WI Vs AFG Dream11 Prediction T20 World Cup 2024 Match 40: Squads, Possible Playing 11 & Fantasy Tips
In match 40 of the T20 World Cup 2024, Group C's Super 8-bound West Indies and Afghanistan will face off in their final group stage game at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Monday (June 17).After a scrappy win over Papua New Guinea, West Indies has been steadily finding their rhythm. Led by Rovman Powell, the team has brushed aside Uganda and New Zealand in their next two outings to secure a spot in the Super 8.On the other hand, Afghanistan has had a flawless campaign so far. Rashid Khan and his team are thriving in the Caribbean conditions. While both teams have already qualified for the Super Eights, gaining momentum is at stake in this final Group C clash.Afghanistan's opener Rahamanullah Gurbaz, with 167 runs, and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, with 12 wickets, are currently leading the chart of run-makers and wicket-takers respectively. Their performances showcase their fine run in this ICC showpiece.Apart from Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran has also made significant contributions with 114 runs and a highest score of 70. However, the Afghans, who have many right-hand batters, will face a challenge against West Indies' left-arm spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie.Afghanistan themselves have a strong spin bowling lineup with skipper Rashid and young Noor Ahmad in their ranks. Both bowlers have been economical against Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. The flamboyant West Indies batters won't find it easy against them.Now, let's take a look at the details for the WI vs AFG Dream11 Prediction for T20 World Cup 2024 match 24:**West Indies vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match 24 Details**- **Match Date:** Monday, June 17 (Due to time difference, match will take place on Tuesday, June 18 in India and Afghanistan)- **Match Start Time:** 8:30 PM Local Time on June 17. In India, the match starts at 6 AM IST on June 18.- **Telecast Channel:** Star Sports 1, Star Sports 3- **Live Streaming:** Disney+ Hotstar**WI vs AFG Squads for T20 World Cup 2024**- **West Indies T20 World Cup 2024 Squad:** Rovman Powell (captain), Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope.- **Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024 Squad:** Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.**WI vs AFG Possible Playing 11 for T20 World Cup 2024 Match 40**- **West Indies XI (Likely):** Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.- **Afghanistan XI (Likely):** Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (captain), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad.**WI vs AFG Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Best Picks and Weather Forecast**- **Pitch Report:** The pitch in Gros Islet is expected to be batting-friendly with assistance for pacers. In T20Is at this venue, teams chasing have had the edge with 10 wins compared to 9 when batting first.- **Weather Forecast:** There is a prediction for rain on June 17 in Gros Islet, St Lucia.- **Average 1st Innings Score:** 182 in the last 5 matches- **Wickets Division:** 9 by pacers and 5 by spinners in the last 5 matches- **WI vs AFG head to head in the last 5 years:** Afghanistan has won 2 matches, while West Indies has won 1 in the three meetings in 2019- **Dream11 Predicted Top Picks:** Alzarri Joseph (WI), Akeal Hosein (WI), Gudakesh Motie (WI), Rashid Khan (AFG), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG), Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)**WI vs AFG Dream11 Team**- **Wicketkeepers:** Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG), Nicholas Pooran (WI)- **Batters:** Ibrahim Zadran (AFG), Rovman Powell (WI), Sherfane Rutherford (WI)- **All-Rounders:** Andre Russell (WI), Mohammad Nabi (AFG), Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG)- **Bowlers:** Rashid Khan (AFG), Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG), Akeal Hosein (WI)- **Captain:** Nicholas Pooran (WI)- **Vice Captain:** Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)This match promises to be an exciting clash between two talented teams. With both teams already through to the Super Eights, it will be interesting to see how they approach this game. Fans can catch all the action live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 3, or stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.