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West Indies captain Rovman Powell surpassed legendary cricketer Kieron Pollard for a big record as Windies skipper after beating Afghanistan by 104 runs.

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Rovman Powell surpasses legendary Kieron Pollard for epic feat as West Indies captain

West Indies defeated Afghanistan by 104 runs. However, Rashid Khan was still confident despite facing the first loss of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Rovman Powell and Rashid Khan in frame (Getty)

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'This loss does not affect us': Rashid Khan confident despite loss 104-run defeat against West Indies

Rovman Powell talked about the rise of the West Indies after a dominant 104-run win against Afghanistan in the final group game of the T20 World Cup 2024.

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'When I started my journey we were ranked 8 or 9': Emotional Powell reflects on West Indies' rise after historic win over Afghanistan

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Romario Shepherd and Roston Chase celebrate a wicket with Alzarri Joseph (Getty Images)

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Star all-rounder Romario Shepherd leaves West Indies camp ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against England

T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan were humbled by co-hosts West Indies as they suffered a 104-run loss after Nicholas Pooran scored 98 runs.

Nicholas Pooran congratulates Akeal Hosein for a wicket against Afghanistan (Getty Images)

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Nicholas Pooran stars with 98-run knock as West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs to continue unbeaten run on a record-breaking night

Thanks to the 36-run over bowled by Azmatullah Omarzai, Nicholas Pooran and Johnson Charles broke the record for the highest powerplay score in T20 World Cups.

Nicholas Pooran and Johnson Charles during their partnership against Afghanistan (Getty Images)

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Nicholas Pooran, Johnson Charles help West Indies break 10-year-old T20 World Cup record for highest powerplay score

West Indies team will be taking on Afghanistan in match 40 of the T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams are currently undefeated and have already reached the Super 8 stage.

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West Indies vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024 live streaming: How to watch WI vs AFG clash in US, Canada and India?

West Indies team will be facing Afghanistan in match 40 of the T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams are currently unbeaten and would be eyeing another win.

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West Indies vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

WI vs AFG, Match 40, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, 18 June 2024 - Scorecard

WI • 1st innings
218/5

AFG • 2nd innings
114/10

BATTERS

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)
c Andre Russell b Akeal Hosein

Ibrahim Zadran
c Johnson Charles b Obed McCoy

Gulbadin Naib
lbw b Gudakesh Motie

Azmatullah Omarzai
c Rovman Powell b Akeal Hosein

Najibullah Zadran
c Johnson Charles b Obed McCoy

Mohammad Nabi
b Obed McCoy

Karim Janat
run out (Brandon King / Akeal Hosein)

Rashid Khan (C)
c Rovman Powell b Andre Russell

Noor Ahmad
c Sherfane Rutherford b Gudakesh Motie

Naveen-ul-Haq
c Nicholas Pooran b Alzarri Joseph

Fazalhaq Farooqi
not out

BOWLERS

Akeal Hosein

Andre Russell

Alzarri Joseph

Gudakesh Motie

Obed McCoy

Fall Of Wicket

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Gulbadin Naib

Ibrahim Zadran

Najibullah Zadran

Mohammad Nabi

Azmatullah Omarzai

Karim Janat

Noor Ahmad

Naveen-ul-Haq

Rashid Khan