Today T20 Match-India vs Afghanistan

India vs afghanistan Today,7:00pm
India squad-Rinku Singh, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Verma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axer Patel, Shivam Dube, Washingtone Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi.

Afghanistan squad-Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zardran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf,  Ikram Alkhil, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Saleem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Rashid Khan.

After the 1-1 Test series draw against South Africa, India is set for T20 action, marking their last three T20Is against Afghanistan. With the T20 World Cup just five months away, this series holds significance. It’s India’s third T20I bilateral series post the 2023 ODI World Cup and the first one featuring both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma since November 2022.

The return of these star batsmen has sparked increased interest among fans. Although Virat won’t be available for Thursday’s fixture, all eyes are on Rohit’s return as India’s T20I captain.

 

With the injuries to Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to India’s T20I squad raises questions about whether it’s a temporary arrangement. Speculations suggest that their inclusion is a strategic move with an eye on the T20 World Cup scheduled for June in the USA and West Indies.
While India is the overwhelming favorite, Afghanistan, known for surprising performances, can’t be underestimated. Despite missing Rashid Khan due to ongoing recovery, Afghanistan’s track record, including wins against South Africa and Pakistan at the World Cup, demands India’s cautious approach.

 

What is the start time of the 1st T20I match between India and Afghanistan?

The 1st T20I match between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for January 11.

 

match is scheduled to The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I begin at 7:00pm

The Indian cricket team, led by Captain Rohit Sharma, is gearing up to take on Afghanistan, led by Ibrahim Zadran, in the first T20 International match of the three-match series at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on January 11. This marks the first-ever bilateral series between the two teams.

In the upcoming match, Virat Kohli from India will not be available due to personal reasons, although he is expected to join the team for the subsequent two matches. On the other hand, Rashid Khan of Afghanistan has been ruled out as he continues his recovery from lower-back surgery.

In the lead-up to this T20 series, India recently faced South Africa in a T20I series in December 2023, resulting in a 1-1 draw with one match declared a no result due to rain. Meanwhile, Afghanistan contested against the United Arab Emirates in their last T20I series, securing a 2-1 Details for live streaming of the India vs Afghanistan match.

The India vs Afghanistan match will be aired on the Sports 18 network and can be streamed live on JIO Cinema starting from 7:00 pm.

 

India is set to face Afghanistan on Thursday (January 11) in the first clash of the three-match T20 International series at PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The match is slated to commence at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT).
Unfortunately, Virat Kohli, a key player for India, will be absent today due to personal reasons, as confirmed by head coach Rahul Dravid in a press conference. Dravid further revealed that Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, will open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Suryakumar Yadav, the top-ranked batter globally, is also sidelined due to an ankle injury.
The first T20 International match between India and Afghanistan will be held at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on January 11, 2023.

 

 

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