Afghanistan vs West Indies Prediction
Jul 04, 2019
15:00 IST / 9:30 GMT
Headingley Stadium - Leeds, England
AFG
WI
AFG vs WI Betting Tips
- Qualifiers Afghanistan and West Indies end their disappointing 2019 Cricket World Cup campaigns against each other at Headingley.
- Afghanistan have lost all eight matches at this tournament so far, while West Indies are just one place ahead of them with one win and six defeats (plus one no result).
- Afghanistan beat West Indies twice during last year’s World Cup qualifier, however, as both teams booked their place in this tournament.
AFG vs WI Win Probability
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Our Prediction
West Indies are favorites to win
Who will win Afghanistan vs West Indies, ICC CWC 2019?
Afghanistan and West Indies bring their 2019 Cricket World Cup campaigns to an end in Yorkshire, as they face each other at Headingley on July 4. The live action begins at 10:30 local time.
AFG vs WI, ICC CWC 2019: Where to watch/Live streaming
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AFG vs WI Toss Prediction
The Headingley wicket has definitely offered something to bowlers early on so far at this World Cup, and the temptation will be to bowl first – something West Indies made good use of in their only win so far.
AFG vs WI Weather Report
It is supposed to get warmer in Leeds as the week goes on, and Headingley should be set for a great day for cricket on Thursday.
AFG vs WI Pitch Condition
With four days between fixtures to prepare it, the Headingley pitch should be in good condition for this match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Afghanistan vs West Indies, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019...
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Hamid Hassan, who suffered a hamstring injury against Pakistan after bowling just two overs in the match, has retired from ODI cricket and is likely to be replaced by Dawlat Zadran. The rest of their line-up is expected to remain unchanged.
AFG Key Players
Stand-out performances have been far too rare in this tournament for Afghanistan, who fell well short of creating an impact on the tournament.
With the bat, Hashmatullah Shahidi has hit two half-centuries and has 197 runs in total, while Najubullah Zadran (199 from seven matches) and Rahmat Shah (192 from eight) are also just below the 200-run mark.
On the bowling front, Mohammad Nabi has nine wickets to his name and a good economy rate of 4.45 runs per over, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman has outshone fellow spinner Rashid Khan by taking seven wickets in six games at 4.32 runs per over.
Khan has five wickets but has been unable to replicate his world-leading T20 bowling during the World Cup.
Captain Gulbadin Naib has nine wickets, meanwhile, in addition to the 189 runs he has scored. His poor death bowling contributed to Afghanistan’s narrow defeat last time out, however.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have lost all eight matches they have played at this tournament, falling just short of breaking that duck in their last game against Pakistan.
They were bowled out for 213 chasing 225 to beat India to show some signs of recovery but then fell to 200 all out in replay to Bangladesh’s 262/7 in their next game.
Against Pakistan, they were in strong positions on several occasions but eventually finished on 227/9 and lost by three wickets with just two balls remaining.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Ali Khil (wk), Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Samiullah Shinwari, Rashid Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
West Indies Team News & Playing 11
WI Team News
With Evin Lewis and Andre Russell injured, West Indies have used 16 players in this tournament. Sunil Ambris, who has slotted in since replacing Russell in the squad, could be replaced by Darren Bravo who was seen having a long net session a day before the game. Shannon Gabriel has been expensive and the Windies might consider bringing in one of Ashley Nurse or Kemar Roach into their bowling attack.
WI Key Players
Nicholas Pooran underlined his potential last time out as he hit 118 from 103 balls to propel West Indies towards what would have been an unlikely chase to beat Sri Lanka.
It is not the first time the West Indian lower-middle order has reinvigorated their batting only to fall just short. Carlos Brathwaite hit a century against New Zealand, while Fabian Allen scored 51 from 32 balls last time out.
Pooran is West Indies’ top scorer in the tournament with 309 runs, while Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Gayle and Shai Hope have all scored two half-centuries apiece without consistently showcasing their best form.
