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Shamar Springer's Hat-Trick Seals West Indies' Consolation Win Over Afghanistan

Shamar Springer delivered a decisive hat-trick in the 19th over to secure a 15-run consolation victory for the West Indies in the third T20I against Afghanistan. Despite the win, Afghanistan clinched the three-match series 2-1. Chasing 152, Afghanistan's chase was anchored by Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 but collapsed after his dismissal to Springer. Springer was named Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul and a quick cameo with the bat.

Key Points: Shamar Springer Hat-Trick Wins 3rd T20I for West Indies

  • Shamar Springer's match-winning hat-trick
  • Afghanistan wins T20I series 2-1
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz scores 71 in chase
  • West Indies post 151/7 after middle-order stutter
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Shamar's hat-trick helps West Indies secure consolation win over Afghanistan in 3rd T20I

Shamar Springer's hat-trick secures a 15-run win for West Indies against Afghanistan in the final T20I. Afghanistan wins series 2-1.

"Shamar took a hat-trick, becoming the third West Indies bowler to do so after Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd."

Dubai, January 23

A hat-trick from all-rounder Shamar Springer sealed a consolation win for West Indies by 15 runs in their final T20I against Afghanistan at Dubai.

On Thursday, Shamar took a hat-trick, becoming the third West Indies bowler to do so after Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd.

Afghanistan has taken the three-match T20I series 2-1.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first. West Indies lost their wickets regularly, with half their side gone for 103 runs in 15.5 overs, with skipper Brandon King (47 in 35 balls, with two fours and three sixes) scoring the bulk of the runs.

Spinner Rashid Khan (2/13 in four overs) and pacer Abdollah Ahmadzai (2/30 in four overs) did the most damage.

Matthew Forde (27 in 11 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Shamar (16 in nine balls, with three fours) played quick cameos, taking WI to 151/7 in 20 overs.

During the run-chase of 152, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz (71 in 58 balls, with eight fours and a six) started strongly with Ibrahim Zadran (28 in 27 balls, with four boundaries), putting on a 72-run stand for the first wicket.

But going ahead, Afghanistan collapsed to 133/8 in 19.2 overs, with Shamar getting a hat-trick in the 19th over, removing Gurbaz, Rashid Khan (0), and Shahidullah (0). Afghanistan ended at 136/8 in 20 overs.

Shamar took four wickets for 20 runs in four overs, with Khary Pierre, Forde, and Ramon Simmonds getting a wicket each too. Shamar took home the 'Player of the Match' award for his fine display with the ball and a cameo with the bat.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Afghanistan's batting collapse is a bit worrying. Gurbaz played so well, but the middle order just vanished. They need to work on that before the big tournaments. Still, winning the series 2-1 is a good achievement for them.
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Rahul R
Respect to West Indies for not giving up. That's the kind of cricket we love to see. Shamar's over changed everything. Reminds me of some thrilling IPL finishes!
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Aryan P
Honestly, the match felt a bit flat until the 19th over. The pitch seemed slow, and both teams struggled to get going. But Shamar's hat-trick was pure fire! Made staying up late to watch worth it. 😅
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Sarah B
Good to see emerging players like Shamar Springer make a mark. The future of West Indies cricket looks bright with such all-rounders. Congrats to Afghanistan on the series win – they are becoming a seriously good T20 side.

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