India-Afghanistan matches are captivating spectacles filled with intense moments and unforgettable records, from Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten hundreds to Axar Patel’s crucial bowling spells; each match brings passion and skill in equal measure.
The India National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlights these thrilling performances and provides a detailed view of top players and match outcomes.
Zubaid Akbari struck back against Rahul Chahar with a six and four in the powerplay over, reaching 30 off 20 balls, showcasing why these encounters are always exciting for fans.
| No. | Date | Format | Venue (if available) | Score and Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 October 2023 | ODI | Delhi (ICC Cricket World Cup) | AFG 272/8 (50 overs); IND 273/2 (35 overs) — India won by 8 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
| 2 | 20 June 2024 | T20I | Kensington Oval, Barbados (T20 World Cup Super Eight) | IND 181/8 (20 overs); AFG 134 (20 overs) — India won by 47 runs (Sofascore, bigbashboard.com) |
| 3 | 17 January 2024 | T20I | India (Home) | AFG 212/6; IND 212/4 — Match tied; India won the one-over eliminator (myKhel) |
| 4 | 14 January 2024 | T20I | India (Home) | AFG 172; IND 173/4 — India won by 6 wickets (myKhel) |
| 5 | 11 January 2024 | T20I | India (Home) | AFG 158/5; IND 159/4 — India won by 6 wickets (myKhel) |
India vs Afghanistan
India and Afghanistan represent two powerful yet developing cricketing nations. While India has proven that they possess both depth and experience necessary to win, Afghanistan often gives India a run for its money due to fearless play from young talent on both teams that is rising through the ranks and improving constantly – only adding excitement and intrigue in this enduring rivalry!
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium’s fast pitch is ideal for batting. Both teams should expect their batsmen to score runs rapidly while both sets of bowlers should take wickets regularly; Indian spinners in particular will hope to keep Afghan batsmen quiet as much as possible.
Afghanistan are likely to field the same squad which was crushed by West Indies in their previous match. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran will lead Afghanistan’s batting department with contributions from Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat also contributing in their batting divisions; Mohammad Shahzad (an excellent leg-spinner) will take charge of bowlers.
India are unlikely to make any alterations to their winning side. Rohit Sharma is in top form and capable of hitting massive sixes on any given day, supported by Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja. But India will need all their batsmen playing their A game if they wish to keep pace with Rahmanullah Gurbaz Noor Ahmad Rashid Khan of Afghanistan’s batting lineup.
India faces an ambitious task of chasing down 206 runs, which requires a tremendous effort from their batsmen. Zubair Akbari and Sediqullah Atal’s opening partnership has set an impressive tone, yet it will be difficult for them to maintain such pressure going forward.
IND vs AFG
India will take on Afghanistan at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown for their third Super Eights match of this tournament, looking to extend their dominant record against Afghanistan at T20I matches since they first met seven out of eight encounters – winning seven with one ending up scoreless – to move closer towards making the semi finals.
Both sides have shown excellent form so far this tournament, so any victory by either team could go a long way in determining their semifinal destiny.
Before noon today, India A and Afghanistan A squared off in the second semi-final of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amarat, Oman.
Afghanistan A defeated India A by 20 runs to advance to the final, thanks to Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal’s first wicket partnership of 137 runs which helped post 206/4; thus becoming highest total of this tournament thus far.
India A, led by Ramandeep Singh, scored an impressive 186/7 in their chase of Afghanistan B. Ishaq Khan led their scoring with 63, while Abhishek Sharma hit three fours and two sixes to finish unbeaten with his unbeaten 57 scoreline.
A controversial moment occurred nearing the end of this match when an umpire reversed an important decision without resorting to DRS, sparking widespread displeasure within Afghanistan’s camp.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran will be key bowling figures for Afghanistan, while Gulbadin Naib and Rashid Khan should provide early wickets. Naveen-ul-Haq will play an essential role during the powerplay period while Rashid, Mohammad Nabi, and Noor Ahmad could help maintain control in middle overs.
India and Afghanistan have met four times, with India winning three and Afghanistan one respectively. Rohit Sharma’s side secured an emphatic nine-wicket win at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 14, 2018.
Afghanistan have won just one test match to date: against Zimbabwe at Canberra’s Manuka Oval on March 20, 2015. Their inaugural Test came against India there on May 10, 2010 where they suffered their only ever loss to date.
Both teams share an intense rivalry. Both have significantly upped their game in recent times, making a clash between them an exciting prospect – particularly when meeting at major ICC tournaments such as World Cup or ODI series.
These games showcase the divergent histories and ambitions of two nations’ cricketing traditions while at the same time uniting under a shared goal: dominance in cricket. Matches often turn out close, emphasizing their great rivalry.
These detailed scorecards capture key partnerships, match-winning innings and bowling performances that have significantly shaped these matches’ outcomes – evidence of two of cricket’s most beloved teams’ rich histories and fierce rivalries.
These records serve as a poignant reminder of India and Afghanistan’s longstanding alliance, and attest to the sport’s ever-increasing global appeal. With each side continuing to adapt and test each other in future matches, future encounters promise even more thrilling contests.
