India will face Afghanistan in the ninth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 11 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After a successful game against five-time champions Australia, the Indian team is eager to maintain their winning streak. Conversely, Afghanistan are aiming to overcome their recent loss to Bangladesh. It promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams seeking a favorable outcome.
ODI Stats and Records at Arun Jaitley Stadium:
Total matches: 29
Matches won batting first: 14
Matches won bowling first: 14
Average first Innings scores: 223
Average second Innings scores: 203
Highest total recorded: 330/8 (50 Ov) by West Indies vs Netherlands
Lowest total recorded: 99/10: (27.1 Ov) by South Africa vs India
Highest score chased: 281/4 (40.5 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
Lowest score defended: 174/7 (50 Ov) by New Zealand Women vs India Women
Arun Jaitley International Stadium Pitch Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium features a batters-friendly pitch, benefiting from its fast outfield and short boundaries that facilitate boundary-clearing shots. Furthermore, as the game advances, the dry nature of the surface tends to assist spinners, making it a common choice for the toss-winning teams to bat first and defend their total.
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Delhi Weather forecast:
Delhi Weather Report (Image Source: Twitter)
The weather outlook for Delhi on Wednesday, during the India-Pakistan match, appears favorable with no rain expected. It will be a sunny day featuring clear skies, with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are anticipated to be at approximately 42%, offering comfortable playing conditions. The wind will be gentle, blowing at a speed of 13 km/hr.
IND vs AFG, probable playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Saleem Safi
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India will face Afghanistan in the ninth match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 11 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. After a successful game against five-time champions Australia, the Indian team is eager to maintain their winning streak. Conversely, Afghanistan are aiming to overcome their recent loss to Bangladesh. It promises…