In the final Group-C clash at Daren Sammy Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, unbeaten West Indies will take on Afghanistan before heading into the Super Eights. Both teams have secured three clinical wins, with Afghanistan leading the group and West Indies following closely due to their lower net run rate. With both teams in excellent form, an intense showdown is anticipated on Monday evening. The pitch at Daren Sammy Stadium is expected to offer an exciting contest for bat and ball throughout the game.
WI vs AFG: Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia Pitch Report
The pitch at Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, with predicted showers, the track may have moisture, favoring the bowlers initially. Fast bowlers could find some assistance with the ball seaming around early on.
As the conditions ease, batsmen can capitalize on the track’s pace. Spinners will also come into play with some turn expected. If rain occurs before the game, the toss-winning team might opt to bowl first to exploit seam-friendly conditions. Even without rain, the firm track might tempt the toss winner to field first.
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WI vs AFG: Squads
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Shamar Joseph
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Nangeyalia Kharote