AFG vs WI 2nd T20I Highlights: Afghanistan clinch series win in style as West Indies get bundled out

That’s the final blow! Afghanistan wrap up a dominant win as Fazalhaq Farooqi removes Simmonds to end the innings. Bowling a clever slower ball on a fullish length, Farooqi induces a mistimed swipe across the line, with the ball flying off the top edge towards midwicket. Ibrahim Zadran charges in from the deep and takes a superb reverse-cup catch to seal the contest. West Indies are bundled out, Afghanistan win by 39 runs, and the series is clinched 2-0.

Azmatullah Omarzai delivers a decisive double blow as West Indies continue to unravel. First, Khary Pierre looks to pull a short ball from round the wicket but only manages a top edge, with Darwish Rasooli taking a comfortable catch at deep midwicket. Off the very next delivery, Shamar Joseph departs for a first-ball duck. A full delivery angling into leg, Joseph tries to swing across the line, skies it off the leading edge, and Rashid Khan calmly completes the catch. Two wickets in two balls, and West Indies slip deeper into trouble as Afghanistan close in on victory. WI 143/9 after 18 overs.

The wickets continue to tumble for West Indies as Rashid Khan strikes immediately. Forde looks to clear the ropes, going onto the back foot to power a length delivery, but the ball skids on and he fails to get enough elevation. Mohammad Nabi settles comfortably at long-on to take a simple catch. Forde departs for 6 off 4 balls, and West Indies lose their seventh wicket as Afghanistan tighten their grip.

WI 129/7 after 16.1 overs

Mujeeb continues his sensational spell, claiming his fourth wicket as Quentin Sampson is bowled for just 2 off 4 balls. Quick and attacking the stumps, the delivery skids off the deck, and Sampson tries to flick it from the crease but misses entirely, offering only the inside edge. The ball crashes into the stumps, and Sampson walks back, hearing the unmistakable rattle. West Indies are now in deep trouble, with Mujeeb running through the middle order. WI 123/6 after 15.3 overs.

Drama unfolds as Mujeeb completes a sensational hat-trick! Brandon King, looking to accelerate, steps down the pitch premeditatively but misjudges the delivery. The lofted drive lacks timing and goes higher than distance, allowing Darwish Rasooli to charge in from long-on and take a safe catch. King departs for a well-made 50 off 41 balls. Mujeeb’s magical over has turned the game on its head, leaving West Indies reeling in the chase.

Brandon King reaches a well-deserved fifty, anchoring the West Indies chase at a critical stage. Facing 40 balls, King has scored 50 runs with two fours and four sixes, keeping the required rate in check. Gulbadin delivers a low full toss outside off, and King slices it elegantly over backward point to bring up the milestone.

With 68 needed off 30 balls, King’s innings could be pivotal in the final push. Quentin Sampson remains at the other end on 2 off 3. WI 122/4 after 15 overs.

Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive innings comes to an end at 46 off just 17 balls, featuring six towering sixes and a boundary. Fazalhaq Farooqi gets the breakthrough, bowling a short and wide delivery outside off that Hetmyer can’t keep down, lofting it high in the air. Ibrahim Zadran holds his ground in the deep and takes a safe catch to dismiss the West Indies’ talisman. The wicket halts the momentum just when West Indies were looking dangerous in their chase. WI 106/4 after 13.3 overs.

West Indies are reeling at 59/3 after 10 overs, with the required rate climbing to 13.1. Chasing 190, they still need 131 off 60 balls, a steep ask.

Shimron Hetmyer is playing a blinder, smashing 20 off just 7 balls with three huge sixes, keeping West Indies’ hopes alive. Brandon King has contributed 16 off 23, but the strike rate shows the pressure of the chase. The innings now hinges on Hetmyer’s firepower to turn the game around.

Game-changing over from Mujeeb as West Indies slip further into trouble. First, Evin Lewis is trapped lbw by a sharp googly, plumb in front and Lewis doesn’t even bother with the review, departing for 13 off 17 as his struggles against spin continue.

Then, off the very next ball, Mujeeb produces an absolute beauty to Johnson Charles, flighted outside off and turning sharply to sneak through the gate and crash into the top of off stump. Charles is left stunned, walking back for a first-ball duck. Mujeeb is on a hat-trick, and West Indies are suddenly on the ropes as the chase unravels. WI 38/3 after 8 overs.

West Indies find themselves behind the required rate at 29/1 after six overs, with the asking rate climbing to 11.5. Chasing a steep target of 190, they still need 161 runs off 84 balls.

