T20 World Cup 2024 IND vs AFG: Super Eights Match 3 Toss Update, Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

IND vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024: Dream11 Predictions for 3rd Match of Super Eights [AP Photos]

India (IND) will face Afghanistan (AFG) in the third match of the Super Eights in T20 World Cup 2024. This match will be played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, West Indies, on June 20 at 8:00 PM IST. 

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy predictions, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

IND vs AFG Toss Update

India have won the toss and have elected to bat first.

India Changes: Kuldeep Yadav comes in place of Mohammad Siraj.

Afghanistan Changes: Hazratullah Zazai comes in place of Karim Janat.

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

India and Afghanistan have played eight T20I matches against each other. India have dominated the clashes as they managed to win seven of these games, while one match has ended without a result.

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IND vs AFG Pitch Report

The pitch at Kensington Oval has been one of the better wickets in the tournament. It has been a balanced one with something on it for both the batters and the bowlers. 

Kensington Oval Ground Stats (T20 World Cup 2024)

Matches: 5
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2
Matches won in super over: 1
No result: 1

Average score batting first: 157
Average score batting second: 139
Highest total recorded: 201/7 by Australia vs England
Lowest total recorded: 109/10 by Oman vs Namibia

Fantasy value from the pitch report

• The pitch has been at its best for batting when the ball is hard and new. So, top-order batters will be the best picks for this match. 
• As the game progresses and the ball gets older, spinners tend to get a lot of help from the track. So, spinners from both teams will be good picks.

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IND vs AFG Fantasy Cricket Tips

• Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav and Rahmanullah Gurbaz would be the prime picks from the batters category. 
• Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad will be the safer options in the bowlers category. Looking at the wicket, India might opt to go for an extra spinner in Kuldeep Yadav or Yuzvendra Chahal. If either one of them plays, keep him in your fantasy XI.

IND vs AFG Winner Prediction

The Afghan team has played great cricket in the tournament and is expected to give a tough fight to India in this match. However, looking at the balance of the two teams, we can safely say that India are the favourites to win the match.

IND vs AFG Top Player Picks

Rohit Sharma (IND)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 68 Runs in 3 Matches
• The Indian skipper has so far struggled to find a rhythm with the bat in the tournament. However, if he settles down, Rohit Sharma might score big on this pitch. 

Arshdeep Singh (IND)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 7 Wickets in 3 Matches
• The left-arm seamer has done a great job in the tournament, especially with the new ball. Arshdeep Singh has the form with him and will be one of the safer choices for the match. 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 167 Runs in 4 Matches
• The Afghan opener has been in great form in the tournament. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is one of the main pillars of the Afghan batting, and for the team to do well, he needs to perform.

Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 12 Wickets in 4 Matches
• The left-arm seamer has been in brilliant form in the tournament. With the Indian top-order's evident weakness against left-arm seamers, Fazalhaq Farooqi can prove to be lethal in the match.

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IND vs AFG Differential Picks

Kuldeep Yadav (IND)

• The left-arm wrist spinner has not yet played a game in the tournament. However, the nature of the wicket might induce the Indian management to include him in the playing XI for this game. Kuldeep Yadav could be a different choice for the match if he plays.

Noor Ahmad (AFG)

• T20 World Cup 2024 Stats: 1 Wicket in 3 Matches
• This left-arm wrist spinner has struggled to pick up wickets in the tournament so far. However, the help from the pitch might give Noor Ahmad the opportunity to perform better in this game.

IND vs AFG Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players, a 2-2-2-5 or a 1-3-5-2 combination could be rewarding for the match.

IND vs AFG Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Rishabh Pant, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-captain: Kuldeep Yadav

India: 7 Players; Afghanistan: 4 Players

IND vs AFG Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Gand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammad Nabi, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kuldeep Yadav

Captain: Virat Kohli
Vice-captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

India: 6 Players; Afghanistan: 5 Players