Afghanistan vs West Indies: Rashid Khan Leads T20 World Cup Warm-Up Charge

Morgan Winslow

Published: February 4, 2026 4:42 AM ET

Afghanistan vs West Indies: Rashid Khan Leads T20 World Cup Warm-Up Charge

The ICC T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match between Afghanistan and West Indies is an exciting event taking place in Bengaluru. Scheduled for February 4, 2026, this match marks a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Match Overview

The venue for this encounter is the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground. It promises a thrilling contest, especially after Afghanistan’s recent victory against Scotland, where they triumphed by 61 runs. Darwish Rasooli delivered an impressive performance, scoring 84 runs off just 46 balls.

Team Line-ups

Both teams have announced their playing XI:

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Ishaq, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk) (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles.

Toss and Match Conditions

In the toss earlier today, West Indies captain Shai Hope won and chose to bowl first. This decision reflects a strategy to utilize the pitch conditions early in the match.

Recent Performances

Afghanistan enters this match with momentum from their recent win. Meanwhile, the West Indies are looking to improve their recent inconsistent form in white-ball cricket. This warm-up match provides both teams a chance to fine-tune their strategies heading into the T20 World Cup.

Key Players to Watch

For Afghanistan, key players include:

Darwish Rasooli – Notable for his explosive batting.
Rashid Khan – Leading the spin-heavy attack.

The West Indies will rely on:

Shai Hope – A pivotal figure with both the bat and captaincy.
Jason Holder – Experienced all-rounder to bolster their performance.

This warm-up match is a significant opportunity for both teams to gauge their readiness for the main event ahead. Follow the match updates closely on Filmogaz.com to stay informed on all cricket developments.