T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Afghanistan Preview, Probable Playing XI And More

Afghanistan (AFG) had a strong showing in the group stages, winning their first three matches consecutively. However, they faced a heavy defeat against the West Indies, losing by 104 runs and finishing second in their group. With a robust batting lineup, versatile all-rounders, and an impressive bowling attack, Afghanistan presents a formidable challenge.

India (IND) topped their Group A fixtures, securing 7 points from four games with victories over Ireland, Pakistan, and the USA, advancing to the Super-8 stages smoothly. A key concern for India is the form of veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, especially since Kohli has yet to deliver a strong performance with the bat.

IND vs AFG Pitch Report

Weather forecasts predict intermittent showers throughout Thursday. The winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first. The Barbados pitch is known for its pace and bounce, offering good movement for bowlers. Historically, teams chasing have had success at this venue, with a competitive total expected to be around 145-160 runs.

Team India Probable Playing XI

Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), SA Yadav, S Dubey, HH Pandya, RA Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Afghanistan Probable Playing XI

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

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