Rohit Sharma is set to make his return in T20Is in India's three-match series opener versus Afghanistan, which will be held on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Ahead of the series opener, former Indian stumper Saba Karim feels Rohit still has the intensity and aggression to lead India to a World Cup title&nbsp;after missing out on last year's home ODI WC.

Speaking on Jio Cinema, Karim said, "This is a wonderful phase for Rohit Sharma. The way he led India in the ODI World Cup goes to shows his desire to win the World Cup for India. Rohit is in prime form. His fitness also has helped him grow in confidence. That is the reason why the Indian selectors have again opted for Rohit to lead the side, to bring that kind of stability to the side as a captain and as a batter."

Karim opined, "The way he walked the talk in the recently-concluded one-day matches. It just goes to show he still has the intensity and the aggression to lead India to that much-awaited World Cup triumph."

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Rohit, as well as Virat Kohli, have not played a T20I since the 2022 T20 WC. However, the duo has returned to the T20I setup where they host the Afghans&nbsp;ahead of the 2024 T20 WC&nbsp;in West Indies and USA in June. Karim feels Rohit's all-out approach in the powerplays during the ODI WC helped him get back to the T20I setup, along with his credible leadership.

The former stumper highlighted, "That (Powerplay approach in ODIs) is one of the main reasons that we are seeing Rohit Sharma once again as a player and as a captain in T20Is. The intensity with which he batted in one-day cricket, the aggression that he showed. He paved a path for batting in white-ball cricket. He did and showed it to the rest of the team, lead from the front."

"Rohit has a lot of experience. He has been playing T20 cricket for years. People do find it hard from switching from red-ball to white-ball cricket. But, I think Rohit, with his experience, he will be able to do that very easily," added&nbsp;Karim.

Rohit has&nbsp;3,853 runs from 148 T20Is, at 31.32, at a strike rate of 139.24.

Rohit Sharma is set to make his return in T20Is in India's three-match series opener versus Afghanistan, which will be held on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Ahead of the series opener, former Indian stumper Saba Karim feels Rohit still has the intensity and aggression to lead India to a World Cup title after missing out on last year's home ODI WC.

Rohit Sharma is set to make his return in T20Is in India's three-match series opener versus Afghanistan, which will be held on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali. Ahead of the series opener, former Indian stumper Saba Karim feels Rohit still has the intensity and aggression to lead India to a World Cup title after missing out on last year's home ODI WC. Speaking on Jio Cinema, Karim said, "This is a wonderful phase for Rohit Sharma. The way he led India in the ODI World Cup goes to shows his desire to win the World Cup for India. Rohit is in prime form. His fitness also has helped him grow in confidence. That is the reason why the Indian selectors have again opted for Rohit to lead the side, to bring that kind of stability to the side as a captain and as a batter." Karim opined, "The way he walked the talk in the recently-concluded one-day matches. It just goes to show he still has the intensity and the aggression to lead India to that much-awaited World Cup triumph." Also read: India vs Afghanistan 2024, 1st T20I: Match preview and result prediction Rohit, as well as Virat Kohli, have not played a T20I since the 2022 T20 WC. However, the duo has returned to the T20I setup where they host the Afghans ahead of the 2024 T20 WC in West Indies and USA in June. Karim feels Rohit's all-out approach in the powerplays during the ODI WC helped him get back to the T20I setup, along with his credible leadership. The former stumper highlighted, "That (Powerplay approach in ODIs) is one of the main reasons that we are seeing Rohit Sharma once again as a player and as a captain in T20Is. The intensity with which he batted in one-day cricket, the aggression that he showed. He paved a path for batting in white-ball cricket. He did and showed it to the rest of the team, lead from the front." "Rohit has a lot of experience. He has been playing T20 cricket for years. People do find it hard from switching from red-ball to white-ball cricket. But, I think Rohit, with his experience, he will be able to do that very easily," added Karim. Rohit has 3,853 runs from 148 T20Is, at 31.32, at a strike rate of 139.24.

