West Indies vs Afghanistan, 2024 T20 World Cup: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

Afghanistan will play a dead rubber game against West Indies tonight (June 17) in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Both teams are already through to Super 8s and know which group they will be a part of, which is why this match does not have much significance.

West Indies and Afghanistan have played fantastic cricket in the 2024 T20 World Cup so far, recording three wins in three matches. The winning streak of one of the two teams will come to an end tonight in St Lucia.

Ahead of the Afghanistan vs West Indies match, here's a quick glance at some important things to know about this T20 World Cup game.

West Indies vs Afghanistan, 2024 T20 World Cup match details

Match: West Indies vs Afghanistan, Match 40, 2024 T20 World Cup

Date and time: June 17, 8.30pm local time (June 18, 6am IST)

Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia.

West Indies vs Afghanistan probable XIs

West Indies

Johnson Charles (wk), Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie.

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

West Indies vs Afghanistan pitch report

Unlike the pitches at other venues, the wicket in St Lucia has been excellent for batting. Plenty of runs have been scored at this venue in the tournament, and a high-scoring game could be on the cards tonight.

West Indies vs Afghanistan weather forecast

There is a high chance of showers in the night in St Lucia. The temperature will range around 28 degrees Celsius, and the speed will be around 18km/h. The match might be shortened due to rain interruption.

West Indies vs Afghanistan live-streaming details

India: Star Sports (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar (Live streaming)

West Indies: ESPN Caribbean.

Afghanistan: ICC.tv.

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