West Indies’ bowlers did impress early on, however. Sheldon Cottrell has 12 wickets from eight games, while Jason Holder and Oshane Thomas each have eight.
WI Team Form
West Indies won their first game against Pakistan but have failed to add to that since.
Carlos Brathwaite nearly ended that duck with some late heroics – smashing a century but being caught just inches short of hitting the match-winning six in a five-run defeat to New Zealand. The Black Caps had posted 291/8.Against India next up, West Indies collapsed to 143 all out in reply to 268/7 and they looked to be heading to a similarly heavy defeat against Sri Lanka last time out too. Nicholas Pooran (118) and Fabian Allen (51) took them close to chasing the 339 required to win, but their wickets spelled the end of West Indies’ hopes as they eventually finished on 315/9.
West Indies Predicted Playing 11
Chris Gayle, Sunil Ambris/Darren Bravo, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holder (c), Carlos Brathwaite, Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Ashley Nurse/Kemar Roach
AFG vs WI Team Form in Last Five Matches
AFG : L L L L L
WI : L L L L L
Afghanistan vs West Indies Head to Head
West Indies have only won one of their five previous ODIs against Afghanistan – the second match of their tied series in 2017. They have met twice since then, both times in the qualifying tournament for this World Cup in Harare.
In the first game, Afghanistan restricted West Indies to 197/8 and chased it in 47.4 overs to claim a three-wicket win. Then, after both teams had booked their World Cup place, Afghanistan beat West Indies again in the final – Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s 4-43 restricting West Indies to 204 all out, before Mohammad Shahzad (84) and Rahmat Shah (51) led Afghanistan to a seven-wicket win in 40.4 overs.
| Matches Played | AGF Won | WI Won | Tie | No Result |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Afghanistan vs West Indies Betting Odds
Afghanistan might have the better head-to-head record against West Indies but their World Cup form just does not suggest they can win this game. West Indies have also been in poor form, but showed flashes of their best batting in pushing Sri Lanka close last time out.
AFG Bet365 Odds
- AFG to Win the Match: Afghanistan are big outsiders at 3.75 to beat West Indies with Bet365.
- AFG Top Batsman: Captain Gulbadin Naib and fellow opener Rahmat Shah are both 4.50 to be Afghanistan’s top batsman against West Indies.
Asghar Afghan was joint top-scorer against Pakistan last time out and he is 6.50 to be their top batsman in their final match. Najibullah Zadran is 9 after contributing plenty of lower-order runs, while Hashmatullah Shahidi is 5.00. - AFG Top Bowler: Rashid Khan is favourite to be Afghanistan’s top bowler at 3.50 but it has been his fellow spinners who have impressed more in this tournament. Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman can both be backed at 4.50.
Gulbadin Naib may feel he has something to prove with the ball and he is 6.00, the same price as Dawlat Zadran.
WI Bet365 Odds
- WI to Win the Match: West Indies are 1.28 favourites to beat Afghanistan with Bet365.
- WI Top Batsman: Chris Gayle is 3.75 favourite to be West Indies’ top batsman while Shai Hope can be backed at 4.00.
Nicholas Pooran was their stand-out batsman last time out, however, and he is their top run scorer in this tournament. He is 6.00 to be West Indies’ top batsman with Bet365. - WI Top Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell has caught the eye for West Indies with the ball in this tournament and he is 3.75 to be their top bowler in the final game. Kemar Roach is 4.00 while both Jason Holder and Oshane Thomas are 4.33.
AFG Betway Odds
- AFG to Win the Match: Afghanistan are 3.25 outsiders to beat West Indies with Betway too.
- AFG Top Batsman: Rahmat Shah is 4.00 to be Afghanistan’s top batsman with Betway, while Gulbadin Naib is 4.25. Najibullah Zadran has scored runs down the order and he is a generous 11.00. Hasmatullah Shahidi can be backed at 4.33 and Asghar Afghan is 5.50.
