IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: With a one-up lead in the three-match T20I series, the hosts India are all set to face off the visitors Afghanistan in the second T20I on 14 January. A good batting surface and suitable playing conditions await at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore and this post reads the IND vs AFG 2nd T20I Weather Forecast and Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore Pitch Report, T20I Records & Stats.
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A slightly off day for a couple of Indian bowlers at Mohali, specifically in the middle overs and death. That should be a point of concern for the captain and the management. An inexperienced batting order thrived when the veteran skipper got dismissed early would have given them confidence.
Virat Kohli is back in the squad making his comeback to the T20I action after 14 months and he is certain to play but who will he replace is a big question to answer. In a match, where you would have missed Virat, Tilak Varma, Dube, Jitesh Sharma, and Rinku Singh stepped in to ensure that the match didn’t go down the wire.
Jaiswal missed the first T20I following the groin strain but would be fit for today’s contest at the top with the skipper. Shubman Gill and Tilak Verma might miss out on the second T20I for India.
Afghanistan found themselves on the verge of completion. A fifty-run opening stand was box-checked, but the tempo allowed India to command the proceedings. The tourists would prefer to bat a little more actively in the second encounter in central India, where the weather is certain to be more suited to cricket.
The much-heralded spin bowling was a little short without Rashid Khan, which might open the door for Noor Ahmed, while the fielding was a little hit-and-miss.
Down below is the IND vs AFG 2nd T20I Weather Forecast and Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore Pitch Report, T20I Records & Stats.
IND vs AFG 2nd T20I Match Detail:
Tournament: Afghanistan tour of India 2024
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Date & Time: January 14, 07:00 PM (IST)
Live Streaming Detail: Jio Cinema, Sports18 TV Channel
Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore Pitch Report
Holkar Stadium has a pitch that is definitely favorable to batsmen. There is very little assistance available, making the surface a bowler’s worst nightmare. In addition, the wicket is regarded as flat and the boundaries are shorter. The pitches produce a comfortable bounce to play shorts at good heights.
During the last T20I match played on this pitch between South Africa and India, 405 runs were scored as both sides demonstrated aggressive batting tactics. The average first innings score here is 210.
Holkar Cricket Stadium T20I Records:
- Matches Played: 3
- Batting 1st won: 2
- Batting 2nd won: 1
- Highest Score: 260 by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest Score: 142 by Sri Lanka vs India
- Average score: 210
Indore Weather Forecast
A hazy evening will greet the two teams on Sunday, January 14, as Holkar Stadium gets ready to host the second Twenty20 International. Rain is not expected to interfere with the game. The forecasted highest temperature for the day is around 21°C, and the lowest temperature after the game is probably going to be approximately 16°C. There should be no interruptions during the competition, however, in the later phases, dew is anticipated.
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