AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Match 40
The 40th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see Afghanistan (AFG) square off against West Indies (WI) at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia on Tuesday, June 18. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.
This will be a practice for both the teams before the Super 8s. Both have played exceptionally well in this year's tournament. Afghanistan have won all three of their matches so far, and so have the West Indies. They might make a few changes in today's match to test the bench strength before the next stage of the tournament.
The two strong squads have played a total of seven matches against each other. Afghanistan have won three, while West Indies have come out victorious in four head-to-head matches. So, this could be a good match to watch.
AFG vs WI Match Details
The 40th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on June 18 at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia. The game is set to take place at 6:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
AFG vs WI, 40th Match
Date and Time: June 18, 2024, 6:00 AM IST
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia
Pitch Report
The pitch at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia is good for batters. Fans can expect a high scoring match, with death bowlers playing a crucial role as the pitch is quite fresh. The last T20I match played here was between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, where a total of 319 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets. Sri Lanka made a massive score of 201 in 20 overs.
AFG vs WI Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
AFG - W W W W N/R
WI - W W W W W
AFG vs WI Probable Playing XI
AFG Playing XI
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Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
WI Playing XI
No injury updates
Rovman Powell (c), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
AFG vs WI Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is the top scorer in the T20 World Cup 2024, as he has amassed 167 runs in just three matches. Nicholas Pooran is another good wicket-keeper pick, who has scored 66 runs in just three matches.
Batters
Ibrahim Zadran
Sherfane Rutherford and Ibrahim Zadran are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Zadran will open the innings for Afghanistan and has been in excellent form. He has already smashed 114 runs in the last three matches. Brandon King is another good batter option for today's match, who can play well in today's match.
All-rounders
Andre Russell
Mohammad Nabi and Andre Russell are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Russell will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs. He has scored 59 runs and taken four wickets in just three matches. Roston Chase is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Fazalhaq Farooqi
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan. Farooqi has already taken 12 wickets in just three matches. He is the leading wicket-taker in this year's tournament. Alzarri Joseph is another good bowler for today's match, who has taken eight wickets in the last three matches.
AFG vs WI match captain and vice-captain choices
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is in exceptional form and currently one of the most crucial players for Afghanistan. He has already taken 12 wickets in just three matches. He can trouble the West Indies top order batters who are not in their best form.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is in superb form and one of the most crucial players in the West Indies squad. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of four overs. He might get a promotion while batting first. He has scored 59 runs and taken four wickets in just three matches.
5 Must-Picks for AFG vs WI, 40th Match
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rashid Khan
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Andre Russell
Ibrahim Zadran
Afghanistan vs West Indies Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for both batters and bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making in-form all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
Afghanistan vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz, N Pooran
Batters: I Zadran, S Rutherford
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Russell
Bowlers: R Khan, F Farooqi, A Joseph, N ul Haq, A Hosein
Afghanistan vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: R Gurbaz, N Pooran
Batters: I Zadran, B King
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Russell, R Chase
Bowlers: R Khan, F Farooqi, A Joseph, A Hosein