Match Timing: 11 October 2023 14:00
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
In their opening match of the ODI World Cup, India faced significant pressure moments, highlighting the challenge of adapting swiftly to various playing conditions across nine different venues, as emphasized by captain Rohit Sharma.
New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla, known for its high-scoring pitch, will host the match against Afghanistan. Shubman Gill's absence due to dengue opens the door for Ishan Kishan, who, along with Shreyas Iyer, will look to rectify their shot-selection issues from the previous game against Australia. Facing Afghanistan's attack might be comparatively easier, given the smaller ground dimensions that favor strokeplay.
The match marks a homecoming for Virat Kohli, who will aim to shine alongside KL Rahul, the standout performer in India's recent matches.
In the bowling department, India might consider bringing in Mohammad Shamior Shardul Thakur for R Ashwin, depending on the conditions.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan, after a tough loss against Bangladesh, will rely on their spinners' strength and hope for an improved batting performance, especially from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Spinner Mujeeb Zadran and Rashid Khan are key elements in Afghanistan's bowling strategy, with batters aiming for better results against Rashid in the ODI format.
Predicted XIs
India
Rohit Sharma(Captain)
Ishan Kishan
Virat Kohli
Shreyas Iyer
KL Rahul (Wicket-Keeper)
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Mohammed Shami/Shardul Thakur
Kuldeep Yadav
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(Wicket-Keeper)
Ibrahim Zadran
Rahmat Shah
Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain)
Najibullah Zadran
Mohammad Nabi
Azmatullah Omarzai
Rashid Khan
Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Naveen-ul-Haq
Fantasy XIs
Rohit Sharma (Captain)
Virat Kohli (Vice-Captain)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
KL Rahul
Hardik Pandya
Ravindra Jadeja
Mohammad Nabi
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Jasprit Bumrah
Mohammed Siraj
Rashid Khan
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