**Springer’s Epic Hat-Trick Seals West Indies Consolation Win Over Afghanistan in Thriller!**

In a dramatic finale to the T20I series in Dubai, Shamar Springer’s sensational hat-trick propelled West Indies to a thrilling 15-run victory over Afghanistan in the third match, preventing a clean sweep despite Afghanistan clinching the series 2-1.[1][3][6]

West Indies posted 151 for 7 after being sent in to bat, with skipper Brandon King top-scoring on 47 and Matthew Forde contributing a quickfire 27 off 11 balls. Afghanistan’s bowlers struck back effectively, led by Rashid Khan (2-13) and Abdollah Ahmadzai (2-30), restricting the Caribbean side’s momentum.[3][6]

Chasing 152, Afghanistan appeared in command early on, thanks to opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s gritty 71 off 58 balls and a 72-run opening stand with Ibrahim Zadran (28 off 27). At one stage, they needed just 58 off the last six overs with nine wickets intact.[1][6][8]

However, Springer turned the game on its head in the 19th over, claiming a hat-trick—dismissing Sediqullah Atal (7), captain Rashid Khan, and Shahidullah with three consecutive deliveries. This remarkable feat, the third by a West Indies player in T20Is, triggered Afghanistan’s collapse to 136 for 8. Springer finished with figures of 4-20.[1][6][8]

Matthew Forde’s breakthrough wicket of Zadran and Khary Pierre’s lbw of Darwish Rasooli (4) added to Afghanistan’s woes. In the final over, they needed 20 but could only muster 4, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman run out.[1][6]

Despite the loss, Afghanistan dominated the series, winning the first two T20Is by 38 and 39 runs respectively, showcasing their strength in UAE conditions. For West Indies, this win provides momentum ahead of their upcoming T20I series against South Africa.[3][4]

Springer’s heroics, including a chest-roll celebration, stole the spotlight, upstaging Rashid Khan’s economical spell and marking West Indies’ first win at the venue in six attempts.[6][7]