West Indies vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • West Indies won the match by 11 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, West Indies took on Afghanistan on Jun 24, 2026, 10:43 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 11 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 383 runs and 12 wickets fall between West Indies (197/6 in 20.0 overs) and Afghanistan (186/6 in 20.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (197/6)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 197/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 9.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 61 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Shai Hope spearheaded the batting effort with 87 runs off 55 balls (including 9 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 158.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Rovman Powell, who contributed 62 runs off 32 deliveries, while Shimron Hetmyer added 17 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, Gulbadin Naib led the bowling figures with 2/48 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Allah Ghazanfar (1/30 in 4.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (186/6)
Pursuing a target of 198 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 186/6 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 9.30 runs per over. Kharote anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 89 runs from 32 balls (7 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 278.1), alongside Rahmat Shah who chipped in with 50 off 44 balls. Defending the total, Keemar Roach delivered a key spell of 3/24 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.00, while Shamar Joseph finished with 2/47 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rahmat Shah and Kharote (Afghanistan), who combined for 103 runs off 49 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz 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—Kharote (Afghanistan) topped the match rankings with 134.0 total points, followed closely by Shai Hope (130.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Shai Hope .