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West Indies Whip Afghanistan in T20 Blowout

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The West Indies cruised past Afghanistan to stay unbeaten in the T20 World Cup, sending  a clear message to their rivals. Their performance was spectacular, as  they showcased their batting prowess and bowling dominance in Saint  Lucia.

A Toss and a Dare

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Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, won the toss and chose to field,  hoping for early breakthroughs at the run-happy Daren Sammy Cricket  Ground. Little did he know, the West Indies had other plans. Despite losing Brandon King early for just 7 runs, the Windies  quickly turned the tables. Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran took  charge, with Charles finding his rhythm early and hitting three  boundaries in the third over.

Pooran’s Pyrotechnics

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The match’s highlight came in the fourth when Nicholas Pooran exploded,  scoring 36 runs off Azmatullah Omarzai. This cover was a rare feat in T20 history, making Pooran one of the few  to have achieved such a remarkable score in a single over. The  partnership between Charles and Pooran brought the Windies to a  record-breaking 92/1 by the end of the powerplay

Powerplay Prowess

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The powerplay saw the West Indies set the highest total in Men’s T20  World Cup history. Charles and Pooran’s partnership was crucial,  producing 80 runs in just 38 balls. Charles eventually fell for 43, but  his aggressive innings laid the foundation for a massive total. At the end of the powerplay, the West Indies had already surpassed  Afghanistan’s highest conceded total in the World Cup, which had been 95  against Papua New Guinea. The Windies were not done yet.

Middle Order Magic

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Shai Hope and Rovman Powell kept the momentum going. Hope’s quickfire 25  off 17 balls and Powell’s explosive sixes ensured the Windies  maintained a high run rate. Pooran continued his form, reaching his  half-century off just 31 balls

Middle Order Magic

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Shai Hope and Rovman Powell kept the momentum going. Hope’s quickfire 25  off 17 balls and Powell’s explosive sixes ensured the Windies  maintained a high run rate. Pooran continued his form, reaching his  half-century off just 31 balls, Pooran’s dismissal for 98 came via a sensational run-out by Omarzai, but  by then, the West Indies had posted a formidable 218/5, their highest  score in T20 World Cup history

Afghanistan’s Rocky Start

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Chasing 219, Afghanistan needed a blazing start, but they lost  Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck in the third ball. Despite a steady  partnership between Gulbadin Naib and Ibrahim Zadran, the Afghan innings  never got going

Collapse and Comedy

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Afghanistan’s middle-order collapse was dramatic, but not without a  touch of humor. As wickets fell, the West Indies fielders celebrated  with dance moves and high-fives, keeping the crowd entertained. The  Afghan batsmen tried to counterattack, but it was too little, too late. By drinks, Afghanistan was 66/5, with the Windies bowlers dominating.  Gudakesh Motie, in particular, was impressive, taking crucial wickets  and keeping the pressure on. Afghanistan was all out for 114, handing  the West Indies a massive 104-run victory.

A Force to Reckon With

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This dominant performance not only kept the West Indies unbeaten but  also sent a strong message to other teams in the tournament. Their blend  of explosive batting, strategic partnerships, and disciplined bowling  makes them a formidable opponent as they advance to the Super Eight  stage of the T20 World Cup. With the crowd still buzzing from the high-scoring spectacle, it’s  clear that the West Indies are not just here to compete—they’re here to  win. And as they head into the next phase, their opponents would do well  to take notice.

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