Who is favored to win in Afghanistan vs West Indies?
West Indies are favored to win the 1st T20I against Afghanistan on January 19, 2026, with moneyline odds around 1.75 on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports, due to their 5-3 head-to-head lead and stronger batting lineup featuring Evin Lewis and Shimron Hetmyer, while Afghanistan relies on spinners like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in Sharjah conditions.
What time is Afghanistan vs West Indies?
The match starts at 2:30 PM UTC (18:30 local time in Sharjah) on January 19, 2026, as a night match with sessions from 18:30-20:00, interval 20:30-20:50, and 20:50-22:20.
Where is Afghanistan vs West Indies being held?
The game is at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, a premier venue for T20Is with subcontinental conditions ideal for spin bowling and a capacity hosting major international series ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan vs West Indies prediction & odds - who wins?
West Indies are predicted to win with odds of 1.75, leveraging their recent returns of Shamar Joseph and Evin Lewis under captain Brandon King, against Afghanistan led by Rashid Khan; Afghanistan's recent T20 World Cup semi-final form adds upset potential but West Indies' experience tips the scale on DexWin.
What is the head to head record between Afghanistan vs West Indies?
In 8 T20I meetings, West Indies lead Afghanistan 5-3; recent clashes include West Indies' 218/5 to Afghanistan's 114 in the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Afghanistan winning two in 2019 but losing the other two closely.
