Fresh from a dominant Test win, India now they will shift their focus to the ODI format as they get accepted Afghanistan on Saturday, June 13 in the opener of a three-game series. The match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
The hosts enter the series with a relatively inexperienced cast under their direction Shubman Gill. India faced significant setbacks ahead of the ODI leg with both of them Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya out due to injuries. But the comeback Rohit Sharma It gives a big boost as they begin their preparations for the Men in Blue 2027 ODI World Cup.
And Afghanistan continues to grow as a powerhouse in white-ball cricket. led Hashemtullah ShahidiThe visitors have a strong batting line-up Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rehmat Shahtheir spin attack remains one of the most dangerous in world cricket. Having never beaten India in ODI cricket, Afghanistan will look at this series as a golden opportunity to script history.
IND vs AFG, 1st ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: June 13, 13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
- Location: HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala
IND vs AFG Head to Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 4| India won: 3 | Afghanistan won: 0 | Closed: 1
HPCA Stadium Pitch Report
The Dharamsala surface traditionally offers help to the fast bowlers, especially in the opening paddles when there is movement in the air and off the pitch. The pitch’s high altitude and cool conditions often make life difficult for batsmen at the start of the innings. However, once set, kickers can score freely at this location.
The attack is quick and the ball comes to the bat nicely, making hitting easier as the shots progress. The venue has witnessed several high-scoring ODI matches over the years, including a run-fest during the 2023 ODI World Cup. Chasing teams have had considerable success in this space, although captains may still be tempted to get fat first and use first aid available to sailors. A first shot score in the 280-320 range can be highly competitive.
Groups
India: Shubman Gill (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Bray, Harsh.
Afghanistan: Hashemtullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (h), Ibrahim Zadran, Sedigullah Atal, Ikram Alikhil (h), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Muhammad Nabi, Rashid KhanNangeyalia Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Darwish Rasooli, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem
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IND vs AFG, 1st ODI, Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India win the toss first
- Afghanistan power play score: 45-55
- Afghanistan’s total score: 250-270
Case 2:
- Afghanistan wins the toss first
- India’s powerplay score: 55-65
- India’s total score: 290-320
Match Result: The team to bat first to win the match.
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