

Ibrahim Zadran - 161 runs

Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran has impressed against the West Indies, compiling 161 runs at a solid average of 32.20 and a healthy strike rate of 126.66.

Darwish Rasooli - 152 runs

Youngster Darwish Rasooli has made a big impact in this matchup, scoring 152 runs at a remarkable average of 76 while striking at a blistering 155.10.

Top wicket-takers in AFG vs WI T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Rashid Khan - 10 wickets

Rashid Khan has taken 10 wickets at an average of 23.60 and an economy of 6.05 in Afghanistan vs West Indies T20Is.

Gulbadin Naib - 8 wickets

Gulbadin Naib has picked up 8 wickets at an impressive average of 16.75, conceding runs at 7.30 per over in this fixture.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman - 8 wickets

Mujeeb Ur Rahman has claimed 8 wickets at a superb average of 12.00 and an excellent economy of 5.33 in Afghanistan vs West Indies T20Is.

AFG vs WI key stats

Afghanistan key records

• Afghanistan have won 4 of their last five T20Is vs West Indies.
• Afghanistan have won 4 of their last five T20Is in Dubai.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman in T20Is for Afghanistan at Dubai - 9 wickets, 13 average and 13.3 SR.
• Rashid Khan has 27 wickets at 16.62 average and 5.38 economy in all T20s he has played in Dubai.
• Ibrahim Zadran has a batting average of 94 in T20s at Dubai.
• Darwish Rasooli has been the highest run-scorer in the AFG vs WI T20I series 2026 - 152 runs, 76 average and 155.1 strike-rate.

West Indies key records

• West Indies have lost each of the 6 T20Is they have played in Dubai.
• Shimron Hetmyer in all T20s in Dubai - 541 runs, 23.52 average and 134.91 strike-rate.
• West Indies has struggled with their middle-order in T20Is since 2025 - 19.59 average, 138.35 strike-rate.
• West Indies have struggled to make runs at the top order in this series - 17.66 average, 104.95 strike-rate.
• West Indies have struggled to take wickets in this series against Afghanistan - 6 wickets in two games, 60.5 average and 40 strike-rate.

AFG vs WI key records which could be broken in 3rd T20I, 2026

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