In a stunning display of power hitting, the West Indies cricket team secured a massive 104-run victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup match held in St Lucia. The match saw the West Indies setting up a formidable total of 218 runs, with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge with a blistering knock of 98 runs off just 53 balls.
Two overs proving to be the turning point for Afghanistan, as they leaked 60 runs, allowing the West Indies to race away to 92 runs during the powerplay. Despite a valiant effort from the Afghan bowlers to contain the opposition after the initial onslaught, Pooran’s assault on the bowling attack, especially on Azmatullah Omarzai, proved to be decisive in the outcome of the game.
Afghanistan’s batting woes continued as they struggled to chase down the imposing target, losing wickets at regular intervals. With key batsmen failing to make an impact, the team could only manage a total of 114 runs, falling well short of the target set by the West Indies.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan will face India in their upcoming Super 8 fixture on June 20 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. The team will be aiming to bounce back from their defeat and put up a strong performance against one of the tournament favorites.
The match highlighted the fierce competition in the T20 World Cup, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. Despite the setback, Afghanistan remains a team to watch out for in the tournament, given their recent impressive form and ability to bounce back from tough losses.