The India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I match is set to kick off at 7:00 PM IST at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. India won the 1st T20I against Afghanistan comfortably with 6 wickets in hand. Afghanistan batted first and scored 158/5 in 20 overs. India chased down the target in 17.3 overs with the lose of 4 wickets. Shivam Dubey was player of the match for his outstanding performance of 60 runs in 40 balls and 9/1 in 2 overs.
India leading the three-match series 1-0 against Afghanistan. The 2nd T20I match will take place on 14th January at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore and the 3rd match will be played on 17th January at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium at Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli was not part of the Indian side in the 1st T20I against Afghanistan and he is expected to play 2nd T20I.
Match Details India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I
The 2nd T20I match between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The match is set to commence at 7:00 IST.
| Match | India vs Afghanistan |
| Date | 14/01/2024 |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore |
| Match Time | 7.00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 6.30 PM IST |
| Live Coverage | Sports18, Jio Cinema. |
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Pitch Report
The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore offers an excellent batting surface, making it a prime location for high-scoring matches. The pitch is expected to be flat, and the boundaries are shorter, contributing to the likelihood of another game with substantial run totals.
The average first innings score at the Holkar Cricket Stadium is 210. India holds the record for the highest team score, achieving 260/5 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka. Additionally, the highest individual score at this venue is credited to Rohit Sharma, who scored 118 against Sri Lanka in 2017.
Overall T20I Record at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore
At the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, a total of 3 matches have been played. In 2 of these matches, the team batting first emerged victorious, while in 1 match, the team bowling first secured the win. The average 1st inning score at this venue is 210. So, we can expect a very high-scoring game in the 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan.
| Total Matches | Won Batting First | Won Bowling First | Avg 1st Inning Score |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 210 |
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Weather Report
The weather forecast for January 14th anticipates a temperature of 25.94°C with clear skies. The humidity is expected to be around 21%, and the wind speed is forecasted to be 4.55 meters per second. Furthermore, the forecast indicates no chance of rain, suggesting dry and clear conditions for the play day.
India vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head in T20I Matches
India and Afghanistan have played 6 T20 International matches. India won 5 of these games, and Afghanistan hasn’t won any so far. One match ended without a result.
| Matches | India Won | Afghanistan Won | No Result |
| 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Probable Playing 11
India Probable Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.
Afghanistan Probable Playing 11: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen Ul Haq.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Match Prediction
As per Google’s win probability, India holds an 87% chance of winning the game, while Afghanistan is favored with a 13% chance of winning the match.
India easily won the first match without any trouble, showcasing their strength on home soil. Virat Kohli, who was not part of the first match, will return for the second T20I, adding more strength to the Indian team given his excellent form.
Afghanistan is facing challenges without their key bowler, Rashid Khan, who can turn the match around. They are struggling to take wickets. Therefore, it seems likely that India will secure a comfortable victory in the second T20I.
Disclaimer
This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While predicting the match outcomes, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.