Ind vs Afg: Rohit Sharma still has intensity and aggression to lead India to WC title - Former Indian stumper

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to India's T20I setup when the BCCI selectors announced the national side's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match series versus Afghanistan at home. Rohit and Kohli have not played a T20I since India's 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final loss to eventual winners England in Adelaide. As the three T20Is versus the Afghans&nbsp;get&nbsp;underway on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali, Rohit is on the cusp of equalling MS Dhoni's historic captaincy record.&nbsp;

It is to be noted that Rohit&nbsp;has 39 wins in 51 T20Is. On the other hand, former skipper Dhoni ended his T20I captaincy tenure&nbsp;winning 42 out of 72 matches. Hence, if India inflict a series whitewash over the Afghans, Rohit will level Dhoni as the joint-most successful India captain in men's T20Is. With India gearing up for the 2024 T20 WC, to be held in West Indies and USA in June, it will certainly boost Rohit's confidence if he levels with Dhoni, India's sole T20 WC-winning captain.&nbsp;

<h3>MOST WINS AS T20I CAPTAIN</h3>

Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) - 42

MS Dhoni (India) - 42

Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 42

Eoin Morgan (England) - 42

Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 42

Aaron Finch (Australia) - 40

Rohit Sharma (India) – 39

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Under Rohit, India have achieved considerable success in T20Is. They beat Sri Lanka (home), West Indies (home and away), and England (away) since he became the permanent T20I captain. Before that, he led India to the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka&nbsp;in early 2018 when then-all-format captain Kohli was rested. At present, India are the No. 1 ranked side in the format.&nbsp;

<h2>India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series –</h2>

Rohit Sharma (captain), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to India's T20I setup when the BCCI selectors announced the national side's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match series versus Afghanistan at home.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marked their return to India's T20I setup when the BCCI selectors announced the national side's 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match series versus Afghanistan at home. Rohit and Kohli have not played a T20I since India's 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final loss to eventual winners England in Adelaide. As the three T20Is versus the Afghans get underway on Thursday (Jan 11) in Mohali, Rohit is on the cusp of equalling MS Dhoni's historic captaincy record. It is to be noted that Rohit has 39 wins in 51 T20Is. On the other hand, former skipper Dhoni ended his T20I captaincy tenure winning 42 out of 72 matches. Hence, if India inflict a series whitewash over the Afghans, Rohit will level Dhoni as the joint-most successful India captain in men's T20Is. With India gearing up for the 2024 T20 WC, to be held in West Indies and USA in June, it will certainly boost Rohit's confidence if he levels with Dhoni, India's sole T20 WC-winning captain. MOST WINS AS T20I CAPTAIN Asghar Afghan (Afghanistan) - 42 MS Dhoni (India) - 42 Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 42 Eoin Morgan (England) - 42 Brian Masaba (Uganda) - 42 Aaron Finch (Australia) - 40 Rohit Sharma (India) – 39 Also read: Former South Africa player cites Virat Kohli's example to give Tests priority over T20 leagues Under Rohit, India have achieved considerable success in T20Is. They beat Sri Lanka (home), West Indies (home and away), and England (away) since he became the permanent T20I captain. Before that, he led India to the Nidahas Trophy in Sri Lanka in early 2018 when then-all-format captain Kohli was rested. At present, India are the No. 1 ranked side in the format. India’s T20I squad for the Afghanistan series – Rohit Sharma (captain), S Gill, Y Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan and Mukesh Kumar

Ind vs Afg: Rohit Sharma aims to equal former captain MS Dhoni's HISTORIC feat on T20I comeback

After a successful ODI World Cup campaign, Afghanistan are all set to take on India in a three-match T20I Series in the new year as announced on Tuesday (Nov 21). The Afghans who had a wonderful time in India during the World Cup will play India in January as part of the three-match series. The team consisting of star names like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will look to&nbsp;gain supremacy on Indian soil as they face India.

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<h2>Afghanistan to tour India</h2>

The series will kickstart at the PCA stadium in Mohali where the two nations will meet on January 11 while the Holkar Stadium in Indore will host the second T20I contest. The series will conclude with the final T20I on January 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 2024 will be a crucial year for both India and Afghanistan with the T20 World Cup also on the calendar in June.

The tour will take place immediately after the Indian team returns from South Africa tour which will start on December 10. The month-long tour will conclude on January 7 where India will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The Afghanistan series could see a second-string Indian side take guards as the majority of the players from the senior contingent will be expected to take a rest after the African series. There will be only four days since the gap between the final day of the Cape Town Test and the first T20I in Mohali.

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With a five-match Test series against England to commence in the first week of February, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will keep close tabs on players who will be made available for the Afghanistan series.

