India Likely Playing XI for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 vs Afghanistan: Check Predicted Indian 11 for IND vs AFG Match in Bridgetown

India Likely Playing XI vs Afghanistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: India would look to continue with their winning momentum as they take on Afghanistan in their first match of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 on Thursday, June 20. Rohit Sharma and co maintained an undefeated run in the group stage, picking up wins over Ireland, Pakistan and USA before their match against Canada was washed out due to rain in Florida. The Men in Blue finished on top of Group A and will aim at continuing in the same way into the Super Eight stage. Meanwhile, let us take a look at what India's playing XI might look like against Afghanistan. IND vs AFG T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About India vs Afghanistan Men’s T20WC Cricket Match in Barbados.

Afghanistan in contrast, will look forward to returning to winning ways after being completely outplayed by West Indies in their last group stage match. The Afghans till that match seemed like an unstoppable force but a reality check at the hands of the West Indies will help them regroup and prepare hard for the clash against India, which would be far from an easy task at hand. Virat Kohli Meets Sir Wesley Hall at Kensington Oval on Sidelines of a Practice Session Ahead of IND vs AFG ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match (Watch Video).

India's Likely XI vs Afghanistan

Top-Order: Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue to open the innings for India. The two, as a pair, have failed to put up a good show but with the experience that they have, fans can expect them to bounce back strong and hard. Also, the pitches in New York was tough for the batters and the wickets in West Indies will likely see them bounce back amongst the runs. Rishabh Pant at number three has been a masterstroke and he will look to carry on the good form he has had. IND vs AFG Match, Bridgetown Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here’s How Weather Will Behave for India vs Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Clash at Barbados’ Kensington Oval.

Middle-Order: Suryakumar Yadav had a poor day against Pakistan but he showed maturity and composure when he steered India home against USA in what was a tricky run chase. His presence at number four would once be key for India against the challenge that the Afghan bowlers possess. Shivam Dube also did well against the USA in India's last outing and will look to dominate, especially against the Afghan spinners.

All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are set to be the three all-rounders who will feature for India in the playing XI against Afghanistan. The pitches in West Indies has been favourable for the spinners and India would want both their finger spinners in Jadeja and Axar to come good. Pandya has been superb for India and he too will look to carry on the good work he has been doing so far. IND vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight: Virat Kohli Expected To Shine On Big Stage As India Ponder Over Kuldeep Yadav Question.

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are absolute certainties in India's playing XI against Afghanistan. Mohammed Siraj may be considered as a third fast-bowling option but that would largely depend on whether Kuldeep Yadav gets a game or not. The chinaman bowler warmed the bench in the group stages and with the tracks in West Indies assisting spin more, he might come into the fray. If he is picked, Siraj is likely to be rested.

India finished Group A undefeated and a win over Afghanistan, one of the in-form sides in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 will give them a world of confidence heading into the remainder of the Super 8 fixtures.

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