The “AfghanAtalan” have made a thunderous start to their final T20 World Cup warm-up series. In the series opener last night at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan secured a convincing 38-run victory over the West Indies.1
A massive 162-run partnership between Ibrahim Zadran (87)* and Darwish Rasooli (84) propelled Afghanistan to 181, before the spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad dismantled the Windies’ chase. With the second match of the three-game series scheduled for tomorrow, here is your professional guide on where to watch the remaining action live.
1. Official Broadcaster & Streaming (India)
For viewers in the Indian subcontinent, the series is a digital-only exclusive.
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- Primary Platform: FanCode (App & Website).2
- Access: You can purchase a “Tour Pass” for the entire series or a “Match Pass” for individual games.
- TV Telecast: There is no confirmed television broadcast for this series in India.3 Fans are advised to use the FanCode app on Smart TVs or casting devices for a big-screen experience.
2. Upcoming Match Schedule
All matches are being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.4
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Time (Local) | Status |
| 1st T20I | Jan 19, 2026 | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | AFG won by 38 runs |
| 2nd T20I | Wednesday, Jan 21 | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Upcoming |
| 3rd T20I | Thursday, Jan 22 | 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Upcoming |
3. Global Viewing Guide
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV | My Etisalat AFG App |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports | Flow Sports App |
| Pakistan / Bangladesh | — | Tapmad |
| UK / Europe | — | STYX Sports |
| Rest of the World | — | ACB Official YouTube Channel |
4. Series Recap: 1st T20I Highlights
- The Stand: After losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a golden duck on the first ball of the match, Zadran and Rasooli put on a masterclass, batting together for nearly 18 overs.
- The Spin Trap: Rashid Khan (2/24) and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi (3/36) proved too much for a West Indies side missing regular captain Shai Hope (currently at SA20).
- The Debut: West Indies’ Quentin Sampson showed promise on his international debut, top-scoring for his side with 30 off 24 balls before falling to Ziaur.
Quick Watch Summary
- Live Score & Stats: Available on the ICC Official App and Cricbuzz.
- Key Players to Watch: Rashid Khan (nearing 150 T20I wickets) and Brandon King (Windies stand-in captain).5
