Mujeeb Hat-Trick Stuns West Indies as Afghanistan Clinch Series Before World Cup
The warning signs were already there, but now the message is impossible to ignore. Afghanistan are not just preparing for the T20 World Cup, they are arriving with authority, confidence and match-winners who can change a game in a matter of minutes.
In this second match of the series against the West Indies, it was mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman who stole the spotlight. A hat-trick under pressure, sharp bowling at the death and total control over a powerful batting lineup. Afghanistan sealed the series with a commanding 39-run victory and they did it in a way that will make every opponent take notice.
Batting first, Afghanistan showed depth and composure. Early wickets fell, but there was no panic. Darwish Rasooli and Sediqullah Atal rebuilt the innings with purpose. This was not reckless hitting. It was smart, calculated aggression. Rasooli followed up his earlier performance with another confident knock, while Atal matched him stroke for stroke. Together, they shifted momentum and pushed Afghanistan to a strong total of 189 for four, a score that demanded something special from the West Indies.
What followed was something very different.
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Mujeeb came on and immediately changed the tone of the chase. One delivery trapped Evin Lewis in front. The next dismantled Johnson Charles. The West Indies were suddenly three down and struggling to keep up with the required rate. The pressure kept building and even when captain Brandon King tried to steady the innings, the moment he fell, Mujeeb completed his hat-trick. Calm, clinical and devastating.
This was not just about wickets. It was about control. Mujeeb finished with four wickets and never allowed the batters to settle. Around him, Afghanistan’s bowling unit stayed disciplined. Azmatullah Omarzai and Fazalhaq Farooqi backed it up and the fielding stayed sharp when it mattered most.
The West Indies showed flashes of their trademark power. Shimron Hetmyer briefly threatened with a rapid burst of boundaries, but once he was dismissed, the chase lost its spark. The innings ended well short and with that, the series slipped away.
Why does this matter? Because Afghanistan are no longer underdogs learning on the job. They are beating established teams with planning, patience and execution. A hat-trick like this, against a side packed with experience and firepower, sends a clear signal ahead of the World Cup.
Afghanistan leave this match energized and confident. The West Indies leave with questions to answer, especially around consistency and fielding.
This rivalry has delivered drama, but the bigger story is Afghanistan’s rise on the global stage. Stay with us as we continue to track how these performances reshape the balance of power in world cricket and keep watching for the next chapter as this series reaches its conclusion.
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