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Samuels stars as world champs Windies sweep Afghanistan

by June 5th, 2017

The West Indies, led by Man of The Match, Marlon Samuels beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets at Warner Park to complete a sweep of the three-match T20 International series.

The visitors, winning the toss and batting first, made 146 for 6 from their 20 overs with Mohammad Nabi getting 38 and Noor Al Zadran 35.

Kesrick Williams was the pick of the West Indies bowlers with 3 wickets for 34 runs.

There was one each for the trio of Rovman Powell, Samuel Badree and Jerome Raylor.

The Windies in reply then made 147 for 3 in 19.2 overs.

Samuels was the chief run-scorer with a quick-fire 89 not out from 66 balls which included 6 fours and 3 sixes.

The right hander was also named Man of The Series.

Windies skipper Carlos Brathwaite speaking after paid tribute to Samuels and said it was a clinical performance by the team.

Final scores, Afghanistan 146 for 6, West Indies 147 for 3.

Both teams now look ahead to the three-match one day international series which bowls off in St. Lucia on Friday.

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