The first T20 went pretty well with India getting a chance to test their batting depth. Rohit Sharma though did not get a chance to get a proper hit, run-out early, while Afghanistan did manage to put up a fight despite being without Rashid Khan.

IND vs AFG Match Details

Date: January 14th, 2024

Time:  7:00 PM IST

Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

IND vs AFG Weather Report

The weather looks fine with dew likely as the game goes on.

IND vs AFG Pitch Report

Indore is known for its small boundaries. The pitch too is a pretty flat one and a lot of runs could be expected. Batting second will be a better option.

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	IND Won	AFG Won	Draw	NR
Overall	6	5	0	0	1
In India	1	1	0	0	0
In the last Five Matches	5	4	0	0	1

IND vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

AFG Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Naveen Ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

IND Playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill/ Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma/ Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi/ Kuldeep Yadav, Arsdheep Singh, Mukesh Kumar

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IND vs AFG Key Players

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is in really good form but his ability in T20 Cricket despite all he has done in the format remains a question. He was the starring figure in the last T20 World Cup, but his strike-rate and style of play continue to put him under the scanner. With questions on if he and Rohit Sharma can play in the same eleven still around Virat Kohli has a lot to prove.

Ibrahim Zadran

Ibrahim Zadran was an underrated star in the previous World Cup, coming up with some gems throughout the tournament. He is a part of a growing batting line-up and has the potential to make a mark at the global stage across formats.

IND vs AFG Match Tips

Afghanistan is a competitive side but beating India at home will be a challenge, especially with the return of India’s biggest stars at the moment.

Match Prediction: India Will Win The Match