Afghanistan vs West Indies: Complete T20I Series Dates, Venue & Squad Insights

On Friday, November 7, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced that the West Indies cricket team will be visiting Afghanistan for a T20I series soon. The three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and the West Indies is scheduled to take place in January 2026.

The West Indies National Cricket Team will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the three-match T20I series that will be played on January 19, 21, and 22. This series will provide the Rashid Khan-led side and the Men in Maroon a great opportunity to prepare well for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is expected to start in February 2026.

Both Afghanistan and the West Indies have qualified for the big tournament, where 20 teams will compete for the title in India and Sri Lanka.

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Afghanistan Founded: 2001

Director of Cricket -Raees AhmadzaiTest and ODI Captain – Hashmatullah ShahidiT20I Captain – Rashid KhanHead Coach – Jonathan TrottAssistant Coach – R SridharBowling Coach – Hamid HassanBatting – Andrew PuttickFielding Coach – Shane McDermottPhysiotherapy – Julian Calefato

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West Indies Founded: 1880

The West Indies National Cricket Team, also known as the Windies, is a cricket team that represents the West Indies region in international cricket.

Afghanistan to Host West Indies in Crucial T20I Series Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan impressed everyone in the last T20 World Cup by reaching the top four, and they’ll be hoping to repeat that success. The West Indies, two-time champions, will be eager to bring back their winning form and make an impact in the competition.

The ACB CEO, Mr. Naseeb Khan, said that playing against the West Indies will be a great chance for the team to decide their best lineup for the T20 World Cup 2026. "Competing against the West Indies on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team to finalize their lineup and enhance their preparations for the upcoming mega event in India and Sri Lanka. We have been closely monitoring the team's preparation process, and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal platform for their buildup."

CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, said the games in the UAE will help the team get used to playing in Asian conditions. "This series provides an ideal platform for our preparation. Facing strong opposition in subcontinental conditions will help us sharpen our combinations and approach, and it also gives our players a chance to build confidence on surfaces similar to those we’ll encounter in India and Sri Lanka.”

Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I Series Schedule

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by Dwijesh November 6, 2025