WI vs. AFG: West Indies Crush Afghanistan by 104 Runs in T20 World Cup 2024

WI vs. AFG

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024 was played between West Indies vs. Afghanistan. The match was played at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia.
West Indies Score: 218/5 in 20.0 overs
Nicholas Pooran 98(53)
Johnson Charles 43(27)
Gulbadin Nab 2-14-2
Naveen-ul-Haq 4-41-1
Afghanistan Score:114/10 in 16.2 overs
Ibrahim Zadran 338 (28
Azmatullah Omarzai 223 (19
Obed McCoy 3-14-3
Akil Hussain 4-21-2

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West Indies vs Afghanistan: Match 40 Highlights

Setting the Scene

On a sunny day at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia, the cricket gods decided to sprinkle some hilarity on Match 40 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The stage was set for a showdown between the West Indies and Afghanistan, but little did the audience know they were in for a rollercoaster of cricket comedy.

West Indies Batting Extravaganza

West Indies strutted out to bat first, and boy, did they put on a show! Nicholas Pooran, seemingly wielding a magical bat straight out of a Harry Potter movie, was smacking the ball to all corners. He raced to a dizzying 98 runs off 53 balls, just missing his century because the universe wanted to keep it funny.

Johnson Charles chipped in with a cheeky 43 off 27 balls, looking like he was swatting flies rather than facing a cricket ball. Their combined efforts helped West Indies amass a whopping 218/5 in their 20 overs.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s bowlers, Gulbadin Nab and Naveen-ul-Haq, had their moments. Nab’s spell of 2-14-2 was like a cat toying with a ball of yarn, and Naveen’s 4-41-1 was, well, a bit more on the expensive side—like buying a diamond ring when all you needed was cubic zirconia.

Afghanistan’s Comedy of Errors

When Afghanistan came out to chase, it quickly turned into a sketch straight out of a slapstick comedy. Their batsmen seemed to be competing in a game of “Who Can Get Out Faster?” Ibrahim Zadran tried to put up a fight with his 38 off 28 balls, but his teammates seemed determined to keep the audience laughing rather than scoring runs.

Azmatullah Omarzai made a valiant 23 off 19 balls, but it was like trying to patch a sinking ship with bubble gum. Afghanistan’s innings folded quicker than a deck chair at 114 all out in just 16.2 overs.

The West Indies’ Wrecking Crew

West Indies’ bowlers were on fire—or maybe just extra motivated to finish early and hit the beach. Obed McCoy, with his 3-14-3, was the ringleader of the circus, sending Afghan batsmen back to the pavilion like he was ushering them through a revolving door.

Akil Hussain, with his 4-21-2, played the perfect sidekick, making sure the comedy routine had a fitting finale.

Conclusion

In the end, West Indies emerged victorious by a mile and a half, winning by a whopping 104 runs. It was a match full of laughter, unexpected twists, and the kind of cricket you might see in an under-10s game—but that’s what made it unforgettable. As the sun set over the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, fans walked away with smiles on their faces, knowing they had witnessed a game for the ages, or at least for a comedy reel.