<h2>Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign</h2>

Afghanistan had a fruitful campaign in the World Cup where they finished above the defending champions England. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side won four matches at the global tournament including wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and England. Their win over Pakistan was the highlight reel of the campaign when they chased 282 while they almost got the better of Australia.

After a successful ODI World Cup campaign, Afghanistan are all set to take on India in a three-match T20I Series in the new year as announced on Tuesday (Nov 21).

After a successful ODI World Cup campaign, Afghanistan are all set to take on India in a three-match T20I Series in the new year as announced on Tuesday (Nov 21). The Afghans who had a wonderful time in India during the World Cup will play India in January as part of the three-match series. The team consisting of star names like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will look to gain supremacy on Indian soil as they face India. 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀, 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍 🚨 AfghanAtalan are all set to meet Team India in a three-match T20I series in early January next year. 🤩 More 👉: https://t.co/xQmpQtNWuR pic.twitter.com/BpITUbzM3W — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 21, 2023 × Afghanistan to tour India The series will kickstart at the PCA stadium in Mohali where the two nations will meet on January 11 while the Holkar Stadium in Indore will host the second T20I contest. The series will conclude with the final T20I on January 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 2024 will be a crucial year for both India and Afghanistan with the T20 World Cup also on the calendar in June. The tour will take place immediately after the Indian team returns from South Africa tour which will start on December 10. The month-long tour will conclude on January 7 where India will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The Afghanistan series could see a second-string Indian side take guards as the majority of the players from the senior contingent will be expected to take a rest after the African series. There will be only four days since the gap between the final day of the Cape Town Test and the first T20I in Mohali. ALSO READ | STAGGERING! Record 1.25 million fans attended ODI World Cup, reveals ICC With a five-match Test series against England to commence in the first week of February, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will keep close tabs on players who will be made available for the Afghanistan series. Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign Afghanistan had a fruitful campaign in the World Cup where they finished above the defending champions England. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s side won four matches at the global tournament including wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, and England. Their win over Pakistan was the highlight reel of the campaign when they chased 282 while they almost got the better of Australia.

Afghanistan tour of India: Rashid Khan and Co set to face World Cup runners-up in three-match T20I series

IND vs PAK Head to Head: Whenever India and Pakistan clash in a cricket match, the stadium is always jam-packed with an enthusiastic audience. The two cricketing giants have a long history of cricket rivalry.

IND vs PAK Head to Head: Whenever India and Pakistan clash in a cricket match, the stadium is always jam-packed with an enthusiastic audience. The two cricketing giants have a long history of cricket rivalry. India vs Pakistan matches always have a tense atmosphere. As the ICC World Cup 2023 has returned after four years, fans are excited about the upcoming clash between India and Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14) at 02:00 pm IST. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan match. Here's everything you need to know about the India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head stats. IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Head-to-Head While India and Pakistan have clashed in hundreds of matches across all formats, here are their head-to-head stats for the ODI format, as the upcoming match between the two bordering nations will be a one-day international. India and Pakistan have clashed 134 times in ODI matches. Pakistan holds an edge in the ODI format as it has won 73 games, while India has won 56. Five IND vs PAK ODI matches have ended with no result. So far, India has won 11 games at home, while Pakistan has won 17. Even on Indian soil, Pakistan has won 19 matches against India. ALSO READ | Most Runs in ICC World Cup 2023: Mohammad Rizwan tops the list, Virat Kohli on 6th: Check full list here In the last India vs Pakistan clash that occurred in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage, India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs. However, their first match of the continental tournament ended with no result. The two greatest cricket rivals have clashed seven times in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup. However, Pakistan has never won a single World Cup match against India. The most nail-biting match was the 2011 World Cup semifinal, where India emerged victorious by 29 runs. In the 2019 India vs Pakistan World Cup match, India won by 89 runs. Here's a list of the India vs Pakistan World Cup matches when India defeated Pakistan. Date Winner Margin Venue March 4, 1992 India 43 runs Sydney March 9, 1996 India 39 runs Bengaluru June 8, 1999 India 47 runs Manchester March 1, 2003 India 6 wickets Centurion March 30, 2011 India 29 runs Mohali Feb 15, 2015 India 76 runs Adelaide June 16, 2019 India 89 runs via DLS method Manchester (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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It was runs galore at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from the bat of Rohit Sharma as he smashed record books left, right, and centre for India. Playing in his third ODI World Cup, Rohit broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for most hundreds in the ODI World Cup as he scored his seventh ton in the coveted tournament. The ton against Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 11) also saw him register fastest hundred for an Indian in the ODI World Cup in just 63 balls surpassing Kapil Dev for the record books.

