Overview
- Ibrahim Zadran struck an unbeaten 87 and Darwish Rasooli hit 84 in a record 162-run third-wicket stand after Afghanistan chose to bat, lifting the total to 181/3.
- Afghanistan’s spinners controlled the chase as Ziaur Rahman took 3 for 36 and Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman claimed two each to restrict West Indies to 143/9.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz was run out off the first ball and Sediqullah Atal fell early, leaving Afghanistan 19/2 before the decisive recovery.
- West Indies debutant Quentin Sampson made 30, with late contributions from Matthew Forde (25) and Gudakesh Motie (28), but fielding lapses and dropped catches proved costly.
- Brandon King captains a side missing several regulars due to SA20 commitments or rest, while Rashid Khan is slated to reach 100 T20Is during the three-match series in Dubai.