WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, T20 WC Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 40 of T20 World Cup 2024

With three out of three wins, Afghanistan and West Indies have secured their berths in the Super Eights and will now aim to finish as table toppers.

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Updated - 17 Jun 2024, 18:46 IST

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Match 40 of the T20 World Cup 2024 will see a high-intensity encounter as the two unbeaten teams from Group C go head-to-head. With three out of three wins, Afghanistan and West Indies have secured their berths in the Super Eights and will now aim to finish as table toppers. 

Afghanistan are currently at the top spot after remarkable victories that helped them achieve the highest net run rate in the league stage - +4.230. They opened the campaign with a 125-run win over Oman and followed it up with a massive 84-run win over New Zealand and a seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea (PNG).

On the other hand, the co-hosts West Indies started with a five-wicket win over PNG, then a mammoth 134-run win over Uganda, and a 13-run victory over New Zealand. Given the performances of both the teams so far, it is very difficult to pick favourites. But if the pitch offers a good amount of turn, the Asian side is more likely to get the upper hand. 

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Match Information

West Indies vs Afghanistan, Match 40

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 18 Jun 2024, Tue, 6:00 AM IST ,Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

Disney+ Hotstar

Weather Report

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Clouds

30.9Ā°C

62% (Humidity)

Players Stats in current Series

281 Runs

8Ā Matches

2

231 Runs

8Ā Matches

228 Runs

7Ā Matches

140 Runs

6Ā Matches

121 Runs

7Ā Matches

111 Runs

8Ā Matches

1

Shai Hope

WI - wk

187.72

3Ā Matches

2

165.96

7Ā Matches

147.56

7Ā Matches

146.15

7Ā Matches

5

143.66

7Ā Matches

6

130.77

7Ā Matches

1

17 Wkts

8Ā Matches

2

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

14 Wkts

8Ā Matches

3

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

13 Wkts

8Ā Matches

4

13 Wkts

7Ā Matches

5

11 Wkts

7Ā Matches

6

Akeal Hosein

WI - bowl

9 Wkts

7Ā Matches

1

Gulbadin Naib

AFG - all

5.22

8Ā Matches

2

Roston Chase

WI - all

5.33

6Ā Matches

3

5.33

1Ā Match

4

Akeal Hosein

WI - bowl

5.64

7Ā Matches

5

Noor Ahmad

AFG - bowl

5.76

7Ā Matches

6

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

6.00

8Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

West Indies

Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Brandon King, AD Russell, AJ Hosein, G Moti-Kanhai, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph

Bench : Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, ADS Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, A Athanaze, Fabian Allen, OC McCoy, Hayden Walsh, Matthew Forde

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad

Bench : Mohammad Ishaq, Nangeyalia kharote, Farid Malik, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Saleem, Hazratullah Zazai, Sediqullah Atal

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet is set to host its third game of the ongoing World Cup. The last two matches have shown that the surface provides better support to the batters. Fast bowlers will get more help from this pitch than spinners. The team batting first will have a slight advantage on this ground.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

174

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WK

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 167 runs at an average of 55.67 and a strike rate of 154.63. He also has two match-winning half-centuries to his credit.

9
C

Nicholas Pooran WI | WK

Nicholas Pooran has yet to unleash his beast mode in the World Cup, but he has been making handy cameos for the team. The keeper-batter has scored 66 runs from three innings so far.

9
C

Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT

Ibrahim Zadran has scored 114 runs in three innings and played a pivotal role in Afghanistan's first two wins. Along with Gurbaz, he gives the team a solid start to their batting innings.

9

Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL

Rashid Khan leads the team from the front with his leg-spin magic. The Afghan skipper has taken six wickets in three matches, including a four-wicket haul against New Zealand.

7.5

Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG | BOWL

Fazalhaq Farooqi has been the best bowler of the tournament so far. With 12 wickets in three matches, the left-arm pacer is currently the leading wicket-taker. He has registered one fifer, one four-wicket haul and one three-wicket haul.

7.5

Alzarri Joseph WI | BOWL

Alzarri Joseph has been the best bowler for West Indies so far. The tall right-arm pacer has taken eight wickets in three matches at an impressive average of 7.38. He is coming on the back of a four-wicket haul against New Zealand.

8.5

Naveen-ul-Haq AFG | BOWL

Naveen-ul-Haq is really enjoying the Caribbean conditions. The right-arm pacer took four wickets in three matches at a remarkable economy rate of 2.30 - the best by any bowler so far in the series.

9

Andre Russell WI | ALL

Andre Russell's return to the Windies team has proved fruitful. The giant all-rounder scored 59 runs in three matches at an impressive strike rate and claimed four wickets.

8

Akeal Hosein WI | BOWL

Akeal Hosein is leading the spin attack for the hosts. The left-arm orthodox bowler has taken seven wickets in three innings, including a five-wicket haul against Uganda.

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7

Johnson Charles

WI | WK

Johnson Charles has two ducks in three innings so far. The opening batter 44 runs against Uganda, but it came at a concerning strike rate of 104.76.

9

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG | ALL

Azmatullah Omarzai has been economical but failed to pick up a wicket in three innings. Afghanistan did not receive much of a contribution from him in the batting department either.

Last Updated On - Jun 17 2024 6:46 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Nicholas Pooran

9

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Najibullah Zadran

7.5

Roston Chase

5.5

Andre Russell
C

9

Karim Janat

7.5

Akeal Hosein

8

Rashid Khan

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi
VC

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
11.5/100

Grand League
Nicholas Pooran
VC

9

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

8.5

Brandon King

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Roston Chase

5.5

Andre Russell

9

Mohammad Nabi

8

Gudakesh Motie

6

Rashid Khan

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi
C

7.5

Naveen-ul-Haq

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
14/100

Mega League
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
C

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Roston Chase

5.5

Andre Russell

9

Mohammad Nabi

8

Karim Janat

7.5

Alzarri Joseph
VC

7.5

Rashid Khan

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi

7.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

WI

4 : 7

AFG

Credits Left
14/100

CricTracker Special
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
C

8.5

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Ibrahim Zadran

9

Gulbadin Naib

7

Roston Chase

5.5

Andre Russell

9

Mohammad Nabi

8

Karim Janat

7.5

Alzarri Joseph
VC

7.5

Rashid Khan

9

Fazalhaq Farooqi

7.5

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