In Mohali, India and Afghanistan gear up for their first-ever three-match T20I series, sparking massive fan excitement. This bilateral showdown holds significant importance for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Both sides show preparedness, with Afghanistan set to tackle the formidable challenge of facing Team India. Despite India’s strong track record in Mohali, marked by three victories in four T20 matches at the IS Bindra Cricket Stadium, their last match against Australia in 2022 ended in a narrow 4-wicket loss.
The historical T20 context between India and Afghanistan lacks prior series, with ICC competitions featuring only 5 encounters. Team India emerged victorious in 4, while one match ended in a draw.
India’s lineup for the upcoming series boasts stars like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Akshar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan, led by Ibrahim Zadran, showcases talents in Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil, Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Ajmullah Umarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahmal, Fazul Ahmal, Nav Hakmal, Mohammad Salem, Qais Ahmed, Gulbadin Naib, and Rashid Khan.