On February 4, 2026, Afghanistan will face West Indies in an ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up match. The game is scheduled to occur at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru, starting at 3:00 PM IST. This encounter follows Afghanistan’s recent performance, where they secured a dominant 61-run victory over Scotland.
Afghanistan’s Strong Performance
Afghanistan’s win against Scotland highlighted their potential. Darwish Rasooli played a key role, scoring an impressive 84 runs off 46 balls. This allowed Afghanistan to set a competitive total of 184 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Their bowling captain, Rashid Khan, will lead a lineup featuring other spin specialists like Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad.
West Indies Striving for Consistency
The West Indies, led by captain Shai Hope, are seeking to bounce back from recent mismatched performances in white-ball cricket. Their squad includes notable players such as Brandon King, Rovman Powell, and Jason Holder, aiming for improvement in their gameplay.
Match Details
- Fixture: Afghanistan vs West Indies
- Series: ICC T20 World Cup Warm-up Match 2026
- Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru
- Date: February 4, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
Squads Overview
The teams competing will be as follows:
Afghanistan Squad
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Mohammad Ishaq
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
West Indies Squad
- Brandon King
- Shai Hope (c, wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Romario Shepherd
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Jason Holder
- Jayden Seales
- Akeal Hosein
- Gudakesh Motie
- Shamar Joseph
- Quentin Sampson
- Johnson Charles
As the two teams prepare, cricket fans can expect an exciting match as Afghanistan targets another victory over West Indies in this crucial warm-up game. Stay tuned for live updates and match commentary from El-Balad.
