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T20 World Cup 2024 India vs Afghanistan - Super 8 Clash at Kensington Oval

In the Group 1 Super 8 round opener, India is set to play against Afghanistan at the historic Kensington Oval ground in Bridgetown, Barbados. This much-awaited game is going to be India’s debut in Group 1 as well as into the Super 8 phase.The action is set to take place on Thursday, June 20 and cricket enthusiasts are already looking forward to the event. This blog article provides you with information on the pitch report, players to watch, head-to-head records, and other crucial information pertaining to India and Afghanistan.

Match Details

Match: AFG vs IND, 43rd Match, Super 8 Group 1, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados


Head-to-Head Stats
India and Afghanistan have played each other eight times in T20 internationals, out of which India has won seven matches. India’s last match with Afghanistan was a thrilling one that went into a second Super Over, and even though Afghanistan was very close to defeating India, the latter was able to emerge victorious.

Total matches played: 8

India won: 7

Afghanistan won: 0

No result: 1


Pitch Report
In Bridgetown, Barbados, the Kensington Oval is famous for its bouncy and fast-paced nature. Bowlers can anticipate favorable conditions, leading captains to potentially choose to bowl first after winning the toss. Over the years, chasing teams have enjoyed success at this venue, with scores between 145 and 160 being seen as competitive.


Weather Update
The weather might be a major factor in this game. On Thursday, there is a chance of showers throughout the day. The predicted temperature and humidity are 28.3°C and 74%, respectively. The weather may have an impact on team tactics, especially when it comes to the toss decision.


Probable Playing 11s

India

Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.

 

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c). Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.


Key Players to Watch:

Virat Kohli (India)
As a top-order batsman with a right-handed swing, Kohli has averaged 17 runs per game over the past five games, scoring 85 runs. He may have had a fall in form, but his ability to perform well in big games keeps him a vital member of the Indian team.

 

Rohit Sharma (India)
A right-handed top-order batsman with 159 runs in his previous five matches including a 39.75 average per match. His performance and leadership are very important to India’s performance and thus he needs to be consistent.

 

Jasprit Bumrah (India)

He is a right-arm fast bowler who has bowled well in recent matches by taking 6 wickets in his last 4 matches and with an average bowling record of 9.5. Bumrah, especially against Afghanistan has proved useful, having a wicket to his name in the recent past, augments India’s bowling workforce.

 

Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan)

A left-arm fast-medium bowler who has bowled and taken 12 wickets in his last 5 games with an economy rate of 7.75. Even though he has not done well against India, current form makes him a vital player in the Afghan squad.

 

Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)

Zadran is a right-handed top-order batsman who has performed very well in his last 5 matches scoring a total of 161 runs with the average run rate of 32.2.

 

Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

A leg-break bowler who has had 4 wickets in the last three matches, with an average of 21.8. His experience and skill will be very useful for Afghanistan.

 

Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: USA vs SA Super 8 Highlights


Conclusion

With India and Afghanistan all set to battle out in this Super 8 match, cricket fans are in for a real treat. Since both teams are eyeing victory and establishing dominance in the subsequent stage of the Super 8s, cricket fans have a lot to look forward to. Especially the fans will be eager to see how the strategies will be implemented and which team will be more successful in this crucial match at the Kensington Oval.

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