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<h2>Rohit surpasses Sachin</h2>

Playing in his third World Cup, Rohit smashed his five hundreds in the 2019 edition, while he had one in the 2015 edition of the tournament. He was level with Sachin with six hundreds going into the World Cup and needed one more to leapfrog him. On the second ball of the 18th over, Rohit brought up his 31st ton in his ODI career which saw him break the record. His seventh ton was also special for multiple reasons as India were on fire in the match.

Most hundreds in World Cups

7 - Rohit Sharma

6 - Sachin Tendulkar

5 - Ricky Ponting

5 - Kumar Sangakkara

The Indian skipper scored the fastest ton in the World Cup, a record previously held by Kapil Dev when he scored an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in 1983.

Fastest ODI hundreds for India (by balls faced)

52 - Virat Kohli vs AUS, Jaipur, 2013

60 - Virender Sehwag vs NZ, Hamilton, 2009

61 - Virat Kohli vs AUS, Nagpur, 2013

62 - Mohammad Azharuddin vs NZ, Baroda, 1988

63 - Rohit Sharma vs AFG, Delhi, 2023

Rohit finally bowed out on 131 off 84 which consisted of 5 sixes and 16 fours, scoring at a strike rate of 156. It is also the highest score in a World Cup match for India in a successful run chase as India march for back-to-back wins.&nbsp;

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<h2>India register back-to-back wins</h2>

Riding on the success of Rohit, India have now registered back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup to state their claim as tournament favourites. India beat Australia in the opening match on Sunday in Chennai by six wickets where KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were in top form. India successfully chased down the total of 273 runs with 15 overs to spare.

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It was runs galore at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from the bat of Rohit Sharma as he smashed record books left, right, and centre for India. Playing in his third ODI World Cup, Rohit broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for most hundreds in the ODI World Cup as he scored his seventh ton in the coveted tournament.

It was runs galore at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from the bat of Rohit Sharma as he smashed record books left, right, and centre for India. Playing in his third ODI World Cup, Rohit broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for most hundreds in the ODI World Cup as he scored his seventh ton in the coveted tournament. The ton against Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 11) also saw him register fastest hundred for an Indian in the ODI World Cup in just 63 balls surpassing Kapil Dev for the record books. Rohit Sharma becomes the batter with the most @cricketworldcup hundreds with a belligerent ton against Afghanistan 🔥@mastercardindia Milestones 🏏#CWC23 #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/AnZL1FDg4T — ICC (@ICC) October 11, 2023 × Rohit surpasses Sachin Playing in his third World Cup, Rohit smashed his five hundreds in the 2019 edition, while he had one in the 2015 edition of the tournament. He was level with Sachin with six hundreds going into the World Cup and needed one more to leapfrog him. On the second ball of the 18th over, Rohit brought up his 31st ton in his ODI career which saw him break the record. His seventh ton was also special for multiple reasons as India were on fire in the match. Most hundreds in World Cups 7 - Rohit Sharma 6 - Sachin Tendulkar 5 - Ricky Ponting 5 - Kumar Sangakkara The Indian skipper scored the fastest ton in the World Cup, a record previously held by Kapil Dev when he scored an unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in 1983. Fastest ODI hundreds for India (by balls faced) 52 - Virat Kohli vs AUS, Jaipur, 2013 60 - Virender Sehwag vs NZ, Hamilton, 2009 61 - Virat Kohli vs AUS, Nagpur, 2013 62 - Mohammad Azharuddin vs NZ, Baroda, 1988 63 - Rohit Sharma vs AFG, Delhi, 2023 Rohit finally bowed out on 131 off 84 which consisted of 5 sixes and 16 fours, scoring at a strike rate of 156. It is also the highest score in a World Cup match for India in a successful run chase as India march for back-to-back wins. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch India register back-to-back wins Riding on the success of Rohit, India have now registered back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup to state their claim as tournament favourites. India beat Australia in the opening match on Sunday in Chennai by six wickets where KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were in top form. India successfully chased down the total of 273 runs with 15 overs to spare. India will next take on Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with both teams getting off to a perfect start in the World Cup. India and Pakistan have won their opening two matches and will eye another win on Saturday. Interestingly, India have never lost to Pakistan in the World Cup in seven previous meetings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rohit Sharma leapfrogs Sachin Tendulkar for most hundreds in ODI World Cup with blistering knock vs Afg

India skipper Rohit Sharma wreaked havoc at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he smashed the record for most international sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle of West Indies. Playing against Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup, Rohit with his third six of his blistering innings surpassed Gayle’s tally of 553 sixes to set a new record. The Indian skipper was in top gear against Afghanistan as India are chasing 273 to register back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup.

