West Indies won a thrashing cricket match like no other against Afghanistan by 104 runs during the T20 World Cup confirming that the Caribbean side is out for business.

West Indies vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Match Highlights

The critics found the co-host West Indies on the pinnacle of success in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as they reached the Super Eight stage without any defeat. 

They had a showdown match against Afghanistan, which was another unbeaten side of Group C in the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground located in Saint Lucia.

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An Explosive Start by West Indies

Chosing to bat first was Afghanistan’s and captain Rashid Khan sought early wickets. But the West Indies openers had other things in mind. 

Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran restored the innings for West Indies after losing their first wicket in the form of Brandon King for 7 off 6 balls in the second over.

Nicholas Pooran’s Record-Breaking Over

In the historical over, Pooran once again attacked Azmatullah Omarzai and played 36 runs in this over by hitting 6, 5NB, 5WD, 0, 4LB, 4, 6, 6 balls. 

This amazing performance proved to be the fifth occurrence of the 36-run over in the Men’s T20I cricket history

West Indies Set a Formidable Total

In the Powerplay, they reached a total of 92 for the loss of 1 wicket, which is also the highest Powerplay score in the history of the Men’s T20 World Cup. 

Johnson Charles went on the rampage and struck 43 off 27 balls and the Caribbean breeze ju

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Pooran got out for 98 off 53 balls just four runs shy of a spectacular ton. I tell you at the end of the West Indies innings, they had accumulated a colossal 218/5.

Afghanistan’s Struggle in the Chase

Set a big target to chase, the Afghans began their flounder early when Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed without scoring. Gulbadin Naib and Ibrahim Zadran performed great in this inning but wickets continued to fall. 

Afghanistan reached a total of 66/5 at the midpoint of the game. Again briefly, Karim Janat and Omarzai fought their way back into the game, however, for 114 permutations the West Indian bowlers got the better of them.

Key Records and Performances

• Highest Team Total in 2024 T20 World Cup: 218/5 by West Indies
• Highest Individual Score: 98 by Nicholas Pooran
• Highest Powerplay Score in T20 World Cup History: 92/1 by West Indies
• Most Sixes by a West Indies Player in T20I History: Nicholas Pooran surpassing Chris Gayle

Conclusion: West Indies’ Dominance in the T20 World Cup

This emphatic win not only displayed their dominance as a batting side but as a complete team cricket side. Their performance created a great standard as to what will be expected in the rest of the T20 World Cup matches, making them the favourites to win the title.