The Afghanistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team timeline begins in 2016 -a single T20I at the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur. Afghanistan beat the eventual tournament champions by 6 runs. Since then, the two sides have played 21 international matches across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. West Indies lead the overall head-to-head with 12 wins to Afghanistan’s 8. But the more you look at the timeline match by match, the more that single aggregate number starts to mislead you. This is the complete, verified record -every match, every series, every significant performance -from 2016 through January 2026.
Afghanistan vs West Indies: Exact Head-to-Head Records by Format
The Afghanistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team head-to-head record stands at West Indies 12 wins, Afghanistan 8 wins, and 1 no result across 21 international matches through January 2026. West Indies lead in both ODIs (5–3) and T20Is (6–5). Afghanistan have not won a Test match against the West Indies.
Tests
| Matches | AFG Wins | WI Wins | Draw |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
One-Day Internationals
| Matches | AFG Wins | WI Wins | No Result |
| 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
T20 Internationals
| Matches | AFG Wins | WI Wins | No Result |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Combined Overall
| Total Matches | AFG Wins | WI Wins | No Result |
| 21 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
Complete Match-by-Match Timeline: Afghanistan vs West Indies (2016–2026)
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Below is the full, chronological match record between the Afghanistan national cricket team and West Indies cricket team -covering every bilateral series, ICC tournament encounter, and Test match played to date.
2016 -First International Meeting
Afghanistan beat West Indies at the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur -the first time the two nations met in international cricket.
| Date | Format | Tournament | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| Mar 27, 2016 | T20I | ICC World Twenty20 | Nagpur, India | Afghanistan | 6 runs |
Afghanistan posted 123/7. West Indies were bowled out for 117/8. Najibullah Zadran scored 48* off 35 balls -the highest individual score in that match. West Indies went on to lift the ICC World Twenty20 trophy that year.
2017 -First Bilateral Series: Afghanistan Tour of West Indies
The 2017 Afghanistan tour of the West Indies was the first full bilateral series between the two sides. West Indies won the T20I leg comprehensively 3–0. The ODI series, however, produced one of the most memorable individual bowling performances in Afghanistan cricket history.
T20I Series -West Indies Won 3–0
| Date | Match | Venue | Winner | AFG Score | WI Score | Margin |
| Jun 2, 2017 | 1st T20I | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts | West Indies | 110 (20 ov) | 114/4 (16.3 ov) | 6 wickets |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 2nd T20I | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts | West Indies | 93 (13.3 ov) | 112/3 (15 ov) | 7 wickets |
| Jun 5, 2017 | 3rd T20I | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts | West Indies | 146/6 (20 ov) | 147/3 (19.2 ov) | 7 wickets |
93 remains Afghanistan’s lowest team total against West Indies in T20I cricket, recorded in the 2nd T20I at Basseterre.
ODI Series -Drawn 1–1 (1 No Result)
| Date | Match | Venue | Winner | AFG Score | WI Score | Margin |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 1st ODI | Darren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | Afghanistan | 212/6 (50 ov) | 149 (44.4 ov) | 63 runs |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 2nd ODI | Darren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | West Indies | 135 (37.3 ov) | 138/6 (39.2 ov) | 4 wickets |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 3rd ODI | Darren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia | No Result | — | — | Abandoned |
Rashid Khan’s 7/18 in the 1st ODI at Gros Islet is the best bowling figure in any Afghanistan vs West Indies match across all formats. It was also among the best ODI bowling figures recorded at that point in history. Shai Hope anchored West Indies in the 2nd ODI with an unbeaten 48 from 77 balls to level the series.
2019–20 -West Indies Tour India (Afghanistan as Host)
In late 2019, the Afghanistan national cricket team and West Indies cricket team met for a full series on Indian soil -covering a Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. West Indies won both the Test and the ODI series. Afghanistan won the T20I series.
Test Match -West Indies Won by 9 Wickets
| Date | Format | Venue | Result |
| Nov–Dec 2019 | Test | India | West Indies won by 9 wickets |
Afghanistan were dismissed for 187 and 120. West Indies replied with 277 in their first innings and then chased the 31-run target for the loss of just 1 wicket. This remains the only Test match between the two sides.
ODI Series -West Indies Won 3–0
| Date | Match | Venue | Winner |
| Nov 6, 2019 | 1st ODI | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | West Indies |
| Nov 9, 2019 | 2nd ODI | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | West Indies |
| Nov 11, 2019 | 3rd ODI | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | West Indies |
In the 3rd ODI, Afghanistan posted a competitive 249/7 in 48.4 overs, but West Indies successfully chased 250 with 8 balls remaining, winning by 5 wickets.