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<h2>Rohit on fire</h2>

Playing in his third World Cup, the Hitman has had a reputation as one of the deadliest players in world cricket. In his 453rd international match, he now has 556 sixes (at the time of writing) as he continues to impress in the World Cups. In 52 Test matches for India, he has 77 sixes while in the T20I format, he has scored 182 sixes that have been amassed in 148 matches. He has not played in the shortest format since the T20 World Cup in 2022 in Australia.

Most sixes in international cricket

556* - Rohit Sharma

553 - Chris Gayle

476 - Shahid Afridi

398 - Brendon McCullum

383 - Martin Guptill

On the flip side, in 253 ODI matches, he has 297 sixes (at the time of writing) which sees him being one of the greatest ODI batters. He ranks third in the list of most ODI sixes behind Chris Gayle (331) and Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi (351) in the format.

Rohit finally bowed out on 131 off 84 which consisted of 5 sixes and 16 fours, scoring at a strike rate of 156. It is also the highest score in a World Cup match for India in a successful run chase as India march for back-to-back wins.&nbsp;

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<h2>India register back-to-back wins</h2>

Riding on the success of Rohit, India have now registered back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup to state their claim as tournament favourites. India beat Australia in the opening match on Sunday in Chennai by six wickets where KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were in top form. India successfully chased down the total of 273 runs with 15 overs to spare.

India will next take on Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with both teams getting off to a perfect start in the World Cup. India and Pakistan have won their opening two matches and will eye another win on Saturday. Interestingly, India have never lost to Pakistan in the World Cup in seven previous meetings.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma wreaked havoc at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he smashed the record for most international sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle of West Indies. Playing against Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup, Rohit with his third six of his blistering innings surpassed Gayle’s tally of 553 sixes to set a new record. The Indian skipper was in top gear against Afghanistan as India are chasing 273 to register back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup. FIFTY for Rohit Sharma - his 5⃣3⃣rd in ODIs! 👌 👌 Talk about leading from the front! 👍 👍 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/f29c30au8u#CWC23 | #TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | #MeninBlue pic.twitter.com/rRV2SRucQJ — BCCI (@BCCI) October 11, 2023 × Rohit on fire Playing in his third World Cup, the Hitman has had a reputation as one of the deadliest players in world cricket. In his 453rd international match, he now has 556 sixes (at the time of writing) as he continues to impress in the World Cups. In 52 Test matches for India, he has 77 sixes while in the T20I format, he has scored 182 sixes that have been amassed in 148 matches. He has not played in the shortest format since the T20 World Cup in 2022 in Australia. Most sixes in international cricket 556* - Rohit Sharma 553 - Chris Gayle 476 - Shahid Afridi 398 - Brendon McCullum 383 - Martin Guptill On the flip side, in 253 ODI matches, he has 297 sixes (at the time of writing) which sees him being one of the greatest ODI batters. He ranks third in the list of most ODI sixes behind Chris Gayle (331) and Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi (351) in the format. Rohit finally bowed out on 131 off 84 which consisted of 5 sixes and 16 fours, scoring at a strike rate of 156. It is also the highest score in a World Cup match for India in a successful run chase as India march for back-to-back wins. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch India register back-to-back wins Riding on the success of Rohit, India have now registered back-to-back wins in the ODI World Cup to state their claim as tournament favourites. India beat Australia in the opening match on Sunday in Chennai by six wickets where KL Rahul and Virat Kohli were in top form. India successfully chased down the total of 273 runs with 15 overs to spare. India will next take on Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with both teams getting off to a perfect start in the World Cup. India and Pakistan have won their opening two matches and will eye another win on Saturday. Interestingly, India have never lost to Pakistan in the World Cup in seven previous meetings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma smashes Chris Gayle's record for most international sixes vs Afg

Rohit Sharma was at his sensational best on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he led India to back-to-back wins in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Breaking records left, right and centre, Rohit registered the fastest hundred for India in the ODI World Cup while also breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most tons. His blistering innings saw India chase down 273 runs target with 90&nbsp;balls to spare to beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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Chasing 273, Rohit had a no-nonsense approach that saw him take on the opposition bowlers from the start. In the first 10 overs, India scored 94 runs to put Afghanistan on the mat from the start, with Rohit taking&nbsp;30 balls to complete his fifty. He along with Ishan Kishan (47) stitched a partnership of 156 runs for the opening wicket as it laid foundation for the win.

