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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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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

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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

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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 Match Stats

Match 40, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

WI • 1st inn
218/5

AFG • 1st inn
114/10

BATTER

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

BOWLER

Akeal Hosein

Andre Russell

Alzarri Joseph

Gudakesh Motie

Obed McCoy

West Indies vs Afghanistan Match Stats

Match 40, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

WI • 1st inn218/5

AFG • 1st inn114/10

BATTER

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W)c Andre Russell b Akeal Hosein

Ibrahim Zadranc Johnson Charles b Obed McCoy

Gulbadin Naiblbw b Gudakesh Motie

Azmatullah Omarzaic Rovman Powell b Akeal Hosein

Najibullah Zadranc Johnson Charles b Obed McCoy

Mohammad Nabib Obed McCoy

Karim Janatrun out (Brandon King / Akeal Hosein)

Rashid Khan (C)c Rovman Powell b Andre Russell

Noor Ahmadc Sherfane Rutherford b Gudakesh Motie

Naveen-ul-Haqc Nicholas Pooran b Alzarri Joseph

Fazalhaq Farooqinot out