The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches are moving into an important phase, and Match 8 brings an exciting clash between Afghanistan and West Indies. Both teams are using these warm-up games to fine-tune their combinations before the main tournament begins.
Afghanistan have already made a strong start to their warm-up campaign, while this will be West Indies’ first practice game in Indian conditions. The match will be played in Bengaluru, where spinners are expected to play a key role.
Match Preview
Afghanistan
Afghanistan looked sharp in their first warm-up match, where they defeated Scotland comfortably. Their batters played with confidence, and the bowlers executed their plans well. The team has been very consistent in T20 cricket over the last few years.
Key Strengths
- Strong spin bowling attack
- In-form middle order
- Good recent T20 momentum
Key Concerns
- Over-reliance on spin
- Limited margin for error against power hitters
West Indies
West Indies are playing their first warm-up match of the tournament. They are coming off a series defeat in South Africa and will be keen to adapt quickly to Indian conditions. Several senior players are back in the squad, which adds experience and balance.
Key Strengths
- Explosive batting lineup
- Experienced all-rounders
- Match-winners in both departments
Key Concerns
- Recent inconsistency
- Adjusting to spin-friendly conditions
AFG vs WI Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-up Matches |
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies – Match 8 |
| Date | Wednesday, 4 February 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 PM IST |
| Venue | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru |
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 5 |
| West Indies | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | W, W, W, L, W |
| West Indies | L, W, L, L, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Bengaluru
Weather
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 30–40%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch
- Generally batting-friendly early
- Spinners get help as the match progresses
- Stroke-making becomes difficult in the middle overs
- Chasing teams have average success
BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 – T20 Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 1 |
| Bat First Wins | 1 |
| Bat Second Wins | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 184 |
| Highest Score | 184/6 |
| Lowest Score | 123/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan
- Gulbadin Naib
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Shahidullah Kamal
- Rashid Khan (c)
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
West Indies
- Shai Hope (c & wk)
- Brandon King
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Roston Chase
- Romario Shepherd
- Jason Holder
- Matthew Forde
- Akeal Hosein
- Shamar Joseph
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Shai Hope
- Darwish Rasooli
- Brandon King
- Ibrahim Zadran
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Sediqullah Atal
AFG vs WI Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
Afghanistan defeated West Indies in a recent T20I series in the UAE, and their spin attack once again looks well suited to Indian conditions. Their batters are also coming into this match with confidence after a solid warm-up win.
West Indies, however, have brought back several experienced players who were missing in that series. If their batters handle spin well, they can challenge Afghanistan strongly.
Still, based on current form and consistency, Afghanistan appear slightly ahead in this warm-up clash.
Predicted Winner: Afghanistan
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No injury updates |
| West Indies | No injury updates |
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