India vs Afghanistan – The Indians will face Afghanistan in the fifth game of the Asia Cup 2022 Super Four in a dead rubber. The Indians are out of contention for a place in the final after their loss to Sri Lanka in the previous game, and they will look for a face-saving victory in this game. Afghanistan suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Pakistan, and they, too, would like to return home with a victory.
Afghanistan has never defeated India in any format of the game, which is likely to weigh heavily on their minds. Their batsmen have had a poor scoring rate for the majority of the season, which the team cannot afford here. With their honor on the line, the Indians would have a lot riding on this game, and we expect them to fight hard in the middle.
The Super Four, 5th Match of India vs Afghanistan will take place on September 8th, 2022 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Match Details to Note
Match: India vs Afghanistan, Super Four, Match 5 (A1 v B2), Asia Cup 2022
Date: September 8, 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
India (Match Odds – 1.28):
Preview:
It was Rohit Sharma’s side’s second major defeat in the tournament, as they were defeated by Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. The script was nearly identical for them against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Poor bowling once again cost the team six wickets. With their fate already decided, the team would like to end on a high note with a victory in the final game.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have performed admirably, and the team will rely on them in this game. Suryakumar Yadav, who bats in the middle order alongside Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, must score runs quickly. Rishabh Pant must mature and add runs down the order alongside Deepak Hooda and Ravichandran Ashwin, as the team has struggled in the death overs.
The bowlers will be put to the test, and the team will need good spells from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh with the new ball. Hardik Pandya has been in good form, and he will have to bowl tight spells with Yuzvendra Chahal. Ashwin bowled well in the previous game, and the team would like him to use his experience here. At Cricbaba, we are betting on Yuzvendra Chahal as the top wicket taker for India.
India vs Afghanistan
Full Squad:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant(w), Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
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Players to watch out for:
Rohit Sharma
The captain has led his team to a strong start in the last two games. He scored five goals against Pakistan and nine against Sri Lanka.
Virat Kohli
The number three batter went for a four-ball duck against Sri Lanka. However, he is still averaging more than 50 points per game in this tournament.
Yuzvendra Chahal
The leg-spinner went wicketless in his first two Asia Cup matches. He did, however, dismiss Sri Lanka’s top three in Match 9 and has four wickets in his last two games.
Possible Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Afghanistan (Match Odds – 3.70):
Preview:
Mohammad Nabi would be disappointed with the outcome of the previous game. They had forced Pakistan into a corner only to lose by one wicket. They made the small score a mountain for their opponents to climb, but they lost their nerve in the game’s final over. This defeat has eliminated them from contention for a spot in the next round. Nabi wants to win this game so he can go home with something to cheer about.
The strike rate of openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai has been a source of concern. Ibrahim Zadran, along with Najibullah Zadran and Karim Janat, must also increase the scoring rate in the middle overs. As the top order has struggled, the team would like to see big hits from Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Rashid Khan.
On the bowling front, the team put up a brave performance in the previous game, and they will be looking for tight spells from Mujeeb ur Rahman Fazalhaq Farooqi. Rashid Khan has bowled against this lineup before, and he will be crucial in the middle overs. Fareed Ahmad Malik, Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai must perform admirably in supporting roles.
India vs Afghanistan
Full Squad:
Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Samiullah Shinwari, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afsar Zazai, Usman Ghani, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
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Players to watch out for:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Only three players have scored more runs in this Asia Cup 2022 than the young keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz. He has hit 12 sixes, the most of any batter in the 2022 Asia Cup.
Ibrahim Zadran
On Wednesday, the top order batter scored 35 runs off 37 balls. In his last three innings for Afghanistan, he has hit 117 runs.
Rashid Khan
Despite getting hit for two sixes in his final over, the leg-spinner put in another strong performance against Pakistan. In this format, the 23-year-old has 116 wickets.
Possible Playing XI:
Mohammad Nabi (c), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi
India vs Afghanistan Top Team Batsmen
With the bat, we support KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli for India. Rahul has shown signs of form in the tournament, but he needs a big score to silence his critics.
Our batting picks for Afghanistan are Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, and Ibrahim Zadran. With a brilliant knock of 43 not out from 17 balls, Najibullah Zadran won the group stage game against Bangladesh.
India vs Afghanistan Top Team Bowlers
Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh are our bowling selections for India. Singh has had an up and down season, but he has proven that at the end of an innings, he is still a fantastic bowler.
Our bowling selections for Afghanistan are Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Farooqi finished with 3-31 against Pakistan, including the wicket of Babar Azam on the second delivery of the game.
India vs Afghanistan Head to Head
India and Afghanistan have played three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). India has won two of these three games, while Afghanistan has won none of them. 1 match ended in a tie.
India vs Afghanistan Head to Head Stats in T20s
| Matches Played | IND Won | AFG Won | Tie | NR | |
| Overall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
India vs Afghanistan Toss Prediction
There is no doubt about the outcome of the coin toss. It is one of the most difficult venues on the planet to defend a total. Batting first has rarely resulted in a win here, as large run chases have occurred in the past. As a result, whoever wins the toss here will undoubtedly choose to bowl first.
India vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has one of the best batting surfaces in the world. Big runs have been scored here because the ball comes to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers have found it extremely difficult to bowl on this track. Because the ball turns sharply, it is an ideal venue for spinners.
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On September 8, it would be a hot and humid evening in Dubai. The wicket has been a belter this season, with many runs scored. Spinners have performed admirably in recent games. To be confident in this game, the team batting first would need to score 180 runs.
India vs Afghanistan Prediction
Afghanistan would face a significant challenge in this game because it would be facing a team that was playing for pride. Their poor record against India will be on their minds, and the team will be hoping for a strong performance from its batting lineup. Despite their losses, the Indians have performed admirably at the plate. The team would like to see its bowlers perform better. The Indians would be the favorites in this game based on team strength. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
India is the favourite to beat Afghanistan at the odds of 1.28.
India vs Afghanistan Odds for Most Recommended Bet
Recommended Bet – With Cricbaba, back Yuzvendra Chahal to be India’s top wicket taker at 3.75. Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the few players who can take some credit for the team’s loss to Sri Lanka.
He bowled exceptionally well, confounding critics, many of whom questioned the effectiveness of his loopy leg breaks, to take 3/34 from four overs.
He had only one wicket in the previous three games, with an economy rate of 7.75 and a strike rate of 93. We’re all aware of what he’s capable of.
He’s a long shot to take the most wickets, but we believe he’ll pay off!
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