T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan is defeated handily by the West Indies Saint Lucia:
In the final league game of the T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies defeated Afghanistan by an overwhelming 104 runs.
West Indies, batting first, amassed an enormous total of 218 runs in 20 overs at a cost of 5 wickets. West Indies’ tempestuous innings saw Nicholas Pooran score 98 runs and be run out. He felt let down not to reach a century. Charles scored 43, Shai Hope scored 25, and Rovman Powell scored 26 runs to help him along.
Afghanistan’s batters extended their hand in pursuit of this total. There were no other runs scored besides Rashid Khan’s 18, Omrazi’s 23, and Ibrahim Zadran’s 38. Obed McCoy, who spearheaded the Windies’ lethal attack, claimed three wickets, while Gadakesh Moti and Akeel Hossain both claimed two.
At last, Afghanistan was dismissed after 162 overs with 114 runs scored. This match’s outcome won’t matter because both teams have already advanced to the Super 8 stage. On June 20, Afghanistan will take on India in their first Super 8 match, while the Windies will play their first game against England.