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West Indies restrict Afghanistan to 7-123

West Indies look to make it four in a row at the T20 World Cup after limiting Afghanistan to a score of 7-123.

West Indies players celebrate after claiming a wicket
West Indies look to make it four in a row at the T20 World Cup after limiting Afghanistan to 7-123. (AAP)

Samuel Badree took 3-14 as West Indies targeted a fourth successive victory at the World Twenty20 by restricting Afghanistan to 7-123 on Sunday.

West Indies captain Darren Sammy opted to bowl for the fourth time in a row and the decision paid off as Afghanistan's top order crumbled against Badree on a turning wicket.

Key batsmen Mohammad Shahzad (24) and captain Asghar Stanikzai (16) were dismissed trying expansive shots off the legspinner.

Najibullah Zadran anchored the innings with an unbeaten 48 off 40 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six.

West Indies has already qualified for the semi-finals after beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and England. Afghanistan have lost their three group matches.

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West Indies rested Chris Gayle, giving a T20 debut to 24-year-old opener Evin Lewis.


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