Afghanistan to host West Indies for three T20Is in January 2026

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that it will host West Indies for a series of three T20I matches from January 19 to 22 in the United Arab Emirates.

The series will begin on January 19 in the UAE, with the second and third T20I match being scheduled for January 21 and 22. The series is expected to provide both teams with invaluable game time and will significantly contribute to the preparation of both teams for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is expected to be held in about one month time from the series.

Naseeb Khan, CEO of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, said:

"Competing against the West Indies on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team to finalize their lineup and enhance their preparations for the upcoming mega event in India and Sri Lanka. We have been closely monitoring the team's preparation process, and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal platform for their buildup."

CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, said:

“This series provides an ideal platform for our preparation. Facing strong opposition in subcontinental conditions will help us sharpen our combinations and approach, and it also gives our players a chance to build confidence on surfaces similar to those we’ll encounter in India and Sri Lanka.”