Afghanistan vs Westindies T20 2026 in UAE – Squads & Schedule | Live Streaming & Full Details |
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The Afghanistan vs. West Indies T20I series, officially known as the Etisalat Cup (powered by SuperCola), serves as a critical final warm-up for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7.
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Schedule & Venues
All matches are scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time (8:00 PM IST / 2:30 PM GMT).3 While some early reports mentioned Sharjah, the official Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announcements confirmed the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as the primary venue
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
| 1st T20I | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
Squads
Afghanistan (AFG)
Led by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan has named a strong squad balanced with seasoned veterans and emerging talent.
Captain: Rashid Khan
Squad: Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah Kamal, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (replaced the injured Naveen-ul-Haq).
West Indies (WI)
With regular captain Shai Hope unavailable due to SA20 commitments, Brandon King leads a .
Captain: Brandon King
Squad: Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles (wk), Amir Jangoo (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Justin Greaves, Quentin Sampson, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Springer, and Shamar Joseph.
Live Streaming & Broadcasting
India: Exclusively live-streamed on the FanCode app and website. (No linear TV broadcast confirmed).
Afghanistan: Lemar TV will provide the television broadcast, with live commentary available on Radio Arakozia.
UAE: Likely available via the Etisalat e& life app or local sports channels (check local listings as the series sponsor is Etisalat).
Caribbean: Flow Sports is expected to be the primary broadcaster for West Indies fans






