West Indies vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • Afganistan won the match by 4 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 1-over encounter of ODI World Cup, West Indies took on Afganistan on Mar 24, 2026, 06:14 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afganistan won the match by 4 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 38 runs and 0 wickets fall between Afganistan (21/0 in 1.0 overs) and West Indies (17/0 in 1.0 overs).
2. Afganistan Innings Breakdown (21/0)
Batting in the first innings, Afganistan finished on 21/0 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 21.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, Afganistan accumulated 21 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ishaq spearheaded the batting effort with 16 runs off 4 balls (including 2 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 400.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Gurbaz , who contributed 5 runs off 2 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, A Joseph led the bowling figures with 0/21 in 1.0 overs (economy 21.00).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (17/0)
Pursuing a target of 22 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 17/0 in 1.0 overs at a scoring rate of 17.00 runs per over. S Rutherferd anchored the chase for West Indies with 9 runs from 3 balls (2 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside Hope who chipped in with 8 off 3 balls. Defending the total, Farooqi delivered a key spell of 0/17 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 17.00.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Gurbaz and Ishaq (Afganistan), who combined for 21 runs off 6 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Ishaq (Afganistan) topped the match rankings with 19.0 total points, followed closely by S Rutherferd (11.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ishaq.