In a commanding performance at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia, the West Indies crushed Afghanistan by 104 runs in their final Group C match of the T20 World Cup.

Brief Scores:

West Indies: 218-5 in 20 overs

  - Nicholas Pooran 98

  - Johnson Charles 43

  - Rovman Powell 26

  - Gulbadin Naib 2-14

  - Azmatullah Omarzai 1-41

  - Naveen ul Haq 1-41

Afghanistan: 114 all out in 16.2 overs

  - Ibrahim Zadran 38

  - Azmatullah Omarzai 23

  - Obed McCoy 3-14

  - Akeal Hosein 2-21

  - Gudakesh Motie 2-28

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they might have regretted as the West Indies posted an imposing total of 218-5. Nicholas Pooran led the charge with a blistering 98, falling just short of a century. He was well supported by Johnson Charles (43) and Rovman Powell (26). Afghanistan's bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies’ aggressive batting, with Gulbadin Naib being the standout with figures of 2-14.

In response, Afghanistan's batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of chasing a mammoth total. Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 38, but no other batsman could mount a significant challenge. The West Indies' bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with Obed McCoy taking 3-14 and Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie contributing with two wickets each.

The victory by 104 runs underlines the West Indies' dominance in this match and secures their spot in the tournament's knockout stages.