West Indies and Afghanistan will meet in a group “C” top of the table clash in the ICC T20 World Cup at the Darren Sammy National Stadium, this evening at 7:30.
Both teams are undefeated and have already qualified for the Super Eight.
Captain of the West Indies, Rovman Powell, says they still intends to put on a show for the fans.
Rovman Powell.
Meanwhile, a determined Bangladesh thrashed a spirited Nepal by 21 runs, booking the last berth of the T20 World Cup Super-8.
With that result, the final eight teams are now confirmed for the next stage of the ICC tournament.
In the Super Eight, there are two groups. Australia, India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh have been slotted into Group 1, while South Africa, West Indies, USA and England fill Group 2.
The teams will be play three matches each during the Super Eight phase, with the top two sides in each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
The Super Eight stage kicks off in Antigua on June 19 with a match between the USA and South Africa.
That evening, the West Indies will face long-time rivals England in St Lucia.
On June 20, undefeated India will play against Afghanistan in Barbados, a crucial game ahead of the knockout stages.
This will also mark India’s first game in the Caribbean during the tournament.
Afghanistan will seek redemption for their close loss to Australia in last year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup when they meet on June 22 in St Vincent.
Despite facing tough back-to-back matches, Rashid Khan’s team has shown remarkable resilience throughout the tournament.
co-hosts West Indies will play South Africa in their final Group 2 match on June 23 in Antigua.
Historically dominated by South Africa, the West Indies turned the tables last month with a clean sweep in a three-game T20 International series at home.
Another World Cup-centric match features India against reigning champions Australia in St Lucia on June 24.
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