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Match Details
- Date: Thursday, June 20th (IST)
- Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Afghanistan’s Journey to Super 8s
- Won 3 out of 4 matches in Group C, including a victory against New Zealand.
- Finished second in the group table with 6 points.
- Suffered a heavy defeat against West Indies in their last game.
India’s Journey to Super 8s
- Won 3 out of 4 matches in Group A (one match abandoned due to rain).
- Topped the group table with 6 points.
- Batters haven’t quite fired consistently, but bowlers have impressed.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
- Batting-friendly pitch with an average score expected to be around 165.
- Good bounce and seam movement to assist pacers.
- Partially cloudy weather with strong winds predicted.
Key Players to Watch
- Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk, batsman), Fazalhaq Farooqi (bowler), Rashid Khan (bowler)
- India: Rishabh Pant (wk, batsman), Suryakumar Yadav (batsman), Jasprit Bumrah (bowler), Arshdeep Singh (bowler)
Head-to-Head
- India holds a dominant advantage, winning 7 out of 8 T20I encounters against Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan is yet to register a win against India in this format.
Match Prediction
While Afghanistan’s bowling attack, led by Farooqi and Rashid Khan, can be a threat, their batting remains a concern. India’s bowling attack looks strong, and their batting lineup boasts depth despite some recent struggles from the top order.
India is favored to win this match based on their overall form and head-to-head record. However, Afghanistan should not be underestimated, especially with their potent spin attack.
