IND vs AFG Match Preview
India's batting prowess has been on full display, with an emphasis on strike rate rather than preserving their averages or wickets. Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube have stood out, but Virat Kohli's cameo in the second match was also brilliant.
The inclusion of Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, and Washington Sundar in the lineup provides India with a wealth of depth, allowing them to adopt an aggressive playing style throughout.
The bowling attack has been exceptional, spearheaded by the impressive Axar Patel. He has utilized all his skills to restrict the opposition batsmen and claim crucial wickets. Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, and Mukesh Kumar have also performed admirably in their respective roles.
However, Ravi Bishnoi may be the only bowler who feels disappointed with his performances thus far.
Afghanistan's batting performance has been underwhelming, with a noticeable absence of players who can maintain the required tempo. The team's lack of power across the lineup and heavy reliance on the openers have hindered their progress.
In order to have a chance of succeeding in the upcoming third and final match, it is crucial for runs to be scored by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Additionally, the presence of Noor Ahmad as a potential game-changer, combined with the experience of Mujeeb ur Rahman, could prove to be advantageous for the bowling unit.
Weather Report
The conditions in Bengaluru are expected to be ideal for cricket. It will be slightly warmer than the north of India but not too hot to be uncomfortable. There is also no rain forecast.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is normally a batting beauty. The small outfield and the high altitude make the venue ideal for six-hitting. We could be in for a really high-scoring match. 200 should be seen as par batting first.
Team News
No injuries to report of.
IND vs AFG Probable 11
IND Playing 11
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Jitesh Sharma (Wk)
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mukesh Kumar
AFG Playing 11
- Ibrahim Zadran (C)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
- Gulbadin Naib
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Najibullah Zadran
- Karim Janat
- Mujeeb ur Rahman
- Noor Ahmad
- Naveen ul Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Dream11 Prediction
We think India will win this match with ease and should be able to take the series 3-0. A few changes in the team could make things a bit more interesting.
Top Picks
IND vs AFG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: J Sharma, R Gurbaz
Batters: R Sharma, V Kohli, I Zadran, Y Jaiswal (C)
All-rounders: M Nabi, G Naib, S Dube (VC), A Omarzai
Bowlers: M Kumar
