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Mujeeb's Hat-Trick, Atal & Rasooli Fifties Seal Afghanistan's Series Win Over WI

Afghanistan defeated West Indies by 39 runs in the second T20I to clinch the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. A brilliant 115-run partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli propelled Afghanistan to 189/4. Mujeeb ur Rahman's four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, dismantled the West Indies chase despite a fighting fifty from Brandon King. The bowling attack, led by Mujeeb, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, bundled out West Indies for 150.

Key Points: Afghanistan Beat West Indies, Clinch T20I Series 2-0

  • Mujeeb ur Rahman's four-wicket haul & hat-trick
  • Darwish Rasooli's 68-run blitz
  • Sediqullah Atal's anchoring 53
  • West Indies collapse for 150
  • Afghanistan takes unassailable 2-0 lead
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Mujeeb's hat-trick, Atal, Rasooli fifties sink West Indies to series loss against Afghanistan

Mujeeb ur Rahman's hat-trick and fifties from Atal and Rasooli power Afghanistan to a 39-run win and an unassailable 2-0 series lead over West Indies.

"The fifth wicket of Brandon became Mujeeb's hat-trick wicket - Match Report"

Dubai, January 22

A four-wicket haul from Mujeeb ur Rahman and half-centuries from Darwish Rasooli and Sediqullah Atal helped Afghanistan seal a series win over West Indies, beating the two-time world champions of the format by 39 runs in the second T20I at Dubai on Wednesday.

With this win, Afghanistan has taken an unassailable lead of 2-0 over the Windies.

West Indies won the toss and elected to field first. Afghanistan was reduced to 37/2 in 4.5 overs. A 115-run stand between Atal (53 in 42 balls, with two fours and three sixes) and Rasooli (68 in 39 balls, with five fours and three sixes) brought the Afghans back into the game.

Azmatullah Omarzai, the top-ranked T20I all-rounder, played a vital cameo of 26* in 13 balls, with a four and two sixes, taking Afghanistan to 189/4 in 20 overs.

Matthew Forde (2/25 in four overs) was the pick of the bowlers for the West Indies. Shamar Joseph and Ramon Simmonds took a wicket each.

In the run chase, WI was reduced to 38/3 in eight overs, with Mujeeb getting two wickets of Evin Lewis and Johnson Charles in a row. Skipper Brandon King (50 in 41 balls, with two fours and four sixes) and Shimron Hetmyer (46 in 17 balls, with a four and six sixes) put on a 68-run stand for the fourth wicket. The fifth wicket of Brandon became Mujeeb's hat-trick wicket, making him the third Afghanistan bowler after Rashid Khan and Karim Janat to take a T20I hat-trick.

WI collapsed to 150 all out in 18.5 overs, with Mujeeb (4/21), Omarzai (2/20) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (2/28) being the pick of the bowlers.

Mujeeb took home the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Honestly, West Indies' performance is worrying. They are two-time champions but seem to lack consistency. Their batting collapsed after that King-Hetmyer partnership. They need to sort out their middle order before the World Cup.
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Ananya R
The fight and spirit of the Afghan team is just incredible. Coming from where they have, every victory is so emotional. Rasooli and Atal's partnership was the game-changer. More power to them! ❤️
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Vikram M
Mujeeb is a world-class bowler. His control and variations are top-notch. Seeing him and Rashid Khan in the same team is a nightmare for any batting line-up. India will have to be very careful when we play them next!
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Karthik V
While I celebrate Afghanistan's win, I have a respectful criticism. The article focuses only on the main performers. What about the fielding effort? A series win is built on teamwork. Would have liked to hear about any great catches or saves.
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David E
Hetmyer's 46 off 17 was pure fire! But it's a classic case of too little, too late. The top order has to give a platform. Credit to Afghanistan's bowlers for holding their nerve under that assault.

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