IND vs. AFG Live: First XI, Pitch Report & More

IND vs. AFG, a new Asian rivalry, will be witnessed in Arun Jaitli Stadium on Wednesday, ICC Cricket World Cup Matchday 9. India has a strong record against Afghanistan, winning all their head-to-head contests. Like Bangladesh, Afghanistan played their debut test match against India.

Afghanistan emerged from that match with experience and strength. After a month, Afghanistan tied a Super 4 Asia Cup match against India, almost beating them. In the World Cup the following year, Afghanistan nearly upset India, with Mohammad Nabi leading them.

However, Mohammed Shami’s last-over hat-trick saved India. Since then, India has consistently beaten Afghanistan, but it’s never taken for granted.

Match Details

IND vs. AFG Match Key Players

India

• Rohit Sharma: Rohit is the captain of India and one of the best batters in the world. He has a good record against Afghanistan and will look to lead his team to victory in this match.
• Virat Kohli: Kohli is another world-class batter who is back in form. He scored a century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and will look to carry that form into the World Cup.
• KL Rahul: Rahul is another talented batter who is in good form. He is a versatile player who can bat anywhere in the order and is also a good wicket-keeper.
• Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar is one of the most exciting batters in the world right now. He is a 360-degree player who can score runs all over the park.
• Hardik Pandya: Pandya is a valuable all-rounder who can bat, bowl, and field. He will be key to India’s success in this match.
• Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He is a wicket-taker and can also bowl economically. He will be key to India’s success in this match.

Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Gurbaz is a young and talented wicket-keeper batter who is known for his aggressive style of play. He will look to give Afghanistan a good start in this match.
• Naveen-ul-Haq: Naveen is a fast bowler who can bowl at speeds of over 150 kmph. He will be looking to trouble the Indian batsmen with his pace and bounce.
• Rashid Khan: Rashid is one of the best spinners in the world. He is a wicket-taker and can also bowl economically. He will be key to Afghanistan’s success in this match.
• Mohammad Nabi: Nabi is a veteran all-rounder who can bat, bowl, and field. He will be key to Afghanistan’s success in this match.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Mujeeb is a young and talented spinner who has been in good form in recent months. He will look to trouble the Indian batters with his variations.

IND vs. AFG Head to Head Records

Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

The Arun Jaitley Stadium wickets used to be slow, favoring slower bowlers and spinners as the game progressed. However, the freshly laid pitches, prepared using black soil, have now added life to the wickets, making them more lively.

There won’t be any rain in Delhi on Wednesday, October 11. The capital city will have plenty of sunshine, and the maximum temperature will reach 36 degrees Celsius in the noon. The evenings will be cooler, with the temperature dropping to 30 degrees Celsius.

India Probable First XI

Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan/Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, / Surya Kumar, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj/Mohammed Shami.

Afghanistan Probable First XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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