West Indies vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • West Indies won the match by 46 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, West Indies took on Afganistan on Jun 21, 2026, 11:05 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 46 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 574 runs and 7 wickets fall between West Indies (310/5 in 50.0 overs) and Afganistan (264/2 in 50.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (310/5)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 310/5 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 54 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Russel spearheaded the batting effort with 83 runs off 73 balls (including 8 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 113.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Poorn, who contributed 65 runs off 90 deliveries, while Pollard added 45 (33b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 15, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 2/37 in 9.0 overs (economy 4.11), assisted by Haw (2/52 in 9.0 overs).
3. Afganistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (264/2)
Pursuing a target of 311 runs for victory, Afganistan recorded 264/2 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.28 runs per over. Gullbadin anchored the chase for Afganistan with 93 runs from 150 balls (7 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 62.0), alongside Gurbaz who chipped in with 76 off 80 balls. Defending the total, Roch delivered a key spell of 1/53 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.30, while Marshal finished with 1/55 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Gurbaz and Gullbadin (Afganistan), who combined for 116 runs off 158 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Nabi making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Shpard (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 222.0 total points, followed closely by Haw (210.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Russel.