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WI vs AFG T20WC 2024: Host West Indies will meet Afghanistan in the last group stage match 40 at the Beausejour Stadium or Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. The WI vs AFG match is going to air on Tuesday 18 Jun starting at 6:00 AM IST.
So far, West Indies is unbeaten in the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 winning all three matches. Co-host West Indies became the first team qualifying for Super Eight among Group C teams. For stepping into the next stage, WI will face the AFG in the 4th group stage match in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Speaking of Group C table topper, Afghanistan beat Papua New Guinea and finalized their Super 8 ticket in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. With 6 points and +4.230 NRR, No team has equaled Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup Group Stage. To make it a clean sweep, WI and AFG will tackle each other in Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
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Let’s check out WI vs AFG head-to-head records ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup Match 40 at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
West Indies vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Head to Head Records
West Indies and Afghanistan only played one game in the T20 World Cup history. In the 2016 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan defeated the West Indies by 6 runs at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Maharashtra.
The table below shows the record of WI vs AFG T20 World Cup head to head records –
| Matches | WI Won | AFG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
West Indies vs Afghanistan T20 Head to Head Records
West Indies and Afghanistan have played 7 T20 games in International cricket. Out of 7 games, West Indies became the winner in 4, and Afghanistan came out victorious in the 3 games.
The table below shows the record of WI vs AFG overall T20I head-to-head records-
| Matches | WI Won | AFG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
T20WC2024: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground T20 World Cup Stats and Records
Originally named after the Beausejour hills, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground is located near Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. It is one of the new sports establishments of the West Indies completed and opened in 2002.
Beausejour Cricket Stadium is one of the venues selected to host 6 ICC T20 World Cup 2024 games. Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground will witness the next game of AFG vs WI match 40.
Check out overall Daren Sammy Cricket Ground T20 records ahead of WI vs AFG in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tournament.
| Daren Sammy Cricket Ground T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
| Total T20I Matches | 20 | ||
| First Match | 01/05/2010 | ||
| Last Match | 17/06/2024 | ||
| Batting 1st Won | 10 | ||
| Batting 2nd Won | 10 | ||
| Matches Tied | – | ||
| Matches N/R | – | ||
| Highest Team Inn | 201/6 by SL vs NED in 2024 | ||
| Lowest Team Inn | 105 by WI vs AUS in 2010 | ||
| Average Score | 163 | ||
T20WC2024: Daren Sammy Cricket Ground Pitch Report Ahead of WI vs AFG
Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium is a balanced pitch with a decent surface for the batters. The pitch allows an average score of 155-158 based on the previous T20 games. In white ball games, Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium has witnessed some high-scoring games. However, as the game moves ahead spinners can get some assistance. Its balanced nature has something to offer everyone whether it’s spinner or pacers. Previously known as Beausejour Stadium will host a group C clash between West Indies and Afghanistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
West Indies vs Afghanistan X-Factor
West Indies X-Factor
Middle batter Sherfane Rutherford saved West Indies from a dire performance in the previous match against New Zealand. Sherfane Rutherford bagged 68 runs in 39 balls including 2 fours and 6 sixes, a notable contribution in the 150 target against Kiwis. Allrounder Andre Russell as usual played a quick innings bagging 14 off 7 balls with an amazing 200 strike rate. On the contrary, WI bowlers finished the job while rampaging on New Zealand batters. Alzarri Joseph took 4 wickets for 19 runs delivering 4 overs. While Gudakesh Motie scalped 3 wickets and gave 25 runs in 4 overs.
Afghanistan X-Factor
Fazalhaq Farooqi bagged a 3-wicket haul for 16 runs slowing down the Papua New Guinea run rate. Farooqi became the most wicket-taker in the ongoing T20 World Cup with his 12 scalps from 3 games so far. Naveen-ul-Haq also scalped 2 wickets for the squad while giving away 4 runs in 2.5 overs. Batting allrounder Gulabdin Naib’s knock of 49 in 36 balls booked Afghanistan into the Super Eight of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