Playing in his third ODI World Cup, Rohit broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for most hundreds in the ODI World Cup as he scored his seventh ton in the coveted tournament. The ton against Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 11) also saw him register the fastest hundred for an Indian in the ODI World Cup in just 63 balls, surpassing Kapil Dev for the record books.

In his 453rd international match, he now has 556 sixes (at the time of writing) as he continues to impress in the World Cups. In 52 Test matches for India, he has 77 sixes while in the T20I format, he has scored 182 sixes that have been amassed in 148 matches. He has not played in the shortest format since the T20 World Cup in 2022 in Australia.

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In 253 ODI matches, he has 297 sixes (at the time of writing), making him one of the greatest ODI batters. He ranks third in the list of most ODI sixes behind Chris Gayle (331) and Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi (351) in the format.

Earlier, banking on the batting displays of Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62)&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan scored 272/8 in 50 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for India as he scalped four wickets while Hardik Pandya ended with 43/2 in seven overs.

India will next take on Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with both teams getting off to a perfect start in the World Cup. India and Pakistan have won their opening two matches and will eye another win on Saturday. Interestingly, India have never lost to Pakistan in the World Cup in seven previous meetings.

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Rohit Sharma was at his sensational best on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he led India to back-to-back wins in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Breaking records left, right and centre, Rohit registered the fastest hundred for India in the ODI World Cup while also breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most tons.

Rohit Sharma was at his sensational best on Wednesday (Oct 11) as he led India to back-to-back wins in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Breaking records left, right and centre, Rohit registered the fastest hundred for India in the ODI World Cup while also breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most tons. His blistering innings saw India chase down 273 runs target with 90 balls to spare to beat Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India march to their second successive win off the back of a dominant display in Delhi 💪#CWC23 #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/zZdVDmmCEU — ICC (@ICC) October 11, 2023 × Rohit Sharma wreaks havoc Chasing 273, Rohit had a no-nonsense approach that saw him take on the opposition bowlers from the start. In the first 10 overs, India scored 94 runs to put Afghanistan on the mat from the start, with Rohit taking 30 balls to complete his fifty. He along with Ishan Kishan (47) stitched a partnership of 156 runs for the opening wicket as it laid foundation for the win. Playing in his third ODI World Cup, Rohit broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for most hundreds in the ODI World Cup as he scored his seventh ton in the coveted tournament. The ton against Afghanistan on Wednesday (Oct 11) also saw him register the fastest hundred for an Indian in the ODI World Cup in just 63 balls, surpassing Kapil Dev for the record books. In his 453rd international match, he now has 556 sixes (at the time of writing) as he continues to impress in the World Cups. In 52 Test matches for India, he has 77 sixes while in the T20I format, he has scored 182 sixes that have been amassed in 148 matches. He has not played in the shortest format since the T20 World Cup in 2022 in Australia. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch In 253 ODI matches, he has 297 sixes (at the time of writing), making him one of the greatest ODI batters. He ranks third in the list of most ODI sixes behind Chris Gayle (331) and Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi (351) in the format. Earlier, banking on the batting displays of Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) Afghanistan scored 272/8 in 50 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for India as he scalped four wickets while Hardik Pandya ended with 43/2 in seven overs. India will next take on Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with both teams getting off to a perfect start in the World Cup. India and Pakistan have won their opening two matches and will eye another win on Saturday. Interestingly, India have never lost to Pakistan in the World Cup in seven previous meetings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma wreaks havoc with blistering ton as India down Afghanistan in Delhi

India’s Jasprit Bumrah has been in top form at the ongoing ODI World Cup as he once again proved his worth to the team with a wicket against Afghanistan. India playing against Afghanistan in their second ODI World Cup match on Wednesday (Oct 11) saw Bumrah come up with an unusual celebration that attracted the attention of both cricket and football fans.

However, what was the celebration all about, and where did it come from?

