India (IND) will lock horns with Afghanistan (AFG) in the 1st game of Afghanistan in India, 3 T20I Series, 2024. The match will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on 11th January at 07:00 PM IST.
IND vs AFG (India vs Afghanistan), 1st T20I - Match Information
Match: India vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I
Date: 11th January, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
IND vs AFG (India vs Afghanistan), 1st T20I Preview
In their last 4 games, Afghanistan have won 3 games and lost 1. In their last 5 games, India have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Four - Match 5 of the Asia Cup, 2022 where Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored the highest fantasy points for India with 187 match fantasy points while Ibrahim Zadran topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 84 match fantasy points.
IND vs AFG, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 164 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 26% of its matches.
Weather Report for Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
The temperature will hover around 13°C and humidity is expected to be around 24%. Winds at a speed of 3.14 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
IND vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, Afghanistan have lost all their matches. Afghanistan do not have a good record against India. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that India will win this match. India's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 5 | 100 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 8, 0, 9, 77, 6 | - |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 198 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | 20, 21, 100, 1, 56 | - |
| Tilak Varma | 4 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 29, 31, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Shubman Gill has scored 100 runs averaging 20 per match.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 20, 21, 100, 1 and 56 runs at an average of 39.6 per match.
- Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma is a batter with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 29, 31 and 7 runs at an average of 13.4 per match.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 3, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
- Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ravi Bishnoi has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1. Ravi Bishnoi has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Qais Ahmad is a leg-break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3, 2, 0, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 3 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 1, 0, 47, 4 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 31 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 31, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 3, 1 |
- Sharafuddin Ashraf
Sharafuddin Ashraf is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Sharafuddin Ashraf has scored 6 runs averaging 1.2 per match.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 52 runs averaging 10.4 per match.
- Axar Rajeshbhai Patel
Axar Patel is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Axar Patel is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 3, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Shubman Gill | 5 | 100 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 8, 0, 9, 77, 6 | - |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 198 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | 20, 21, 100, 1, 56 | - |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Ravi Bishnoi is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches Ravi Bishnoi played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player bowls leg-break and in the recently played 4 matches, Qais Ahmad has taken 3, 2, 0, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Shubman Gill has scored 8, 0, 9, 77 and 6 runs at an average of 20 per match.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 198 runs averaging 39.6 per match.
- Sharafuddin Ashraf
Sharafuddin Ashraf is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Sharafuddin Ashraf has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 6 runs averaging 1.2 per match.
IND vs AFG Squad Information
India (IND) Squad: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Ravi Bishnoi.
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad and Mohammad Saleem.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma and Hazratullah Zazai
All-Rounder: Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Qais Ahmad, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Arshdeep Singh and Rashid Khan
Captain: Tilak Varma
Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Photo credit: Alamy
