T20 World Cup 2024: Match 40, WI vs AFG Match Preview: Head to Head records, pitch report and more

West Indies vs Afghanistan. (Source – Getty Images)

Co-hosts West Indies (WI) and Afghanistan (AFG) lock horns in the 40th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday, June 18, at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

The two teams are placed in Group C alongside New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea. This encounter is going to be a preparatory match for both sides as these two teams have qualified for the Super Eight stage. The Rovman Powell-led side defeated their other group opponents and are in the second position in the standings after winning three games in a row with a brilliant net run-rate (NRR) of +2.596.

Meanwhile, Rashid Khan & Co have also had an impressive run in the tournament so far, winning all their matches and having an impressive NRR of +4.230. Afghanistan has experienced a remarkable rise in recent times, getting rid of its underdog status and becoming a strong contender to lift its inaugural ICC title.

West Indies and Afghanistan will leave no stone unturned in the upcoming encounter, hoping to tick all of their boxes before playing Super Eight matches.

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