Evin Lewis remains at the crease on 7 off 10, while Brandon King has scored 12 off 14, but boundaries have been hard to come by. With the run rate under pressure early, West Indies need a shift in momentum quickly.

Outstanding fielding from Afghanistan as Athanaze is run out in dramatic fashion. Azmatullah bowls it very full around off, Alick Athanaze nudges it towards mid-on and takes on a risky, almost non-existent single.

Ibrahim Zadran swoops in quickly, gathers cleanly and fires in a sharp direct hit at the non-striker’s end. Athanaze makes no dive and is caught short by a couple of inches. The run-out check goes upstairs, the Afghanistan players are confident, and replays confirm it’s a direct hit. A crucial breakthrough as Athanaze departs for 8 off 12.

West Indies 9/1 after 2.5 overs.

What a finish from Afghanistan! They smash 19 runs off the final over to cap off a commanding batting display. Azmatullah Omarzai goes berserk, smashing back-to-back sixes, first a ferocious pull over deep midwicket measuring 87 metres, followed by a stunning loft over extra cover.

Mohammad Nabi then adds the final flourish, clearing his front leg to hammer a length ball across the line for four on the last delivery. Afghanistan’s late onslaught ensures a powerful end to the innings.

Afghanistan continue to add valuable runs in the penultimate over, collecting 11 despite a wicket falling. The total moves to 170/4 after 19 overs, setting up a strong finish. Azmatullah Omarzai chips in with 12 off 9 balls, while Mohammad Nabi settles in on 3 off 3. Afghanistan eye a final push in the last over.

West Indies strike back with a big wicket as Simmonds removes the dangerous Darwish Rasooli. Slower and full at 128.1 kph, Rasooli makes room to go downtown but only manages to slice it high in the air. It’s more height than distance, and Athanaze does well to backpedal from mid-off and complete the catch. Rasooli walks back after a fine 68 off 39 balls, an innings laced with five fours and three sixes.

Breakthrough for West Indies just when Afghanistan were looking to accelerate. Matthew Forde picks up his second wicket, removing Sediqullah Atal for a solid 53 off 42 balls. Atal looks to go big but ends up offering a catch to Quentin Sampson, who holds on safely. A timely strike as West Indies try to claw their way back in the death overs.

AFG 152/3 after 16.4 overs.

A composed milestone for Sediqullah Atal as he reaches his fourth T20I half-century. Shamar Joseph goes full outside off, Atal stretches to slice it over point and takes a comfortable single. The left-hander raises his bat to acknowledge the effort, capping off a well-constructed knock under pressure as Afghanistan continue to build strongly in the final phase.

Afghanistan turn up the heat as 14 runs come off the 15th over, pushing the score to 141/2. Darwish Rasooli continues his excellent knock, moving to 61 off 32 balls, while Sediqullah Atal inches closer to a half-century on 49 off 37. Afghanistan seize control heading into the death overs.

Milestone moment for Darwish Rasooli as he brings up a well-paced fifty off 27 balls. Khary Pierre goes short of a length and Rasooli stays calm, punching it down to long-off to collect the single. It’s back-to-back half-centuries for the right-hander, anchoring the innings beautifully while keeping the scoring rate ticking for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan reach 85/ 2 at the halfway stage, going at a healthy run rate of 8.5 despite losing two early wickets. Darwish Rasooli has taken charge, remaining unbeaten on 29 off 18 balls with four boundaries. He has been well supported by Sediqullah Atal, who has contributed a composed 26 off 21 deliveries, including a four and a six. With wickets in hand, Afghanistan will look to accelerate in the second half of the innings.

Persistence pays off for Matthew Forde, and West Indies strike again. After missing a chance to dismiss him in the previous over, Forde comes back with a smart piece of bowling to clean up Ibrahim Zadran.

A sharp delivery sneaks through and rattles the stumps, ending Ibrahim’s stay at 22 off 17 balls, an innings that included four boundaries. A crucial wicket at just the right time as West Indies tighten their grip on the innings. AFG 37/2 after 4.5 overs.

West Indies draw first blood. Shamar Joseph dismisses Gurbaz for 1 off 4 balls with just his second delivery. With a deep backward point in place instead of a conventional third man, Gurbaz is tempted by a fullish ball and goes hard on the drive. The delivery swings away, takes the outer half, and flies straight to Khary Pierre, who makes no mistake. Afghanistan 9/1 after 1.2 overs.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Brandon King(c), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Ramon Simmonds

West Indies have won the toss and they have opted to bowl.

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Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Md. Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

West Indies: Brandon King (c), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles (wk), Alick Athanaze, Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales

The match will begin at 8:00 PM IST and the toss is scheduled at 7:30 PM IST.

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