Afghanistan (AFG) I'm ready to challengeIndia (Bharat) But Kensington Oval in BarbadosOpening the Group 1 matches in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday 20 June.
Although both teams have won three out of four matches, their positions in their respective groups were quite different. India topped Group A after their final league match against Canada was washed out due to bad weather. In contrast, Afghanistan finished second in Group C after losing to co-hosts West Indies by 104 runs.
India have an excellent record against Afghanistan in T20 Internationals. They have won six of their eight encounters, one match ended in a draw and one match ended in a draw. However, their last encounter, the final match of the bilateral series, was a thrilling contest that required two super overs to reach a result.
Given Afghanistan's excellent form this time around, it is expected to be a tough and very close contest. Conditions that favour Afghanistan, their powerful spinners as well as their tendency to perform better in high-stakes matches, promise a thrilling contest.
Afghanistan will have to be wary of India's pace attack and there will be a tough contest between the Afghan openers and the new ball pair of Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah.
Match Details
| match | Afghanistan vs India, Match 43 |
| venue | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| date and time | June 20, Thursday, 8 pm IST |
| Live broadcasting and streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Check here: Afghanistan vs India live score, Match 43
Pitch Report and Conditions
Batting results have varied considerably in the five World Cup matches held at Kensington Oval: on the one hand, Oman and Namibia made 109 all-out and 109 for 6; on the other, Scotland's 90 for 0 in 10 overs amid intermittent rain against England stand out. Notably, no team managed to surpass Australia's total of 164-5 against Oman, with Australia themselves breaching their own total again. This upcoming day's match will be played on a new pitch, considered one of the finest on the ground, although a somewhat uncertain weather forecast could present an additional challenge for the teams.
Head-to-head records
| Matchbox | 8 |
| Afghanistan won | 0 |
| Won by India | 6 |
| tied | 1 |
| No results | 1 |
| first ever fixture | 03/11/21 |
| Most Recent Fixtures | 17/01/24 |
Probable playing XI
Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Umarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (captain), Noor Ahmed, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
IndiaRohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Potential Best Performer
The best batsman possible: Virat Kohli
The Indian icon hasn't been in great form yet and will undoubtedly be looking to put his group stage performance behind him, scoring just five runs in three innings. Given his lofty ambitions and exceptional mental toughness to take control of high-profile games, he can be expected to be India's hero in his first match of the Super 8s.
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Potentially the best bowler: Rashid Khan
Given the sluggish nature of the Bridgetown pitch, this presents an ideal opportunity for the Afghan captain to continue his impressive form. He can once again be expected to lead his team to the task of delivering a commanding performance when needed the most.
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Today's match prediction: India will win the match
Scenario 1
India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Powerplay score: 30-40
Afghanistan: 140–160
India won the match.
Scenario 2
Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Powerplay score: 40-50
India: 165-185
India won the match.
Check here: AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction,
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis and intuition of scientists. Author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your decision.
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