IND vs AFG: The 33rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 will be played between India facing off against Afghanistan on 3rd November at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
India have seen a disastrous time in the ongoing mega event as they have lost both of their opening matches in the tournament. They lost their first match against Pakistan by 10 wickets and went on to lose their second match against Black Caps, which was also considered as a virtual knockout game by 8 wickets. They are currently placed at the fifth spot in the points table with no points in their account. They must win their remaining 3 matches to give themselves an outside chance of qualifying into the knockouts.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, has managed to grab two wins of their three matches so far, and are currently standing at the second spot of the points table with 4 points in their account.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats, updates and dream11 predictions of perfect fantasy team for Match 33 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 between India & Afghanistan.
Match Details
- Match: India vs Afghanistan, Match 33
- Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Report
The track at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is getting slower each day, as we have seen in last some matches, the average first-innings scores have come down. The bowlers are bowling tight lines and length. The team winning the toss will look to chase at this venue.
IND vs AFG Probable Playing XI
India Playing XI
Virat Kohli (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav/Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Lokesh Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Shami/Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Afghanistan Playing XI
Mohammad Nabi (C), Mohammad Shahzad (WK), Gulbadin Naib, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hazratullah Zazai, Hashmatullah Shahidi/Usman Ghani, Mujeeb Ur Rahman/Hamid Hassan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi in the last 5 matches played is 135 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi —
- Matches Won: 4
- Matches Lost: 1
- No Result/Abandoned: 0
India & Afghanistan Last 5 Matches Stats
IND Form
AFG Form
IND vs AFG Dream11 Expert Picks
| Player | Dream11 Points |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 159 Points |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 153 Points |
| Hazratullah Zazai | 114 Points |
| Lokesh Rahul | 40 Points |
| Rohit Sharma | 23 Points |
IND vs AFG Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 78 Runs & 1 Wicket |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 5 Wickets |
| Hazratullah Zazai | 77 Runs |
| Lokesh Rahul | 21 Runs |
| Rohit Sharma | 14 Runs |
IND vs AFG Captaincy Picks
- Lokesh Rahul
- Virat Kohli
- Rashid Khan
IND vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Hazratullah Zazai
- All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shardul Thakur
- Captain: Lokesh Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Mohammad Nabi
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Shahzad, Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul, Hazratullah Zazai
- All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Probable Winner Of The Match
India is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.