India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I - Afghanistan Tour of India, 2024 - Match Prediction & Updates

The Afghanistan tour of India, 2024 is about to start with a first T20I match as India contests against Afghanistan. Let’s see what this match has in store for us, cricket lovers!

India welcomes Afghanistan for the Afghanistan Tour of India, 2024. The conquest for the trophy starts with the first T20I match at IS Bindra Stadium on 11-Jan-2024, 07:00 PM.

Pitch Report

One of the finest batting pitches in India, IS Bindra Stadium offers a suitable environment for the pacers in the early stages and great assistance for the spinners as the game progresses. The dew is expected which would favor the chasing team.

Weather Report

It is going to be bone-chilling as the winters are ruthless in Northern India. The minimum temperature could fall to (7) degrees, moreover, chilled winds can take over the stadium as the wind is expected at 13 km/h. The most important factor - humidity stands at 66% which might increase the dampness of the pitch as the game progresses and night advances.

T20 Records at IS Bindra Stadium

Pacers have taken (38) wickets in six T20Is at the venue, while spinners have taken (22) wickets. Notably, the chasing team has won four occasions, compared to two triumphs for defending teams. Again, the chasing team is likely to get a win.

Head to Head & Last Five Matches Record

In terms of one-on-one contests, India has a higher position. Among a total of (5) matches played, India has (4) and Afghanistan none, one match was NR.

Surely, India has the upper hand as per head-to-head records. India also has a home-ground advantage. Can Afghanistan come out stronger?

ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings

India is leading here as well, standing stronger at the first spot. The Men’s T20I Team has played a total of (68) matches. Whereas Afghanistan is the (10th) spot, the team has exactly half the experience of the Indian team. Afghanistan Men’s T20I Team has played a total (34) matches.

Probable Playing XI

India

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan.

Afghanistan

Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf , Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad/Qais Ahmad.