- AFG Top Bowler: Rashid Khan is again favourite to be Afghanistan’s top bowler, at 3.60 with Betway. Mujeeb Ur Rahman is 4.00 after his good form so far – and in their last match against West Indies too – while Mohammad Nabi is 4.50.
Dawlat Zadran and Gulbadin Naib are both available to back at 6.50 with Betway.
WI Betway Odds
- WI to Win the Match: West Indies are 1.28 to beat Afghanistan at Headingley with Betway.
- WI Top Batsman: In his final World Cup game, Chris Gayle is 3.25 to be West Indies’ top batsman. Shai Hope can be backed at 3.50 whole Shimron Hetmyer is 5.50. Nicholas Pooran is also 5.50 after his century against Sri Lanka.
- WI Top Bowler: Sheldon Cottrell is 3.25 favourite to be West Indies’ top bowler. Kemar Roach is 3.75, while Oshane Thomas is 4.00 and Jason Holder 4.33.
AFG Betrally Odds
- AFG to Win the Match: Afghanistan are 3.70 to win their final game of this tournament with Betrally.
WI Betrally Odds
- WI to Win the Match: Betrally have priced West Indies as 1.27 favourites to win.
- WI Highest Opening Partnership: The Men In Maroon are also favourites to have the highest opening partnership as Chris Gayle looks to end on a high. They are 1.54 with Betrally.
AFG vs WI #betyourway odds with Betway
Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Sheldon Cottrell are their teams’ top wicket-takers so far, and both to finish as their top team bowler in this match is 15.00 with Betway’s #betyourway.
Rahmat Shah and Chris Gayle to be each their top team batsman is also 15.00 with Betway.
AFG vs WI Dream11 Team Prediction
With their big-name stars not living up to expectations in this tournament, there are some good bargains to be found ahead of this game.
Wicket-keeper
Nicholas Pooran is listed as a wicket-keeper, though it will be Shai Hope behind the stumps. Pooran was in top form as he smashed a century last time out but Hope, by contrast, has not delivered on his pre-tournament expectations.
Batsmen
Like Hope, Chris Gayle and Shimron Hetmyer have not consistently lived up to expectations. Both are capable of better than they have shown, however. For Afghanistan, Najibullah Zadran has scored consistently and Rahmat Shah will bat higher up the order. Asghar Afghan was back to his best form last time out too.
All-rounders
Captain Gulbadin Naib is among Afghanistan’s top run-scorers and wicket-takers, while for West Indies both Carlos Brathwaite and Fabian Allen have showcased their big-hitting batting ability in recent matches. Mohammad Nabi is also a good potential pick, having been in good bowling form – if a little inconsistent with the bat. Any two of those four would be good picks.
Bowlers
Afghanistan’s leading spin-bowler in this tournament has been Mujeeb Ur Rahman rather than Rashid Khan. He is a must-pick on his current form, particularly given he starred with the ball when these teams last met. For West Indies, Sheldon Cottrell has caught the eye often and Kemar Roach, should he return, is potentially a bargain at 8.5 credits.
Captain/Vice-captain
Mohammad Nabi could contribute with bat and ball for Afghanistan, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Sheldon Cottrell have both been consistent with the ball. Nicholas Pooran was in fine batting form last time out, meanwhile. Cottrell could be a good pick for captain given recent conditions at Headingley, however, and Mujeeb is worth looking at for vice-captain.
AFG vs WI Dream11 Team
| BATSMEN | ALL ROUNDER | WICKET KEEPER | BOWLER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimron Hetmyer | Carlos Brathwaite | Nicholas Pooran | Sheldon Cottrell |
| Chris Gayle | Mohammad Nabi | Kemar Roach | |
| Asghar Afghan | Mujeeb Ur Rahman | ||
| Najibullah Zadran | |||
| Rahmat Shah |
🏆 Afghanistan vs West Indies Prediction
West Indies are favourites to beat Afghanistan and, looking at how the teams have performed at this Cricket World Cup, that is fair enough. West Indies have showed flashes of their best, but Afghanistan have been too far below par on too many occasions.
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