India vs Afghanistan 2018: 5 player battles to watch out for

#4 Ishant Sharma vs Asghar Stanikzai

Ishant has been in brilliant form

Afghanistan's captain Asghar Stanikzai will already script history when he leads his side to take on the hosts in Bengaluru. However, after the euphoria subsides, he will have to step up as a batsman and get the job done.

His biggest threat will be Ishant Sharma, who has been in roaring form for Sussex during his county stint and has looked very threatening with visible changes in lengths.

Ishant would also want to seal his spot in the bowling attack for the England series and hence this match might well determine his immediate future.