MATCH NO – 43rd Match
SERIES – T20 World Cup – 2024
DATE – 20th June, 2024
TIME – 8:00 PM IST
VENUE – Kensington Oval, Barbados
INTRODUCTION
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place from June 1 to June 30, 2024. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States and the West Indies, featuring matches across various venues in both regions. This edition of the T20 World Cup will see 20 teams competing, divided into four groups for the initial stage.
Groups and Teams
- Group A: USA, India, Pakistan, Ireland, and Canada.
- Group B: England, Australia, Namibia, Scotland, and Oman.
- Group C: West Indies, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.
- Group D: South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal.
MATCH PREVIEW
43th match of the T20 World Cup will be played between Afghanistan vs one times t20WC Trophy winner India. Last time when both teams played against each other Indian team scored 212 runs and Afghanistan team also scored 212 runs India won the match in super over.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks but India’s team looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Afghanistan and India.
PITCH REPORT
The Kensington Oval in Barbados is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the Caribbean. Here are some key details about its pitch and general characteristics:
Pitch Characteristics
Nature of the Pitch: The pitch at Kensington Oval is traditionally known to be a hard and fast surface, offering good bounce and pace. It is generally favourable for fast bowlers early on in the match.
Batting Conditions: Despite being helpful to bowlers initially, the pitch tends to become more batting-friendly as the match progresses. Batsmen can score heavily once they get their eye in.
Spin: The pitch may also offer some assistance to spinners, especially in the latter stages of a Test match, when the surface can start to wear and provide turn and bounce.
Weather Impact: Given the tropical climate, the weather can play a significant role. Rain can affect the pitch conditions, and the heavy roller used after rain can make the pitch even more batting-friendly.
Overall, Kensington Oval is a venue where the pitch conditions can vary but generally provide an exciting contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers and batsmen can both find success, depending on the stage of the match and weather conditions. The ground’s rich history and vibrant atmosphere make it a beloved location for cricket fans and players alike.
GROUND STATS (T20I)
| TOTAL MATCH | 26 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 160+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 18 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 07 |
| NO RESULT | 01 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 08 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 07 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 06 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 04 |
BOWLERS STATS ON KENSINGTON OVAL (T20I)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 26
PACER WICKETS – 218
SPINNER WICKETS – 95.
IND TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Indian team started their T20 campaign in a very strong way against Ireland, Pakistan and United States won all their matches and table toppers in the group.
- Last time when Afghanistan and India played against each other India scored 212 runs and Afghanistan also scored 212 runs and India won the match in super over.
- Rishabh Pant has scored 96 runs in 3 innings in this world cup.
- Rohit Sharma has scored 68 runs in 3 innings in this world cup.
- Hardik Pandya has taken 7 wickets in 3 innings in this world cup.
- Jasprit Bumrah has taken 5 wickets in 3 innings in this world cup.
- Arshdeep Singh has taken 7 wickets in 3 innings in this world cup.
- In the last T20 match Indian team successfully chased a low total of 110 runs and won the match by 7 wickets against United States.
- Suryakumar Yadav Scored 50 runs, Rishabh Pant scored 18 runs & Shivam Dube scored 31 runs in the previous match against United States.
- Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets and Hardik Pandya took 2 wickets and Axar Patel took 1 wicket in the previous match against Canada.
- Both teams have played 7 T20 matches and India won all 7 matches against Afghanistan.
SQUADS
Batting – Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson (wk), SuryaKumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk).
Bowling – Jasprit Bumrah, Mohamamd Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh.
All Rounder – Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravidnra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), SuryaKumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav/Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj.
IND – PLAYER STATS:
1. ROHIT SHARMA © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3r, 13r, 52r, 23r, 68r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 84 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 121r, 0r, 0r, 74r, 1r. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 5 INNINGS – 196 RUNS – 65A. |
2. VIRAT KOHLI – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 4r, 1r, 33r, 47r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 0r, 29r, 122r, 50r. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 4 INNINGS – 201 RUNS – 67A. |
3. RISHABH PANT (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 18r, 42r, 36r, 53r, 33r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 20r, 27r. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 2 INNINGS – 47 RUNS. |
4. SURYAKUMAR YADAV – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 50r, 7r, 2r, 31r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 6r. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 1 INNING – 6 RUNS. |
5. SHIVAM DUBE – LHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 31r, 3r, 0r, 14+2W 7r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 1r, 63+1W, 60+1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 4 INNINGS – 124 RUNS – 3W |
6. HARDIK PANDYA – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 7+2W, 3W, 40+1W, 16+0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 35+0W |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 1 INNING – 35 RUNS – 0W. |
7. AXAR PATEL – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 20+1W, 1W, 1W, 16+1W |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 2W, 2W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 3 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
8. RAVINDRA JADEJA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 0W, 42+0W, 0W |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 9 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
9. JASPRIT BUMRAH – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 3W, 2W, 1W, 2W |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
10. MOHAMMAD SIRAJ – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | NOT PLAYED YET. |
11. ARSHDEEP SINGH – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 4W, 1W, 2W, 2W, 2W |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs AFG | 3W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs AFG | 4 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
AFG TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Afghanistan team performed very well in this T20 World Cup and won all 3 matches and are still unbeaten in the league stage.
