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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Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date and Time |
| West Indies vs Afghanistan, Match 40 | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Lucia | June 18, Tuesday, 6:00 AM IST |
Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | Won by West Indies | Won by Afghanistan | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 07 | 04 | 03 | 00 | 27/03/2016 (AFG Won) | 17/11/2019 (AFG won) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for WI vs AFG, Match 40
Where to watch in India?
Viewers will be able to catch the live television broadcast of West Indies vs Afghanistan on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch online in India?
Viewers can watch the match online via Disney+ Hotstar (app and website).
When will the match start as per Indian Standard Time?
The match no. 40 is scheduled to commence on June 18, 6:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).