T20I Series -Afghanistan Won 2–1
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| Date | Match | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| Nov 14, 2019 | 1st T20I | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | West Indies | 30 runs |
| Nov 16, 2019 | 2nd T20I | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | Afghanistan | 41 runs |
| Nov 17, 2019 | 3rd T20I | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | Afghanistan | 29 runs |
This was Afghanistan’s first bilateral T20I series win against the West Indies. Karim Janat’s 5/11 in the 2nd T20I at Lucknow is the best bowling figure in AFG vs WI T20I history and remains the standout individual performance of the 2019 T20I series.
2024 -ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, West Indies
The most one-sided result in the entire Afghanistan vs West Indies cricket timeline came at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
| Date | Format | Tournament | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| Jun 17, 2024 | T20I | ICC T20 World Cup | Gros Islet, St Lucia | West Indies | 104 runs |
West Indies posted 218/5 -their highest total in men’s T20 World Cup history. Nicholas Pooran scored 98 off 53 balls, hitting eight sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle as West Indies’ leading six-hitter in T20Is at the time. Afghanistan were bowled out for 114 in reply -a margin of 104 runs, the largest in this fixture’s history.
2026 -West Indies Tour UAE: Afghanistan Won 2–1
The most recent chapter in the Afghanistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team timeline is a three-match T20I series in Dubai -the Etisalat Cup powered by SuperCola, played in January 2026.
| Date | Match | Venue | Winner | AFG Score | WI Score | Margin |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 1st T20I | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Afghanistan | 181/3 (20 ov) | 143/9 (20 ov) | 38 runs |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Afghanistan | 189/4 (20 ov) | 166/9 (20 ov) | 23 runs |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | West Indies | 136/8 (20 ov) | 151/7 (20 ov) | 15 runs |
Afghanistan’s 189/4 on January 21, 2026 is the highest team total by either side in bilateral T20I matches between Afghanistan and West Indies. West Indies won the 3rd T20I with the series already decided. Afghanistan won the series 2–1.
Records & Statistics: Afghanistan vs West Indies
Here is a consolidated reference of all verified records between the Afghanistan national cricket team and West Indies cricket team across formats.
Highest Team Totals (All Formats)
| Score | Team | Format | Venue | Year |
| 253/5 | West Indies | ODI | Lucknow, India | 2019 |
| 249/7 | Afghanistan | ODI | Lucknow, India | 2019 |
| 218/5 | West Indies | T20I | Gros Islet, St Lucia | 2024 |
| 212/6 | Afghanistan | ODI | Gros Islet, St Lucia | 2017 |
| 189/4 | Afghanistan | T20I | Dubai | 2026 |
Lowest Team Totals (T20Is)
| Score | Team | Venue | Year |
| 93 | Afghanistan | Basseterre, St Kitts | 2017 |
| 106 | West Indies | — | — |
| 114 | Afghanistan | Gros Islet, St Lucia | 2024 |
Highest Individual Scores (T20Is)
| Score | Player | Team | Venue | Year |
| 98 (53) | Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | Gros Islet, St Lucia | 2024 |
| 68 | Evin Lewis | West Indies | — | — |
| 48* | Najibullah Zadran | Afghanistan | Nagpur, India | 2016 |
Nicholas Pooran’s 98 off 53 balls is the highest individual score in AFG vs WI T20I history.
Best Bowling Figures
| Figures | Player | Team | Format | Venue | Year |
| 7/18 | Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | ODI | Gros Islet, St Lucia | 2017 |
| 5/11 | Karim Janat | Afghanistan | T20I | Lucknow, India | 2019 |
| 3/14 | Obed McCoy | West Indies | T20I | Gros Islet, St Lucia | 2024 |
Top Run Scorers in T20Is
| Player | Team | Runs | Innings | Average | Highest |
| Evin Lewis | West Indies | 176 | 7 | 25.14 | 68 |
| Darwish Rasooli | Afghanistan | 156 | — | 52.00 | — |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 137 | 4 | 68.50 | — |
| Brandon King | West Indies | 101 | 3 | 33.66 | — |
Leading Wicket Takers in T20Is
| Player | Team | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 9 | 6.20 | — |
| Gulbadin Naib | Afghanistan | 8 | — | — |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Afghanistan | 4 | 5.35 | — |
Series-by-Series History: All Results at a Glance
| Year | Series | Location | AFG W | WI W | Series Winner |
| 2016 | ICC World Twenty20 | India | 1 | 0 | AFG |
| 2017 | T20I Bilateral | West Indies | 0 | 3 | WI |
| 2017 | ODI Bilateral | West Indies | 1 | 1 | Draw |
| 2019 | ODI Bilateral | India | 0 | 3 | WI |
| 2019 | T20I Bilateral | India | 2 | 1 | AFG |
| 2019 | Only Test | India | 0 | 1 | WI |
| 2024 | ICC T20 World Cup | West Indies | 0 | 1 | WI |
| 2026 | T20I Bilateral | UAE | 2 | 1 | AFG |
How Venue Has Shaped This Rivalry
The available results suggest venue has been a strong predictor of outcomes in the Afghanistan vs West Indies cricket timeline. Afghanistan have won both bilateral T20I series played in India and the UAE. West Indies have won every series played on Caribbean soil.
