Summary The Windies have already qualified for the semi-finals with three straight wins in the tournament
NAGPUR (AFP/Web Desk) - After an incredible fight from the relatively new edition in the cricketing fraternity, Afghanistan successfully defeated West Indies by 6 runs in the group stage match of the ICC World Twenty20 2016 on Sunday.
The West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first against Afghanistan in the Indian city of Nagpur who put a total of 123 runs on the board while losing 7 wickets.
Zadran was the top scorer with 48 runs off 45 balls whereas Badree picked 3 wickets for the Windies.
Afghan bowlers were able to restrict the West Indies to a total of 117 runs in their 20 overs and were able to pick up 8 wickets.
Bravo was the top scorer for the Windies with a score of 28. Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan picked 2 wickets each for Afghanistan as they were able to win the match by 6 runs.
The Afghan team celebrated their historic victory by dancing in the ground and taking pictures with various West Indies player who had an idea what this victory meant for the Afghan team.
Before the start of the game, West Indies skipper Darren Sammy said he was resting explosive opener Chris Gayle, instead bringing in Evin Lewis, but warned "we are not going to take our foot off the gas".
The Windies have already qualified for the semi-finals with three straight wins in the tournament -- including a nervy last victory against South Africa on Friday.
Afghanistan are seeking to sign off from the tournament with an upset victory, after three straight losses.
Afghanistan have won new admirers in India with their aggressive and carefree brand of cricket that has caused some anxious moments for their opponents.
Teams:
West Indies: Darren Sammy (captain), Johnson Charles, Evin Lewis, Marlon Samuels, Andre Fletcher, Dwayne Bravo, Denesh Ramdin, Andre Russell, Carlos Braithwaite, Samuel Badree, Sulieman Benn
Afghanistan: Asghar Stanikzai (captain), Mohammad Shahzad, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Samiullah Shenwari, Shapoor Zadran, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Rashid Khan, Amir Hamza, Hamid Hassan
Umpires: Aleem Dar (PAK), Bruce Oxenford (AUS)
TV umpire: Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG)
Reserve umpire: Ian Gould (ENG)
