Afghanistan vs West Indies 2026 T20I: Match Report
- West Indies defeated Afghanistan by 15 runs in a T20 International match, finishing with a score of 151 for 7 while holding Afghanistan to 136 for 8.
- Romario Springer's extraordinary bowling in the 19th over proved crucial for West Indies, conceding only five runs and shifting the momentum of the match.
- Springer finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 20 runs.
West Indies Defeat Afghanistan by 15 Runs in T20I
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West Indies defeated Afghanistan by 15 runs in a T20 International match, finishing with a score of 151 for 7 while holding Afghanistan to 136 for 8.
Key Performance: Romario springer’s Match-Winning Over
Romario Springer’s extraordinary bowling in the 19th over proved crucial for West Indies, conceding only five runs and shifting the momentum of the match. He then defended 19 runs in the final over, securing the victory with a series of well-executed yorkers and low full tosses.
Springer finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 20 runs.
Afghanistan’s Chase and Gurbaz’s Half-Century
Afghanistan’s chase of 152 began strongly,with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim zadran building a 59-run partnership in seven overs. Gurbaz scored a half-century, guiding Afghanistan’s innings for the majority of the chase until Springer’s impactful over.
Gurbaz contributed 71 runs to Afghanistan’s total.
Springer Achieves Hat-Trick
Romario Springer became the third West Indies player to take a hat-trick in Men’s T20 International cricket, joining Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd. He achieved this feat during the match against Afghanistan, celebrating with his signature chest roll.
Springer’s hat-trick occurred during a period where he overshadowed the performance of Rashid Khan, a prominent bowler in the afghan team. ESPNcricinfo records confirm Springer’s place in West Indies T20I history.
Match Summary
West Indies: 151 for 7 (King 47, Forde 27)
Afghanistan: 136 for 8 (Gurbaz 71)
result: West Indies won by 15 runs