India will lead the second ODI against Afghanistan He was brimming with confidence after starting his three-match streak with a convincing win in the opening game on June 13. The men in blue cruised to a 1-0 victory in a rain-curtailed 25-over affair in Dharamsala with a seven-wicket win and a chance to seal the series in Lucknow.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 102 off just 51 balls was sensational, but Afghanistan were bowled out for 194 thanks to some impressive spells from the debutants. Gurnoor Brar and Tough Dubeyclaimed three wickets each. India then chased down the revised target with 13 balls in force Shubman GillUnbeaten 84 from 66 deliveries and 39 not out off 19 balls. KL Rahul. As the focus turns to the second ODI at the Ekana Stadium on June 17, the former India opener Akash Chopra He believes the hosts could benefit from a tactical change in attacking tempo.
Aakash Chopra recommends young pacer to replace Prasidh Krishna in 2nd ODI
Sharing his views ahead of the Lucknow clash, Chopra suggested that India might consider joining Prince Yadav instead of Prasidh Krishna. According to the former cricketer, workload management and local familiarity make a strong case for change.
Notably, Prasidh did not have the most productive performance in the opening ODI and finished with figures of 0 for 35 from the allotted five overs. While numbers alone won’t determine the selection, Chopra believes the fast bowler’s rotation will help keep him fresh while also rewarding Prince’s experience at the Lucknow venue.
“Here’s another help for Gurnoor Brar. If you want, you can play Prince Yadav instead of Prasidh Krishna. You can play with that idea because Prasidh has been playing a lot of cricket. He’s been playing Tests recently and he’s played in the entire IPL. Prince has played this pitch himself for LSG and he’s done well. You might want to try him.” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
Also WATCH: IND vs AFG – Shubman Gill takes a stunning catch to eliminate Allah Ghazanfar in the first ODI
A high-stakes clash awaits in Lucknow
The second ODI promises a lot of intrigue as both teams go into the deciding encounter with different objectives. India know that another win will wrap up the series with a game to spare and continue their strong run at home.
And in Afghanistan, there is little margin for error. Trailing 1-0, they must come back to force the contest to a decider and keep their hopes alive. Their batting showed flashes of brilliance in the opener with Gurbaz’s explosive century, but they will need a more complete team performance to challenge the hosts.
With the momentum of the selection debates and the series for Afghanistan, the stage is set for an exciting battle at the Ekana Stadium. Whether India stick with the same combination or heed the call for a change, all eyes will be on the team sheet when the two sides meet on June 17.
