IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Match 43

The 43rd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will see India (IND) squaring off against Afghanistan (AFG) at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Thursday, June 20. Ahead of the Super 8 match, here's all you need to know about the IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and pitch report.

India have had a superb run, winning three matches, while their last match against Canada was abandoned due to rain. India played all their matches in the low-scoring New York ground, but now the remaining matches will be in West Indies, where pitches suit batters. So, expect an explosive batting performance.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, won three of their four matches, but their last match was an eye opener for them, losing to the West Indies by 104 runs on a balanced pitch.

The two sides have played seven T20Is, with India winning all of them.

IND vs AFG Match Details

The 43rd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on June 20 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. The game is set to take place at 8 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Game: IND vs AFG, 43rd Match

Date and Time: June 20, 2024, 8 p.m. IST

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

Pitch Report

The pitch at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown is batting-friendly, where the average winning total is around 170-180.

Expect a high scoring match with spinners playing a crucial role in the middle overs. The last game here between England and Australia saw 366 runs scored for the loss of 12 wickets.

IND vs AFG Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

IND - N/R W W W W

AFG - L W W W W

IND vs AFG Probable Playing XIs

IND

No injury update

Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

AFG

No injury update

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

IND vs AFG Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Rishabh Pant

Both Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rishabh Pant are equally important for this match. Rishabh Pant showcased his class on the low-scoring New York pitch. He smashed 96 runs in three matches. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, meanwhile, has 167 runs in four matches.

Batters

Virat Kohli

Ibrahim Zadran and Virat Kohli are the two best batter picks. Virat Kohli hasn't been in his best form in the tournament but has an exceptional average of 67 against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma is another good batter option, who has smashed 196 runs in five head-to-head matches.

All-rounders

Hardik Pandya

Mohammad Nabi and Hardik Pandya are the best all-rounder picks. Pandya has taken seven wickets in three matches. He has also smashed 35 runs in his only head-to-head match with Afghanistan. Axar Patel is another good all-rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls at least three overs.

Bowlers

Jasprit Bumrah

The top bowler picks are Jasprit Bumrah and Rashid Khan. Jasprit Bumrah is the backbone of India’s bowling and has been in brilliant form.

He has taken five wickets in the last three matches. Fazalhaq Farooqi is another good bowler. He's the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, taking 12 wickets in four matches.

IND vs AFG match captain and vice-captain choices

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is in exceptional form with the ball, taking seven wickets in three matches. He has the ability to perform with the bat, which makes him the best captaincy option. He had a strike rate of 269 in his only head-to-head match.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant is one of the few batters who has been in excellent form for India. This pitch will suit his batting style, so expect some quick runs from him.

Five must-picks for IND vs AFG, 43rd match

Hardik Pandya

Virat Kohli

Jasprit Bumrah

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rishabh Pant

India vs Afghanistan Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good for batters, it's advisable to make a team accordingly. Making batters or batting all-rounders the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.