After the ODI series, West Indies (WI) and Afghanistan (AFG) will face each other in a  three-match T20I series. AFG vs WI match will take place at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on November 14, 2019 (Thursday). The Caribbean side dominated the hosts in ODI series and thrashed them 3-0, they will be looking to replicate that form in the T20Is. This match will be a battle between West Indies formidable batting line up and Afghanistan’s spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman. For fans of Dream11 fantasy game, here are some tips and team suggestions so you can build a strong team for the Afghanistan vs West Indies clash in 1st T20I 2019. Afghanistan Vs West Indies, Cricket Score 1st T20I Match.

Afghanistan’s team is very similar to that which played in the ODIs but the return of Gulbadin Naib will give them confidence as he is a very capable bowler and also offers some big hitting down the order. On the other hand, Lendl Simmons, Sherfane Rutherford and Dinesh Ramdin come into the West Indies squad after missing out from the ODIs and veterans like Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Carlos Braithwaite have been left out. CPL stars Brandon King and Khary Pierre could be given their opportunities to shine.

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I, 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Wicket Keeper – Nicholas Pooran (WI) has been in terrific form in T20Is so selecting him is your keeper is a good option.

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I, 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Batsmen – You should ideally go for four batsmen, three from West Indies and one from Afghanistan. Brandon King (WI) was explosive in the CPL and can be selected as your vice-captain. The others in your team should be Evin Lewis (WI), Lendl Simmons (WI) and Najibullah Zadran (AFG).

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I, 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: All-Rounders – Dream11 lets you pick up to four all-rounders but selecting three all-rounders will be a good option. Jason Holder (WI) is one of the important players for West Indies in T20Is and can be selected as a captain due to his recent performances. The other players should be Gulbadin Naib (AFG) and Mohammad Nabi (AFG).

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I, 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Bowlers – Both teams have quality bowlers in arsenal so the bowlers in your team should be Sheldon Cottrell (WI), Rashid Khan (AFG) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG).

Afghanistan vs West Indies, 1st T20I, 2019, Dream11 Team Prediction: Evin Lewis (WI), Lendl Simmons (WI), Nicholas Pooran (WI), Najibullah Zadran (AFG), Brandon King (WI), Jason Holder (WI), Mohammad Nabi (AFG), Gulbadin Naib (AFGH), Rashid Khan (AFG), Sheldon Cottrell (WI) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG).

Afghanistan are back in the format which they have dominated in recent times and will look to put the disappointment of ODIs behind them. Windies batting depth dealt with the Afghan spin attack very well and it will give them the confidence to repeat that in the T20Is. Afghanistan will back themselves to get a win in this match while the Caribbean side’s revival under Phil Simmons can continue here and another win for the visitors could be on the cards.

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