Afghanistan finish on zero as West Indies, Chris Gayle sign off with win
Teenager Ikram Alikhil and Rahmat Shah struck half-centuries, but it was not enough for Afghanistan to earn their first points
04/07Result
42nd match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Leeds, Jul 4 2019
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
288 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
04/07Result
42nd match, ICC Cricket World Cup at Leeds, Jul 4 2019
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
288 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
No more World Cups, 'I don't intend to put my body on the line' - Chris Gayle
There are still some limited-overs internationals and T20 leagues, on the anvil, but the charismatic West Indies opener is done with World Cups
Afghanistan find accidental hero in Ikram Alikhil
He wasn't part of the original squad, and he started the tournament in the lower order. What could this teenaged wicketkeeper-batsman do at No. 3? Plenty
Live report - Afghanistan v West Indies
Can Afghanistan end their World Cup with a win and give their coach Simmons a happy farewell?
The curious case of Phil Simmons
Afghanistan stand to lose one of the best coaches in the world because of off-field drama, and West Indies could stand to benefit (again) at their expense
Preview
Afghanistan's chance to give coach Phil Simmons a send-off gift
Afghanistan have beaten West Indies thrice in their last four completed matches. Can they add another win to their kitty?