- Last Time when both team played against each other Afghanistan team almost chase a big total of 212 runs and lost the match in super over against India.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 167 runs with 41+average in 4 innings in this world cup.
- Ibrahim Zadran has scored 132 runs in 4 innings in this world cup.
- Gulbadin Naib has scored 60 runs and also taken 2 wickets in 4 innings in this world cup.
- Rashid Khan has taken 6 wickets in 4 innings in this world cup.
- Naveen ul Haq has taken 5 wickets in 4 innings in this world cup.
- Fazal Haq Farooqi has taken 12 wickets in 4 innings in this world cup.
- In the last T20 match Afghanistan team failed to chase a high score of 218 runs and lost the match by 104 runs against West Indies.
- IbrahimZadran Scored 38 runs, Azmatullah Omarazai scored 23 runs, Rashid Khan scored 18 runs & Karim Janant scored 14 runs in the previous match against West Indies.
- Gulbadin Naib took 2 wickets, Naveen ul Haq and Azmatullah Omarzai took 1-1 wickets each in the previous match against West Indies.
- Both teams have played 7 T20 matches and Afghanistan team have lost all 7 matches against India.
SQUADS
Batting – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran.
Bowling – Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.
All Rounder – Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohamamd Nabi, Rashid Khan ©, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Jannat, Nangeyalia Kharote.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Rahmanullah Gurabz (wk), Ibrahim Zadram, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Jannat, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
AFG – PLAYER STATS:
1. RAHMANULLAH GURBAZ (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 11r, 80, 76r, 8r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 50r, 19r, 23r, 0r, 19r. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 5 INNINGS – 106 RUNS. |
2. IBRAHIM ZADRAN – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 38r, 0r, 44r, 70r, 9r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 50r, 8r, 25r, 64r.. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 4 INNINGS – 147 RUNS – 49A. |
3. GULBADIN NAIB – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 7+2W, 49r, 0r, 4r, 69+1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 55r, 57r, 0W, 27r, 18+1W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 5 INNINGS – 162 RUNS – 1W. |
4. AZMATULLAH OMARZAI – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 23+1W, 13+0W, 22r, 5, 48+0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 0r, 2+1W, 29+1W, 1+0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 4 INNINGS – 32 RUNS – 2WS. |
5. MOHAMMAD NABI – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1+0W, 16+0W, 2W, 14+0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING -1 WICKET |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 34+0W, 14+0W, 42+0W, 7r, 35+1W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 7 INNINGS – 163 RUNS – 1W. |
6. NAJIBULLAH ZADRAN – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 1r, 2r, 4r, 0r |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 5r, 23r, 19r, 0r, 11r. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 6 INNINGS – 63 RUNS. |
7. KARIM JANNAT – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 14r, 0W, 2W, 0W, 107+4W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 2r, 20+2W, 9r, 1r, 2r. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 6 INNINGS – 76 RUNS – 3W. |
8. RASHID KHAN – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 18+0W, 0W, 4W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
9. NOOR AHMED – LAC
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
10. NAVEEN UL HAQ – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 2W, 0W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 3 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
11. FAZAL HAQ FAROOQI – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 3W, 4W, 5W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs IND | 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs IND | 3 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 07
- IND WIN – 07
- AFG WIN – 00
- NO RESULT – 00.
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – R. Gurbaz, R. Pant.
BATSMEN – I. Zadran, R. Sharma, V. Kohli.
ALL-ROUNDERS – A. Patel, H. Pandya.
BOWLERS – J. Bumrah, A. Singh, R. Khan, F. Farooqi.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – R. Pant.
BATSMEN – I. Zadran, S. Yadav, V. Kohli, R. Sharma, G. Naib.
ALL-ROUNDERS – A. Patel, H. Pandya.
BOWLERS – J. Bumrah, A. Singh, F. Farooqi.
BACK-UPS – K. Jannat, N. ul Haq, M. Siraj, N. Ahmes.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – H. Pandya, J. Bumrah.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – R. Sharma, V. Kohli.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
INDIA MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH. (statsforfantasy.com)