IND vs AFG Live Score Today Match – 17.1.2024

By Ranjit January 17, 2024 Cricket 0 Comments

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IND vs AFG Live Score Today Match – 17.1.2024 | India vs Afghanistan Live Match Today

The cricketing excitement is set to reach its pinnacle as India and Afghanistan gear up for the final T20I match of the series on January 17. The battleground for this epic clash is the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With India already securing a 2-0 lead in the series, the anticipation is high for a thrilling encounter.

India’s Dominance: India has showcased its dominance in the series, clinching victories in the previous two T20Is. Young talents like Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal have emerged as the shining stars, delivering stellar batting performances.

Highlights 2nd Match

Head-to-Head Records:

The history between India and Afghanistan in T20Is reflects India’s stronghold, winning six out of seven matches played. The Afghans are yet to secure a victory against the Men in Blue, making this final encounter a crucial test of their mettle.

Previous Encounters:

Before the ongoing series, India and Afghanistan crossed paths in the Men’s Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. However, the match ended without producing any results, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their current showdown.

Fantasy Team Picks:

For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, a formidable playing XI includes Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC), Virat Kohli, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Arshdeep Singh.

Pitch Report:

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for offering a paradise for batters, featuring a flat pitch and a small boundary. Out of nine T20Is played at this venue, teams batting second emerged victorious in five games, while teams batting first secured the win thrice.

Weather Conditions:

Bengaluru is set for a sunny day with a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, cooling down to 16 degrees at night. With moderate humidity (69% at night) and a minimal chance of rain, the match is poised to proceed without weather interruptions.

IND vs AFG Match Prediction:

According to Google’s win probability, India stands an 84% chance of securing victory. Crictracker predicts an India clean sweep, regardless of the batting order, and Sportskeeda also leans towards an Indian triumph. The anticipation is that India might experiment with their bench strength while ensuring a victory.

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