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<h2>Bumrah’s new celebration</h2>

After scalping Ibrahim Zadran (22) on the fourth ball of the seventh over, Bumrah was seen pointing his finger to the head. It was the same celebration Manchester United star Marcus Rashford uses when he celebrates a goal.

Internet did not sit back and reacted to the celebration, drawing comparisons between the star players. The United winger has been using the celebration for over a year which has seen him catch the attention of fans.

Bumrah has now attracted the attention of the world, especially Manchester United fans.

The speedster recently returned to the national side after a torrid time out from the national side. He was instrumental in India winning the Asia Cup while his primary target now is to clinch glory at the World Cup.

Rashford, meanwhile, is at the end of&nbsp;a tough start to the football season where the Red Devils have lost four of the opening eight matches in the Premier League.

They also lost their opening two Champions League matches as manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure.

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<h2>Afghanistan set a big target for India</h2>

At the time of writing, Afghanistan were 235/7 in 45&nbsp;overs as they target 300 against an Indian side in Delhi. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) were the architects of the good score while Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21) and Rahmat Shah (16) also contributed to the team’s cause.

A victory for India will see them take back-to-back wins after beating Australia while an Afghanistan win will see them bounce back from their defeat against Bangladesh.

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India’s Jasprit Bumrah has been in top form at the ongoing ODI World Cup as he once again proved his worth to the team with a wicket against Afghanistan. India playing against Afghanistan in their second ODI World Cup match on Wednesday (Oct 11) saw Bumrah come up with an unusual celebration that attracted the attention of both cricket and football fans.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah has been in top form at the ongoing ODI World Cup as he once again proved his worth to the team with a wicket against Afghanistan. India playing against Afghanistan in their second ODI World Cup match on Wednesday (Oct 11) saw Bumrah come up with an unusual celebration that attracted the attention of both cricket and football fans. However, what was the celebration all about, and where did it come from? Jasprit Bumrah 🤝 Marcus Rashford #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/jSagNhx7ES — Premier League India (@PLforIndia) October 11, 2023 × Bumrah’s new celebration After scalping Ibrahim Zadran (22) on the fourth ball of the seventh over, Bumrah was seen pointing his finger to the head. It was the same celebration Manchester United star Marcus Rashford uses when he celebrates a goal. Internet did not sit back and reacted to the celebration, drawing comparisons between the star players. The United winger has been using the celebration for over a year which has seen him catch the attention of fans. Bumrah has now attracted the attention of the world, especially Manchester United fans. The speedster recently returned to the national side after a torrid time out from the national side. He was instrumental in India winning the Asia Cup while his primary target now is to clinch glory at the World Cup. Rashford, meanwhile, is at the end of a tough start to the football season where the Red Devils have lost four of the opening eight matches in the Premier League. They also lost their opening two Champions League matches as manager Erik ten Hag is under pressure. ALSO READ | Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch Afghanistan set a big target for India At the time of writing, Afghanistan were 235/7 in 45 overs as they target 300 against an Indian side in Delhi. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62) were the architects of the good score while Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21) and Rahmat Shah (16) also contributed to the team’s cause. A victory for India will see them take back-to-back wins after beating Australia while an Afghanistan win will see them bounce back from their defeat against Bangladesh. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After losing the toss, Rohit Sharma-led India have been asked to bowl first by Afghanistan in match 9 of CWC 2023 edition on Wednesday (Oct 11). Afghanistan were off to a decent start before they were soon reduced to 63 for 3. Talking about the Afghan openers, Ibrahim Zadran departed for 22 whereas&nbsp;Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21) was looking good before Shardul Thakur held on to a stunning catch&nbsp;to send him packing.&nbsp;

Talking about Gurbaz's dismissal, it was a well-executed short-pitched delivery from birthday boy Hardik Pandya. The batter went for the shot and seemed to have timed it well. Shardul, stationed at deep fine leg, caught the ball, was about to touch the boundary rope and, hence, threw the ball in the air, regained balance and completed the catch without breaking a sweat.&nbsp;

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For the Afghanistan game, India have gone ahead with an extra pacer in the form of fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul as R Ashwin got dropped from the playing XI.

After losing&nbsp;the toss, captain Rohit Sharma stated, "We were looking to bat second. We saw the amount of dew last evening. Don't think the wicket will change much. Need to bowl well and need to come back and bat better. We were under pressure (against Australia) to start with, but KL and Kohli batted well, they were magnificent and we take a lot of pride in our performance. It was a good game for us, hopefully we can repeat that and keep the momentum going forward.&nbsp;Ashwin&nbsp;misses out,&nbsp;Shardul Thakur&nbsp;comes in for him."

