The 42nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will witness West Indies and Afghanistan have a go at each other on July 4. The match is scheduled to take place at the Headingley Ground in Leeds, England. Both Afghanistan and West Indies are on the last and seventh spots of the World Cup 2019 rankings. Afghanistan vs West Indies Cricket Score 42th ODI Match.

Afghanistan haven't won in any matches that they have played in the tourney so far and would be looking to bow out with their heads held high. As for West Indies, the team showed a lot of potential initially, but as the World Cup progressed, the team lost steam gradually. Afghanistan vs West Indies Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During AFG vs WI in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 42.

As both Windies' and Afghanistan gear up for the dead-rubber on Thursday, we take a look at how the below-mentioned mini-battles make the match more interesting.

Rashid Khan Vs Chris Gayle

It can be one of the most interesting battles of World Cup 2019. Rashid Khan has had a less-than-ordinary tournament so far and Chris Gayle, too, has blown hot-and-cold. However, not are stars in their own rights and it is known what they can do on their given days. Fans will be delighted to see Rashid Vs Gayle today, perhaps for the last time in ODI cricket.

Sheldon Cotrell vs Rahmat Shah

Sheldon Cotrell has been the find of the tournament for the West Indies, given how whole-heartedly and spiritedly he has performed in the World Cup 2019. However, his performances couldn’t contribute too much success. As for Rahmat Shah, he has shown great potential in the tournament coming in the top for Afghanistan. As both Cotrell and Rahmat set to collide early on in the innings, will be an interesting contest for the fans.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman Vs Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran scored a scintillating century in his previous match against Sri Lanka and would be riding high to take on the minnows Afghanistan. As for Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the task to contain Nicholas Pooran would be quite a challenge.

Will Rahman be able to spin a web around Pooran and outfox him or will Pooran take the young Afghan bowler to the cleaners is for time to tell. Nonetheless, the battle between the two in the middle overs will be a delighting watch.

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Both Afghanistan and West Indies have nothing left to play for in the World Cup, except pride. With that at stake, it will be intriguing to see how the sides approach this match. Stay tuned to LatestLY for all the latest updates about World Cup 2019.

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