The eighth warm-up match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup features the cricket teams of Afghanistan and West Indies. With both teams looking evenly matched, this match could prove to be a cracker and go all the way. Afghanistan won their first warm-up match by 61 runs against Scotland.
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AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up 2026, 8th Match

The pitch is expected to be good for batting as it was during India A's match against USA. The main battle will be between Afghanistan's spinners and West Indies' batters. While the Caribbean team has some of the big-hitters in their playing 11, Afghanistan is always known for producing the best spinners in the world.
All-rounder Mohammad Nabi and West Indies' hard-hitting batsman Shimron Hetmyer will be the most popular picks for this AFG vs WI Dream11 team prediction. Hetmyer looked in excellent form in the recently concluded T20I series against South Africa. He scored 171 runs at an average of 85.5, while Nabi was the standout performer for Afghanistan in the last warm-up match.
Afghanistan vs West Indies Match Details

| Tournament | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-Up 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs West Indies, 8th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground Stadium |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 4th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | AFG vs WI T20 WC Warm-up |
| Live Streaming | ICC.tv |
AFG vs WI Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Darwish Rasooli | Afghanistan | 84 Runs |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 3 Wickets |
| Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 48 Runs |
| Gudakesh Motie | West Indies | 3 Wickets |
AFG vs WI Toss Prediction
Batting first has been the better option at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in recent games. The pitch slows down later, making it hard for teams to chase down targets in the second innings. So, expect Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan to win the toss and bat first here.
Record of Chasing Teams at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
AFG vs WI Squads
Both teams have some of the most dangerous batsmen in the world. However, there will be no AFG vs WI Playing 11 for this match as it is a warm-up and all the 15 players are allowed to play in it. Here are the the squads of both teams for the T20 World Cup 2026:
| Afghanistan Squad | West Indies Squad |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan (C) | Shai Hope (C) (wk) |
| Noor Ahmad | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | Johnson Charles (wk) |
| Sediqullah Atal | Roston Chase |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Matthew Forde |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Jason Holder |
| Naveen Ul Haq | Akeal Hosein |
| Mohammad Ishaq (wk) | Shamar Joseph |
| Shahidullah Kamal | Brandon King |
| Mohammad Nabi | Gudakesh Motie |
| Gulbadin Naib | Rovman Powell |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Quentin Sampson |
| Darwish Rasooli | Jayden Seales |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Romario Shepherd |
AFG vs WI Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorer | Shimron Hetmyer and Darwish Rasooli |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Azmatullah Omarzai and Gudakesh Motie |
AFG vs WI Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Mohammad Nabi and Shimron Hetmyer |
| Vice-Captain | Azmatullah Omarzai and Darwish Rasooli |
Top Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | Batsman |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
Budget Picks for AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | West Indies | Batsman |
| Shamar Joseph | West Indies | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: S Hope
Batters: S Hetmyer, B King, I Zadran, D Rasooli
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, R Shepherd
Bowlers: A Hosein, R Khan, N Ahmad

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: R Gurbaz
Batters: S Hetmyer, R Powell, S Rutherford, D Rasooli
All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, R Chase
Bowlers: G Motie, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, F Farooqi

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for AFG vs WI based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
AFG vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today (8th Match) ICC T20 World Cup Warm Up 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| M Ishaq | 7.0 |
| Q Sampson | 6.5 |
AFG vs WI Weather & Pitch Report at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 runs |
AFG vs WI H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 3 |
| West Indies (WI) | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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