India vs Afghanistan Preview & Prediction | 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup | Group Stage
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THE FACTS
When is India vs Afghanistan on and what time does it start? India vs Afghanistan will take place on Wednesday 11th October, 2023 – 09:30 (UK)
Where is India vs Afghanistan taking place? India vs Afghanistan will take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India
Where can I get tickets for India vs Afghanistan? Click here for the latest ticket information for India vs Afghanistan
What channel is India vs Afghanistan on in the UK? India vs Afghanistan will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream India vs Afghanistan in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream India vs Afghanistan live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
INDIA
Coach: Rahul Dravid
Captain: Rohit Sharma
- India delighted the home crowd in Chennai with victory against Australia, despite losing three of their top four for 0 while chasing 200 to win, leaving them 2/3 at one stage before Virat Kohli and KL Rahul put together a partnership of 165 to break the back of the run chase, Kohli making 85 and Rahul an unbeaten 97.
- Opener Shubman Gill has once again been ruled out after having been diagnosed with dengue fever, so India are likely to opt again for Ishan Kishan as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner after Rahul’s knock batting at number five vs Australia.
AFGHANISTAN
Coach: Jonathan Trott
Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
- The biggest fear from an Afghanistan perspective heading into this World Cup was whether their batters would be able to score enough runs in this form of the game and those worries will have increased following a four-wicket loss at the hands of Bangladesh.
- Afghanistan will hope for a pitch at Delhi that facilitates turn for the spin-bowlers, but when considering that the last game on the ground saw 754 runs plundered in South Africa’s win over Sri Lanka, they may not get their wish.
THE PREDICTION
Even without in-form opener Shubman Gill, India’s batting looks formidable on paper and being at home serves as an added bonus for them. It’s very unlikely that Afghanistan’s batting order will able to match the hosts, who can also call upon a bowling attack that combines pace with spin extremely well. On paper, this feels like a mismatch and any outcome other than a routine win for India would be seen as a big surprise on a ground likely to provide plenty of runs.
BETTING TIP: INDIA TO WIN