| Venue Region | Bilateral T20I Series | AFG Series Wins | WI Series Wins |
| West Indies (home) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| India / UAE (neutral) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Afghanistan’s T20I wins have come on spin-friendly, low-bounce surfaces. West Indies’ most dominant results -including the 104-run win at the 2024 T20 World Cup -have come in the Caribbean, where pace, bounce, and dew-free conditions benefit their bowling attack. The sample across bilateral series remains limited and this pattern may shift with future fixtures in other conditions.
Timeline Summary Box: Key Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
| 2016 | First meeting -Afghanistan beat West Indies at ICC World Twenty20, Nagpur |
| 2017 | First bilateral series -WI win T20Is 3–0, ODIs drawn 1–1 |
| 2017 | Rashid Khan takes 7/18 -best bowling figure in this fixture’s history |
| 2019 | Afghanistan win first bilateral T20I series 2–1 (Lucknow) |
| 2019 | West Indies win only Test by 9 wickets |
| 2019 | West Indies sweep ODI series 3–0 |
| 2024 | West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs at T20 World Cup, St Lucia |
| 2026 | Afghanistan win T20I series 2–1 in Dubai |
FAQs:
Q1: What is the full head-to-head record between Afghanistan and West Indies in international cricket?
A1: Across 21 international matches through January 2026, West Indies lead the Afghanistan national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team head-to-head with 12 wins. Afghanistan have 8 wins and 1 match ended with no result. West Indies lead in ODIs (5–3, 1 NR) and T20Is (6–5). Afghanistan have not won a Test against the West Indies.
Q2: When did Afghanistan first play West Indies in international cricket?
A2: The first match between the two sides was on March 27, 2016, at the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur, India. Afghanistan won by 6 runs.
Q3: What is the best bowling figure in AFG vs WI cricket history?
A3: Rashid Khan’s 7/18 in the 1st ODI at Gros Islet, St Lucia on June 9, 2017 is the best bowling performance in any Afghanistan vs West Indies match. In T20Is, Karim Janat’s 5/11 at Lucknow in November 2019 is the best.
Q4: Who has scored the most runs in Afghanistan vs West Indies T20Is?
A4: Evin Lewis of West Indies leads the T20I run charts with 176 runs in 7 innings at an average of 25.14, with a highest score of 68.
Q5: What is the highest individual score in AFG vs WI T20Is?
A5: Nicholas Pooran scored 98 off 53 balls at Gros Islet, St Lucia, during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup -the highest individual score in this fixture’s T20I history.
Q6: What is the biggest margin of victory in Afghanistan vs West Indies history?
A6: West Indies’ 104-run win at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, St Lucia, is the largest margin in this fixture’s history. West Indies posted 218/5 and bowled Afghanistan out for 114.
Q7: Has Afghanistan ever won a Test match against the West Indies?
A7: No. The only Test match between the two sides was played in India in November–December 2019. West Indies won by 9 wickets -dismissing Afghanistan for 187 and 120, then chasing 31 in their second innings for the loss of 1 wicket.
Q8: What was the result of the Afghanistan vs West Indies T20I series in January 2026?
A8: Afghanistan won the three-match T20I series 2–1 in Dubai, UAE. Afghanistan won the 1st T20I by 38 runs (181/3 vs 143/9) and the 2nd by 23 runs (189/4 vs 166/9). West Indies won the 3rd T20I by 15 runs
Q9: Who has taken the most T20I wickets in Afghanistan vs West Indies matches?
A9: Rashid Khan leads the wicket-takers with 9 T20I wickets at an economy of 6.20. Gulbadin Naib is second with 8 wickets.
Q10: What is the highest team total in Afghanistan vs West Indies cricket?
A10: In ODIs, West Indies’ 253/5 at Lucknow in the 3rd ODI (2019) is the highest team total. In T20Is, West Indies’ 218/5 at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Gros Islet is the highest. Afghanistan’s highest T20I total is 189/4, set in the 2nd T20I at Dubai in January 2026.
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