IND vs AFG 2nd ODI Playing 11: The Indian team has made its intentions clear by winning the very first match of the series against Afghanistan. All eyes are now on the second ODI, scheduled for Wednesday. India will be eager to win this match at any cost and clinch the series.
This crucial match is set to take place at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Meanwhile, the Afghan team will be aiming to make a comeback in the series. Let’s take a look at the playing XI Shubman Gill might field for this decisive match; Afghanistan will also be keeping a close watch on his strategy.
High Hopes from Rohit Sharma
39-year-old Rohit Sharma, who is eyeing a spot in the 2027 ODI World Cup, needs to prove himself in this match. He was run out for 16 runs in the previous game. Rohit has managed to score only one half-century in his last five ODIs.
Consequently, the remaining two ODIs against Afghanistan present a vital opportunity for him. On the other hand, captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 off 66 balls in the last match and will be keen to maintain that form.
Focus on Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar
The middle-order lineup will feature Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. Rahul smashed 39 runs off 19 balls in the first ODI and can adapt his game according to the match situation. Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy will play the role of all-rounders.
Spinner Harsh Dubey and fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, who made their debuts in the last match, claimed three wickets each; their spots in the team seem almost certain. Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna are likely to support them in the bowling attack. Here is the Indian team’s probable playing XI
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.
Indian Team
Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav.