Predicted XI for India vs. Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Virat Kohli will return as India looks to make major changes in Indore. On Sunday, January 14, India hopes to complete the series against Afghanistan in Indore. Fans are eager to see their idol, Virat Kohli, back in T20Is.
In the first game played in cold Mohali, the Indian squad performed admirably, with Shivam Dube emerging as the standout batsman and bowler. Apart from being run out for a duck, Rohit Sharma’s comeback to the T20I team didn’t go well, but otherwise, the hosts weren’t really trailing the chase.
India needs to win another home series, and with only two games remaining until the T20 World Cup in June of this year, they will be eager for another strong showing in Indore
Afghanistan vs. India: Second T20I anticipated XI
Due to personal reasons, Kohli was unable to play in the first game in Mohali. However, he is now eligible to start in the team for the encounter in Indore.
We can anticipate the Indian star’s return as he is allegedly excited to be a member of the team traveling to the Caribbean and the USA for the forthcoming ICC event.
Dube is hitting the ball well, therefore Tilak Varma could have to make room in the lineup to make room for Kohli. The southpaw’s performances have drawn criticism from commentators because to his recent uneven play.
It would be interesting to observe whether India decides to start Yashasvi Jaiswal again in the starting lineup. Due to a groin strain, the opener was unable to play in the first game; Shubman Gill was selected for the match in Mohali.
Gill performed admirably, scoring 23 off 12 balls, but we should anticipate Gill’s return because Dravid is supporting Jaiswal and Rohit to start.
There may be yet another change in the spin department, where Kuldeep Yadav may be chosen over Ravi Bishnoi. In the opening game, the leg-spinner lost rhythm and let up runs. This can compel the team management to start Kuldeep, who is playing well, in the game.
Afghanistan may choose to play with the same squad that participated in Mohali, and their bowling department’s success would depend on how well the preparations are carried out.
The following players were picked by India to make the starting XI: Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal/Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (C), Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh.
The following players were picked by Afghanistan to make the XI: Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen Ul Haq, Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai.
