IND vs AFG T20, Today Match Prediction On June 20 2024

Match Prediction:

Afghanistan and India are set to clash in an exciting Super 8 showdown of the T20 World Cup 2024. The highly anticipated match will be held at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 20, 2024, starting at 8:00 PM IST.

Afghanistan has shown remarkable prowess, winning 3 out of their 4 matches, including a stunning victory against New Zealand, a formidable team in the T20 arena. With 6 points, Afghanistan secured the 2nd position in Group C.

India also boasts an impressive record, winning 3 out of their 4 matches, with one match against Canada being washed out due to rain. Dominating Group A, India topped the points table. This match marks the first encounter between Afghanistan and India in the T20 World Cup 2024 and India’s debut match in the West Indies for this tournament.

Dive into our detailed predictions for the thrilling IND vs AFG Super 8 match in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Winning Chances:

AFGHANISTAN

20.5%

INDIA

20.5%

Toss Prediction:

On this batting course, the toss winner is more likely to bowl first and then chase.

Weather Report:

The weather forecast for Thursday in Barbados predicts partial cloud cover. The temperature will linger around 31°C, with strong winds of roughly 20 km/h.

Pitch Report:

The Kensington Oval pitch is a good batting surface, as evidenced by Australia’s 200 against England. There will have strong bounce and seam movement, which will benefit the pacers. Fast bowlers have taken nine of the past thirteen wickets on this ground. The average innings score will be about 165.

Head to Head:

AFG and IND have played 8 T20Is against each other, with India leading with 7 victories and one draw. AFG has never won a Twenty20 match against India.

AFG vs IND Head to Head Stats in T20s

	Matches Played	ENG Won	WI Won	Tie	NR
Overall	8	0	7	0	1
Last 5	–	–	–	–	–

Top Batsmen for AFG vs IND

India’s key batters to watch are Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav. With ample experience, both players are adept at assessing pitch conditions before going for big shots. Pant leads India’s scoring with 96 runs, while Suryakumar’s recent half-century has helped him regain his form.

For Afghanistan, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are the standout batters. Gurbaz boasts a strike rate of 160, amassing 167 runs, while Zadran has surpassed the 150-run mark with a strike rate of 124.59. These two will carry the crucial responsibility of providing a strong start to the innings.

For West Indies, we recommend Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, and Rovman Powell. Opener Charles enters this game in great form, having scored 43 runs from 27 balls with eight fours against Afghanistan in their last match. Powell hit two sixes in the previous game and has a top T20I score of 107, with six additional innings of 50 or more.

Team Bowlers for AFG vs IND

Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are the standout bowlers for India. Arshdeep leads with 7 wickets in 3 matches at an impressive average of 10.71, including a remarkable 4-wicket haul against the USA in the last game. Bumrah has also been in lethal form, taking 5 wickets in 3 matches with an outstanding economy rate of 4.09.

For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi are the key bowlers to watch. Farooqi tops the wicket-takers list in the World Cup with 12 wickets, boasting a strike rate of 7.1. Rashid has claimed 6 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 16.50, posing a significant threat to India’s top batters, who often struggle against quality spin.

For West Indies, we recommend Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, and Obed McCoy. Left-arm spinner Motie could trouble England’s right-handers, having taken 2/28 against Afghanistan. McCoy, returning to the side, delivered a brilliant performance, and the 27-year-old left-arm fast-medium bowler boasts a strike rate of 14.1.

Afghanistan vs India Prediction:

India and Afghanistan will meet off for the ninth time in the T20 format. AFG has yet to win against IND in this format, hence the latter has the clear head-to-head lead. India’s top-order is in disarray, with Rohit and Virat failing to perform, while the middle-order is attempting to be dependable, but the bowling unit appears to be tight. The Indian bowling assault will be difficult for the AFG hitters, and we should anticipate them to finish with a modest score.