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India are set to face Afghanistan in the first game of the three-match T20I series. The battle will unfold at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday (January 11). Rohit Sharma, the prolific batter, will lead the Indian side while Ibrahim Zadran will take charge of the Afghan contingent.
India recently concluded a T20I series against South Africa, which ended in a 1-1 draw. On the other hand, Afghanistan will enter the contest on a high note, securing a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With both teams showcasing their prowess in the shortest format, cricket enthusiasts can expect an exhilarating clash.
T20I Stats and Records at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium:
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average 1st Inns scores: 168
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 152
- Highest total recorded: 211/4 (19.1 Overs) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 149/5 (20 Overs) by South Africa vs India
- Highest score chased: 211/4 (19.1 Overs) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest score defended: 114/8 (20 Overs) by West Indies Women vs India Women
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Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium Pitch Report:
The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium offers a balanced track for both batters and bowlers. The batting becomes more challenging at this pitch as the game progresses, while bowlers enjoy significant help from the track throughout the game. Spinners are generally anticipated to exploit the ground conditions in the later phase of the game. The captain winning the toss will look to avoid chasing at this venue.
Mohali Weather Forecast:
The weather at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali will be delightful, with no chance of precipitation. Cricket enthusiasts can expect the match to take place without any interruptions from the rain gods. The temperature is expected to hover around 17 degrees Celsius with humidity levels to be around 63% and the wind blowing at a speed of 16 Km/hr.
India vs Afghanistan, Probable Playing XI, 1st T20I:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveen Ul Haq, Qais Ahmad
