West Indies and Afghanistan have developed a competitive rivalry in men’s T20 international cricket. West Indies bring a long tradition of success in the shortest format, while Afghanistan have established themselves as one of the strongest T20 teams through their world-class spin bowling, aggressive batting and growing experience. West Indies vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head in T20

The two teams have played 11 men’s T20Is as of January 2026. West Indies have won 6 matches, while Afghanistan have won 5. There have been no ties and no no-results.

Their rivalry has produced several memorable matches, including Afghanistan’s historic six-run victory over West Indies at the 2016 T20 World Cup and West Indies’ massive 104-run victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The most recent bilateral series, played in Dubai in January 2026, saw Afghanistan win the first two matches before West Indies won the third.

West Indies vs Afghanistan T20I Head-to-Head Record

Category	West Indies	Afghanistan
T20I matches	11	11
Wins	6	5
Losses	5	6
Ties	0	0
No Results	0	0
Highest team score	218	189

The overall record gives West Indies a narrow 6-5 advantage after 11 matches. Afghanistan, however, have won some important games against West Indies, including their first T20I meeting in 2016. West Indies vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head in T20

West Indies vs Afghanistan T20I Results

Here is the complete head-to-head record:

Date	Winner	Result
27 Mar 2016	Afghanistan	Won by 6 runs
3 Jun 2017	West Indies	Won by 6 wickets
4 Jun 2017	West Indies	Won by 29 runs (DLS)
6 Jun 2017	West Indies	Won by 7 wickets
14 Nov 2019	West Indies	Won by 30 runs
16 Nov 2019	Afghanistan	Won by 41 runs
17 Nov 2019	Afghanistan	Won by 29 runs
18 Jun 2024	West Indies	Won by 104 runs
19 Jan 2026	Afghanistan	Won by 38 runs
21 Jan 2026	Afghanistan	Won by 39 runs
22 Jan 2026	West Indies	Won by 13 runs

The table shows how closely the teams have competed across different series and tournaments.

Afghanistan vs West Indies: 2016 T20 World Cup

The first T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies was played on 27 March 2016 in Nagpur during the ICC World Twenty20.

Afghanistan produced a major upset by defeating West Indies by six runs. Afghanistan scored 123, and their bowlers successfully defended the relatively modest total.

The result was particularly memorable because West Indies went on to win the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Afghanistan’s victory demonstrated their ability to compete against established Full Member teams and became an important moment in their development as an international T20 side.

West Indies Dominated the 2017 Series

The teams met three times in June 2017 in the Caribbean.

West Indies won all three matches:

• 1st T20I: West Indies won by 6 wickets
• 2nd T20I: West Indies won by 29 runs under the DLS method
• 3rd T20I: West Indies won by 7 wickets

This gave West Indies a clean sweep in the three-match series.

The performances were important in establishing West Indies’ early advantage in the head-to-head record.

Afghanistan’s Comeback in 2019

Afghanistan and West Indies met three times in Lucknow in November 2019.

West Indies won the opening match by 30 runs, but Afghanistan responded strongly by winning the second and third matches.

Second T20I

Afghanistan won by 41 runs after posting 147/7 and restricting West Indies to 106/8.

Third T20I

Afghanistan won again, this time by 29 runs, completing a 2-1 series victory.

This series showed Afghanistan’s growing strength in T20 cricket, particularly through their bowling attack and ability to control the middle overs.

2024 T20 World Cup: West Indies’ Huge Victory

One of the most memorable matches between these teams came at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

West Indies produced a spectacular batting performance, scoring 218/5.

Nicholas Pooran was the star of the innings, scoring 98 runs from 53 balls, including eight sixes. West Indies also made an extraordinary start, reaching 92/1 in the powerplay.

Afghanistan were unable to match the scoring rate and were bowled out for 114.

West Indies therefore won by a massive 104 runs. Obed McCoy was among the leading bowlers, taking 3/14.

The 104-run margin remains the largest victory in the head-to-head rivalry.

2026 Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I Series

The latest bilateral series was played in Dubai in January 2026.

Afghanistan won the first two matches before West Indies came back to win the third.

First T20I

Afghanistan scored 181/3, with Darwish Rasooli making an outstanding 84.

West Indies were restricted to 143/9, giving Afghanistan a 38-run victory.

Second T20I

Afghanistan again produced a strong batting performance, scoring 189/4.

West Indies were dismissed for 150, giving Afghanistan a 39-run victory and a 2-0 series lead.

Third T20I

West Indies avoided a clean sweep in the final match.

