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IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: In anticipation of the impending ICC T20 World Cup, India and Afghanistan are honing their skills in a three-match series held in India. The Indian team has reinforced its lineup with the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both making a comeback to the format after a 14-month hiatus. Nevertheless, Kohli won’t be available for the tournament’s opening match and is slated to join the squad after the said fixture.
Rohit Sharma’s Indian cricket team is set to take on Ibrahim Zadran’s Afghanistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 14. India currently holds a 1-0 lead in the series following a convincing victory over Afghanistan in the first game. Adding to the positive developments for the Men in Blue, Virat Kohli is set to be in contention for selection in this upcoming match.
In the 1st T20I, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube guided India to a comfortable victory, chasing down Afghanistan’s target of 173 with six wickets and 26 balls to spare. Jaiswal’s explosive 68 off 34 balls, along with Dube’s unbeaten 63 off 32 balls, formed a rapid 92-run partnership in just 42 deliveries. Virat Kohli added a quick 29 runs in 16 balls, securing the win for India.
Jaiswal’s half-century in 27 balls set a record as the fastest by an Indian against Afghanistan in T20Is, only for Dube to break that record shortly after, reaching his fifty in just 22 deliveries. Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib contributed with a solid 57 in 35 balls, propelling them to a total of 172, with a late surge yielding 63 runs in the last five overs. Rohit Sharma, however, faced disappointment with a second consecutive duck in the series, falling to Fazalhaq Farooqi on the first ball.
Match Details
Teams: India and Afghanistan
Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
Date: 14-01-2024
Time: 7:00 PM (IST)
IND vs AFG T20I: Full Squads
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson(w), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi
Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Karim Janat, Ikram Alikhil, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib
Player News
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are making a return to the T20I squad for the first time since India’s semi-final loss to England at the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, Kohli was unavailable for Thursday’s game due to personal reasons.
The comeback of Rohit Sharma also brings a change at the top of the order. Coach Rahul Dravid has confirmed that Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal are India’s preferred opening pair in T20Is, providing a valuable left-right combination. Jaiswal’s aggressive approach from the start makes him a more promising option than Shubman Gill, who is the third opener in the squad.
Although Gill has shown improvement in his ability to hit sixes, his powerplay strike rate in all T20s since the beginning of 2023 is only 138.44, while Jaiswal’s stands at 163.69. In the absence of Kohli, Gill might fill in at No. 3 on Thursday but could potentially be benched for the last two games.
Afghanistan, looking to build on their successes from the 2023 ODI World Cup, has a series of nine T20Is leading up to the T20 World Cup. This provides them with ample time to finalize their first-choice XI, play together, and make necessary adjustments.
Considering this, they have selected a 19-member squad for this series. Rashid Khan is included in the roster but will not play due to ongoing recovery from back surgery. In Rashid’s absence, Ibrahim Zadran will once again lead the side.
Afghanistan faced a setback last month when Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman expressed their desire to be released from their central contracts to play franchise cricket. However, all three players are now back in the national team and are expected to play significant roles.
IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Playing 11
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah-Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
IND vs AFG T20I: HEAD-TO-HEAD
In the T20 format, India and Afghanistan have crossed paths in a total of 5 matches. Among these encounters, India emerged victorious in 4 games, showcasing their dominance in the head-to-head competition. Conversely, Afghanistan has yet to secure a win against India, having notched up zero victories in these T20 clashes. Additionally, one match in this series concluded without a result, contributing to the statistical history of their T20 encounters. This historical record highlights India’s consistent success against Afghanistan in T20 cricket.
FAQs
Where is the 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan being held?
The 2nd T20 match between India and Afghanistan will be held at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
What time does the India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I start?
The 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan will start at 7:00 pm IST.
How to watch India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I from India?
The fans can stream the inaugural T20I between India and Afghanistan online on the Jio Cinema. The match will be streamed on the app. India’s last piece of T20I action ahead of the World Cup will be telecasted across the Sports 18 Network.
Rohit Sharma’s Indian cricket team is set to take on Ibrahim Zadran’s Afghanistan in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 14. India currently holds a 1-0 lead in the series following a convincing victory over Afghanistan in the first game. Adding to the positive developments for the Men in Blue, Virat Kohli is set to be in contention for selection in this upcoming match.
In the 1st T20I, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube guided India to a comfortable victory, chasing down Afghanistan’s target of 173 with six wickets and 26 balls to spare. Jaiswal’s explosive 68 off 34 balls, along with Dube’s unbeaten 63 off 32 balls, formed a rapid 92-run partnership in just 42 deliveries. Virat Kohli added a quick 29 runs in 16 balls, securing the win for India.
Jaiswal’s half-century in 27 balls set a record as the fastest by an Indian against Afghanistan in T20Is, only for Dube to break that record shortly after, reaching his fifty in just 22 deliveries. Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib contributed with a solid 57 in 35 balls, propelling them to a total of 172, with a late surge yielding 63 runs in the last five overs. Rohit Sharma, however, faced disappointment with a second consecutive duck in the series, falling to Fazalhaq Farooqi on the first ball.
Match Details
Teams: India and Afghanistan
Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
Date: 14-01-2024
Time: 7:00 PM (IST)
IND vs AFG T20I: Full Squads
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson(w), Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi
Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Karim Janat, Ikram Alikhil, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib
Player News
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are making a return to the T20I squad for the first time since India’s semi-final loss to England at the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, Kohli was unavailable for Thursday’s game due to personal reasons.
The comeback of Rohit Sharma also brings a change at the top of the order. Coach Rahul Dravid has confirmed that Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal are India’s preferred opening pair in T20Is, providing a valuable left-right combination. Jaiswal’s aggressive approach from the start makes him a more promising option than Shubman Gill, who is the third opener in the squad.
Although Gill has shown improvement in his ability to hit sixes, his powerplay strike rate in all T20s since the beginning of 2023 is only 138.44, while Jaiswal’s stands at 163.69. In the absence of Kohli, Gill might fill in at No. 3 on Thursday but could potentially be benched for the last two games.
Afghanistan, looking to build on their successes from the 2023 ODI World Cup, has a series of nine T20Is leading up to the T20 World Cup. This provides them with ample time to finalize their first-choice XI, play together, and make necessary adjustments.
Considering this, they have selected a 19-member squad for this series. Rashid Khan is included in the roster but will not play due to ongoing recovery from back surgery. In Rashid’s absence, Ibrahim Zadran will once again lead the side.
Afghanistan faced a setback last month when Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman expressed their desire to be released from their central contracts to play franchise cricket. However, all three players are now back in the national team and are expected to play significant roles.
IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Playing 11
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah-Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
IND vs AFG T20I: HEAD-TO-HEAD
In the T20 format, India and Afghanistan have crossed paths in a total of 5 matches. Among these encounters, India emerged victorious in 4 games, showcasing their dominance in the head-to-head competition. Conversely, Afghanistan has yet to secure a win against India, having notched up zero victories in these T20 clashes. Additionally, one match in this series concluded without a result, contributing to the statistical history of their T20 encounters. This historical record highlights India’s consistent success against Afghanistan in T20 cricket.
FAQs
Where is the 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan being held?
The 2nd T20 match between India and Afghanistan will be held at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
What time does the India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I start?
The 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan will start at 7:00 pm IST.
How to watch India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I from India?
The fans can stream the inaugural T20I between India and Afghanistan online on the Jio Cinema. The match will be streamed on the app. India’s last piece of T20I action ahead of the World Cup will be telecasted across the Sports 18 Network.