On 4th February at 3:00 PM IST, Afghanistan will challenge West Indies in the eighth match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru.
Get the best AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 8th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up. Expert analysis and more.
AFG vs WI Match Preview:
Afghanistan will square off against West Indies in the eighth warm-up match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru on 4th February, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST, offering both sides a final opportunity to sharpen tactics before the tournament begins.
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Afghanistan will aim to build confidence by giving game time to their key all-round performers and spin attack, while West Indies will look to establish rhythm and assess finishing combinations under match pressure. With both sides having played recent competitive cricket against each other in a T20I series earlier in the year, this warm-up clash should be full of spirited competition and tactical exploration. Teams will use this match to fine-tune balance, test partnerships, and respond to pressure situations in conditions similar to those expected in the World Cup group stage.
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AFG vs WI Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Afghanistan |
0 |
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West Indies |
0 |
AFG vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
168 |
Record of chasing teams:
AFG vs WI Playing 11s (Predicted):
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Mohammad Nabi
5) Azmatullah Omarzai
6) Gulbadin Naib
7) Rashid Khan ©
8) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
9) Noor Ahmad
10) Fazalhaq Farooqi
11) Naveen-ul-Haq
West Indies Playing 11:
1) Brandon King
2) Johnson Charles
3) Shai Hope (c & wk)
4) Shimron Hetmyer
5) Rovman Powell
6) Roston Chase
7) Jason Holder
8) Akeal Hosein
9) Gudakesh Motie
10) Jayden Seales
11) Shamar Joseph
Hot Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Azmatullah Omarzai – Establishing himself as a premier young all-rounder for Afghanistan, the right-handed batter and medium-fast seamer has delivered 719 runs and taken 45 wickets in 62 matches, consistently leading the pace attack with energy and impact. |
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Darwish Rasooli – Strengthening Afghanistan’s batting depth as a right-handed batter, he has compiled 443 runs in 24 career outings, demonstrating steady progression and growing consistency at the international level. |
Top Picks:
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Roston Chase – Providing valuable balance for the West Indies, the right-handed batter and off-spin bowler has registered 713 runs and claimed 34 wickets across 52 appearances. A best bowling return of 3/12 highlights his effectiveness as a genuine all-round option. |
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Shai Hope – Leading West Indies in the T20I format as captain, the right-handed wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 1,455 runs from 60 matches. His record includes a career-best 102* and a dependable average of 29.10, underlining his role as a composed top-order anchor. |
Budget Picks:
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Darwish Rasooli – Strengthening Afghanistan’s batting depth as a right-handed batter, he has compiled 443 runs in 24 career outings, demonstrating steady progression and growing consistency at the international level. |
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Mujeeb-ur-Rehman – Representing Afghanistan as a right-arm off-break bowler, he brings precision, variation, and consistent wicket-taking threat, particularly during the powerplay and middle overs. |
AFG vs WI ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Azmatullah Omarzai & Darwish Rasooli |
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Vice-Captain |
Shai Hope & Roston Chase |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Shai Hope (vc)
- Batters – Brandon King, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli
- All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Azmatullah Omarzai ©, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers – Akeal Hosein, Rashid Khan
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Shai Hope, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Shimron Hetmyer, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli ©
- All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Roston Chase (vc), Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Akeal Hosein, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Mohammad Ishaq |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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Rovman Powell |
8.0 credits |
NA |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Azmatullah Omarzai |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Darwish Rasooli |
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Punt Picks |
Mujeeb-ur-Rehman and Shimron Hetmyer |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-5-2 |
AFG vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
Afghanistan will be expected to secure victory based on their recent performances.