West Indies scored 151/7, while Afghanistan managed 138/8.

West Indies won by 13 runs, making the final series score Afghanistan 2-1 West Indies.

Highest Team Scores

The highest team total in this head-to-head belongs to West Indies.

West Indies – 218/5

West Indies scored 218/5 against Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Nicholas Pooran’s 98 was the main feature of the innings, and the score became the highest total recorded by either side in this fixture.

Afghanistan – 189/4

Afghanistan’s highest total against West Indies is 189/4, achieved during the second T20I in Dubai on 21 January 2026.

Key Individual Performances

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran produced one of the best innings in the rivalry when he scored 98 from 53 balls against Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

His innings included eight sixes and helped West Indies reach 218/5.

Darwish Rasooli

Darwish Rasooli was outstanding in the first T20I of the 2026 series.

He scored 84 from 59 balls, helping Afghanistan reach 181/3 and defeat West Indies by 38 runs.

Ibrahim Zadran

Ibrahim Zadran has also been an important contributor in this fixture. His best score against West Indies is 87 not out, according to the head-to-head statistics.

Karim Janat

Afghanistan’s Karim Janat produced the best bowling figures in the fixture, taking 5/11 against West Indies in Lucknow in November 2019.

West Indies vs Afghanistan: T20 World Cup Rivalry

The teams have faced each other in important T20 World Cup matches.

Their 2016 meeting in Nagpur saw Afghanistan defeat West Indies by six runs. West Indies then won the 2024 encounter in dominant fashion, scoring 218/5 and winning by 104 runs.

These matches demonstrate the contrasting nature of the rivalry. Afghanistan have shown that their bowling attack can trouble West Indies, while West Indies’ powerful batting lineup can produce extremely high totals when conditions suit them.

Strengths of Both Teams

West Indies

West Indies traditionally possess enormous T20 batting power. Their middle order can score rapidly, particularly against pace bowling.

Their all-rounders also give the team flexibility, while experienced fast bowlers can be effective during the powerplay and death overs.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s biggest traditional strength has been their spin bowling. Players such as Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have played important roles in their T20 success.

Afghanistan have also developed increasingly powerful batting options. Their ability to combine spin bowling with aggressive batting has made them a difficult opponent in the shortest format.

Overall Summary

After 11 T20I meetings, West Indies have won 6 matches, while Afghanistan have won 5. There have been no ties or no-results.

The rivalry has featured several memorable performances:

• Afghanistan’s historic six-run win in the 2016 T20 World Cup.
• West Indies’ 3-0 series sweep in 2017.
• Afghanistan’s 2-1 series victory in 2019.
• West Indies’ 104-run victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
• Afghanistan’s 2-1 series victory in the January 2026 series.

The most recent series showed that the rivalry remains competitive. Afghanistan won the first two matches by 38 and 39 runs, while West Indies responded with a 13-run victory in the third match.

Conclusion

West Indies vs Afghanistan is an increasingly interesting T20I rivalry. The teams have played 11 T20Is, with West Indies holding a narrow 6-5 advantage.

The rivalry has produced historic upsets, massive totals and outstanding individual performances. Afghanistan’s victory over West Indies in the 2016 T20 World Cup was an important moment in their international development, while West Indies’ 218/5 and 104-run victory in the 2024 World Cup showed their enormous T20 batting potential.

The latest three-match series in January 2026 again demonstrated the competitive nature of the matchup. Afghanistan won the first two games, but West Indies came back to win the final match.

With Afghanistan’s world-class spin attack and West Indies’ explosive batting tradition, future meetings between the teams should continue to attract considerable attention.

5 Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many T20Is have West Indies and Afghanistan played?

West Indies and Afghanistan have played 11 men’s T20 internationals as of January 2026.

2. Who has won more T20Is between West Indies and Afghanistan?

West Indies have won 6 matches, while Afghanistan have won 5.

3. What is the highest T20I score in West Indies vs Afghanistan matches?

West Indies’ 218/5 in the 2024 T20 World Cup is the highest team total in this head-to-head. Afghanistan’s highest is 189/4, scored in January 2026.

4. Who won the latest West Indies vs Afghanistan T20I?

West Indies won the latest T20I by 13 runs on January 22, 2026, in Dubai. West Indies scored 151/7 before restricting Afghanistan to 138/8.

5. What was the biggest victory in this T20I rivalry?

West Indies’ 104-run victory over Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup is the largest winning margin in the head-to-head. West Indies scored 218/5 before Afghanistan were dismissed for 114