AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Afghanistan vs West Indies Series 2026, 3rd T20I

The final T20I between Afghanistan and West Indies is set to take place on January 22 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan have taken a 2-0 lead in this series after winning the opening two games. Afghanistan will aim for a whitewash here which will give them a boost ahead of the T20 World Cup.

On the other hand, West Indies will be aiming to salvage some pride after two disappointing outings in the series so far. However, they have a huge task ahead of them against a side that has some of the best T20 bowlers in the world.

AFG vs WI Match Preview

Afghanistan won the second T20I by 39 runs and won the series with a match remaining. They scored 189 runs after batting first and then restricted the opponents with an all-round bowling performance. Darwish Rasooli scored 68 runs off 39 balls, while Sediqullah Atal scored 53 runs off 42 balls.

There are plenty of positives for Afghanistan heading into the T20 World Cup. However, West Indies have been unable to give any sort of fight to Afghanistan. Just like the opening match, the Caribbean team was poor in the field, dropping numerous catches.

Afghanistan vs West Indies Match Details

AFG vs WI Dream11 Team Today Stats

• In the second T20I match, Afghanistan middle-order batsman Darwish Rasooli scored the most runs with 68 runs off 39 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. He is the ideal candidate for the AFG vs WI Dream11 team prediction.
• The right-arm off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the top performer for Afghanistan, taking four wickets in the last match. He is a crucial player for the AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction today.
• West Indies captain Brandon King was the team's highest run getter in the last match with 50 runs off 41 balls. He will play a key role in today's AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction match.
• Matthew Forde was the top bowler for the West Indies team during the last match. In a 4-over spell, he took two wickets. He is the top choice for the AFG vs WI Dream11 prediction today match.

AFG vs WI Injury Update Today

No injury concerns have been reported by Afghanistan or the West Indies for this third T20I match. The best 11 players from both teams should be present in this upcoming game due to their fully fit squads.

AFG vs WI Toss Prediction

The Afghanistan cricket team vs West Indies cricket team 3rd T20I match will likely see West Indies captain Brandon King opt to bat first after winning the toss. Both matches in this series have been won by the team that batted first.

Record of Chasing Teams at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Dubai has one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. At this ground, there have been 126 T20I cricket matches held so far. Teams that set the total have won 57 matches while teams that are chasing a target have won in 64 contests.

AFG vs WI Playing 11 (Probable)

In this series, the West Indies team struggled with both batting and bowling, so they experimented with other combinations to find their perfect eleven before the T20 World Cup.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Darwish Rasooli and Brandon King have scored the highest runs for their teams in this series. Rasooli scored 152 runs at a strike rate of 155, while Brandon King has scored scored 54 runs at a strike rate of 120 in this series.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Matthew Forde are the leading wicket-takers for their respective teams in this T20I series. Mujeeb took six wickets at an average of 8.33, while Forde took three wickets at an average of 25.33.

AFG vs WI Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Darwish Rasooli from Afghanistan and Brandon King from West Indies are the best leaders for the fantasy team in the third T20I. In the last match, both players scored impressive half-centuries.
• Azmatullah Omarzai and Sediqullah Atal are the popular choices for vice-captainship in this upcoming match. Both Afghan players are highly skilled and have been the best performers in the past year.

Top Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction

• Allrounder Azmatullah Omarzai is a quality all-rounder and will be one of the top picks for this WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction. He scored 26 runs and picked up two wickets in the last match.
• Darwish Rasooli is a hard-hitting middle order batsman who can score big and take the game away from the bowlers. He has scored 68 runs in the last match.

Budget Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction

• Mujeeb Ur Rahman is the leading wicket-taker of this T20I series. He has picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 6.25. He will be a key budget pick for this AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction.
• Left-arm quick Fazalhaq Farooqi is going to be a great budget player for the Afghanistan vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction. He has picked up two wickets at an economy rate of 7.3 in his last match.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: J Charles, R Gurbaz
Batters: D Rasooli, I Zadran, S Hetmyer, B King
All-rounders: A Omarzai, M Forde
Bowlers: R Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, F Farooqi

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: J Charles
Batters: D Rasooli, I Zadran, S Atal, B King, E Lewis
All-rounders: A Omarzai, M Forde
Bowlers: G Motie, N Ahmad, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for AFG vs WI based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) Afghanistan vs West Indies Series 2026 Players to Avoid

• Alick Athanaze, who is the opening batsman for the West Indies, did not perform well in the second T20I match, scoring 8 runs off 12 balls, and may not be a suitable addition to your dream team.
• Ramon Simmonds has been struggling in the series and hasn't really found his form yet. He must not be a part of your AFG vs WI Dream11 team prediction.

AFG vs WI Weather & Pitch Report at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

• The weather forecast for Thursday's third T20I match is going to be partly cloudy, with humidity around 53% and an average temperature of 17 degrees Celsius.
• The Dubai International Stadium pitch report suggests that the surface will be slow and it will be difficult for batsmen to score. They must rotate the strike and play to the ball's merits to do well. This venue has an average score of 155 runs for the first innings.

AFG vs WI Head-to-Head Record

As of now, Afghanistan and the West Indies have played ten T20I cricket matches. Both teams were victorious in five matches each, making this rivalry quite exciting. The team winning this match will take a lead in this head-to-head record.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis and experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news or work with insider news and will not be responsible for monetary loss to the users following the analysis.