ODI World Cup 2023: Match 9, IND vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s World Cup match between India vs Afghanistan?

The action will continue in the ODI World Cup 2023 as IND vs AFG will take on each other in Match 09 on Wednesday, October 09 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. India got their campaign off to a great start as they beat Australia by six wickets in their opening fixture.

On the other hand, Afghanistan lost their opening game against Bangladesh by six wickets. The Men in Blue will look to get another win under their belt in the upcoming fixture and prepare themselves for the forthcoming clash against Pakistan. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will be desperate to get their first points on the table with a win in the upcoming fixture.

In a recent ODI World Cup match Pakistan locked horns with Sri Lanka in the in the 8th Match. Cricket fans were glued to their seats throughout the match as both teams displayed their prowess and the true spirit of an ODI.

ODI World Cup 2023 IND vs AFG Match Details:

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

There have been a total of 27 matches played at the stadium out of which 13 each have been won by teams batting and bowling first while one game has been abandoned. Out of the last six matches, five have been won by teams batting first. The average first innings score in the last five games has been 260 while the highest target chased in the history of the venue is 278 by India vs Sri Lanka way back in 1982.

The pitch historically has been on the slower side in Delhi, however, in the recent South Africa vs Sri Lanka game it was a belter of a track to bat on. The surface is likely to behave the same in the upcoming fixture as well. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first keeping the past record of the venue in mind and make the most of the good batting conditions on offer.

Check Here: Live Cricket Score India vs Afghanistan, 9th Match

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:

IND vs AFG Probable Playing XI

India (IND):

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Afghanistan (AFG):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter:

Rohit Sharma (India)

The Indian skipper got dismissed for a six-ball duck in the opening game vs Australia as he got trapped in front by Josh Hazlewood. Sharma had a great tournament in the 2019 World Cup where he finished as the highest run scorer with 648 runs to his name. Having failed to get going in the first game, the opening batter will be eager to go big against Afghanistan and kickstart his tournament.

Probable Best Bowler:

Ravindra Jadeja (India)

The left-arm spinner got the tournament off to a rollicking start as he picked 3/28 in ten overs. Jadeja will look to continue his good form against Afghanistan as well and add more wickets to his tally.

Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the Match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.