Cricket Prediction | India vs Afghanistan | 2nd T20I | Jan 14 – Can IND win the series after defeating AFG?

IND vs AFG Match Analysis

India would be pleased that the younger players took over for their top batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, following their failures. After a 14-month absence, captain Rohit is returning to the T20I team and will be keen to make an impression in this encounter. We anticipate a big cameo from him up top.

For personal reasons, Virat Kohli missed the first game but will return for the second one. Additionally, he hopes to establish himself as the format’s authority once more. Also, keep an eye out for Rinku Singh. The chosen finisher for India, who has been hitting it at 172, has been in amazing form.

Afghanistan’s performance in the opening game of the series was subpar, and they will need to improve significantly to defeat this Indian team in their backyard. Despite having a fantastic batting surface, they could only muster 158 runs, mostly because of Mohammed Nabi (42 off 27 balls).

IND vs AFG Team Preview & Squads

India

Team India has begun the T20I series on a brilliant note. On a Mohali surface, 158 was never going to be sufficient, especially with all the dew pouring in. However, the chase was halted early on, as the hosts fell behind 28-2 in 4 overs. There were no further mishaps thanks to a career-best effort from Shivam Dube (60* off 40) and a rapid 31 off 20 balls from Jitesh Sharma.

India would be pleased with the youthful players who took over for their top batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, following their failures. Coming back to the T20I team after a 14-month absence, captain Rohit will be keen to make an impression in this encounter, thus we anticipate a big cameo from him up top.

The Indian seamers Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, and Shivam Dube performed admirably on a good batting surface with little movement upfront and no genuine signs of spin. The best of the bunch was left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who claimed figures of 2-23 in 4 overs. These bowlers have their work cut out for them, as the Indore surface is predicted to be yet another batting marvel.

India Squads

India Squads

Rohit Sharma (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Shubman Gill/ Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar/ Avesh Khan, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar, and Shivam Dube.

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is now expected to provide a strong debut. With 206 runs scored in his last 7 games at an average of 29.43 and a strike rate of 149.27, the opening batter has been in great form lately.

Ibrahim Zadran should also play well since the flat surface will let him use a wide variety of strokes.

Afghanistan’s bowling appeared to be lacking when ace spinner Rashid Khan was not available. Although Mujeeb Ur Rahman (21-2 from 4 overs) performed admirably, Naveen-ul-Haq, who was dismissed for 43 runs in 3.3 overs, was the most disappointing of the others. They are going to get hauled again on this beautiful batting wicket since their bowling doesn’t appear dangerous enough.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan Squads

Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and Najibullah Zadran.

IND vs AFG outfield report

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Teams that bat first typically find this to be a favorable location. Nevertheless, the side winning the toss may decide to bowl first because it’s winter and dew will play a significant role in the second innings.

On the day of the match, Mohali is not likely to experience rain. Since it is still winter in the northern part of India, the temperatures will be low and there may be some dew.

The Holkar Cricket Stadium has only hosted three Twenty20 matches, and in those matches, batting first has averaged 210 runs. India’s historic 260-5 victory over Sri Lanka in 2017 is the biggest score ever recorded at the location. The first-batting team’s goal should be to score between 200 and 210 runs.

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five games, India has won four, and one match is abandoned.

India vs Afghanistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• India

Player of the Match

• India – Rinku Singh

Most runs

• India – Rinku Singh
• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Most wickets

• India – Ravi Bishnoi
• Afghanistan – Azmatullah Omarzai

Most sixes

• India – Rinku Singh
• Afghanistan – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Team Scores Batting First

• India – 210+
• Afghanistan – 190+

According to cricket analysts, India has a 76.4% chance to win.

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