Afghanistan produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat West Indies by 39 runs in the second T20I of the Afghanistan and West Indies tour of the UAE on January 21, 2026, strengthening their grip on the series.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted an imposing total of 189 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs. Their innings was built on positive intent from the top order, with the batters keeping the scoreboard ticking through a blend of aggressive stroke play and smart running between the wickets. Despite the West Indies’ efforts to apply pressure in the middle overs, Afghanistan finished strongly to set a challenging target.
In reply, the West Indies never truly found momentum in their chase. Early wickets put them on the back foot, and regular breakthroughs prevented any sustained partnerships from developing. Although there were brief flashes of resistance from the middle order, the required run rate continued to climb as Afghanistan’s bowlers maintained discipline and intensity.
The West Indies innings eventually ended at 150 in 18.5 overs, as Afghanistan’s bowling attack wrapped up the contest with more than an over to spare. The 39-run victory highlighted Afghanistan’s growing confidence in the shortest format and underlined their ability to dominate quality opposition.
With this win, Afghanistan gained valuable momentum in the series, while West Indies will be left searching for answers ahead of the next encounter.