India is keen to make it two wins in a row in the 10-team tournament after beating five-time champions Australia by six wickets in their opening clash, in Chennai on Sunday (Oct 8).

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Afghanistan&nbsp;(Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

India&nbsp;(Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

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After losing the toss, Rohit Sharma-led India have been asked to bowl first by Afghanistan in match 9 of CWC 2023 edition on Wednesday (Oct 11). Afghanistan were off to a decent start before they were soon reduced to 63 for 3.

After losing the toss, Rohit Sharma-led India have been asked to bowl first by Afghanistan in match 9 of CWC 2023 edition on Wednesday (Oct 11). Afghanistan were off to a decent start before they were soon reduced to 63 for 3. Talking about the Afghan openers, Ibrahim Zadran departed for 22 whereas Rahmanullah Gurbaz (21) was looking good before Shardul Thakur held on to a stunning catch to send him packing. Talking about Gurbaz's dismissal, it was a well-executed short-pitched delivery from birthday boy Hardik Pandya. The batter went for the shot and seemed to have timed it well. Shardul, stationed at deep fine leg, caught the ball, was about to touch the boundary rope and, hence, threw the ball in the air, regained balance and completed the catch without breaking a sweat. Here is the video of Shardul's effort: Shardul thakur take amazing catch 😲😲😲😲 #INDvsAFG #shardulthakur #shami #AmitabhBachchan #raj pic.twitter.com/CckkRxnfCq — Govind Vishwakarma (@GovindV41685093) October 11, 2023 × Also read: Ashwin will fight till the last delivery: Tendulkar lauds star player's attitude and approach towards game For the Afghanistan game, India have gone ahead with an extra pacer in the form of fast-bowling all-rounder Shardul as R Ashwin got dropped from the playing XI. After losing the toss, captain Rohit Sharma stated, "We were looking to bat second. We saw the amount of dew last evening. Don't think the wicket will change much. Need to bowl well and need to come back and bat better. We were under pressure (against Australia) to start with, but KL and Kohli batted well, they were magnificent and we take a lot of pride in our performance. It was a good game for us, hopefully we can repeat that and keep the momentum going forward. Ashwin misses out, Shardul Thakur comes in for him." India is keen to make it two wins in a row in the 10-team tournament after beating five-time champions Australia by six wickets in their opening clash, in Chennai on Sunday (Oct 8). Teams: Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ind vs Afg, CWC '23: Shardul Thakur takes a STUNNER to send Rahmanullah Gurbaz packing - Watch

IND vs AFG weather report: India and Afghanistan are all set to clash in the 9th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The match will take place at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). The match starts at 2:00 pm IST.&nbsp;

This is the second match to be hosted at the Arun Jaitley stadium. This match is a big opportunity for both teams. The Men in Blue will be led by Rohit Sharma who after scoring a duck against Australia in the previous match should probably bat with an aggressive intent. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan should also make the most of the chances. This is India's big chance to boost their NRR.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Afghanistan lost to Bangladesh in their first game. Their campaign gets tougher from here, though they have their bowling as an asset.&nbsp;

Both India and Afghanistan have clashed three times in ODI, with India winning 2 matches and one match ending in a tie.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs AFG CWC'23 Weather Report&nbsp;</h2>

As of now, there is no threat of rain in Delhi on Wednesday. This comes as a little drizzle in the Indian national capital was expected.&nbsp;

The temperature is expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and is expected to reduce to 30 degrees Celsius in the evening. However, dew is expected to play a part in the second half.&nbsp;

Expect a humidity level of about 50%, with the wind blowing at approximately 13 km/h.

The wickets at the Arun Jaitley stadium are known to be on the slower side providing assistance to bowlers and spinners.

However, after the freshly aided soil, the wickets seem to have found a new life.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs AFG CWC'23 Probable Playing XI:</h2>

<h2>India (IND):&nbsp;</h2>

Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Afghanistan (AFG):&nbsp;

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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IND vs AFG weather report: India and Afghanistan are all set to clash in the 9th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The match will take place at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11).

IND vs AFG weather report: India and Afghanistan are all set to clash in the 9th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The match will take place at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). The match starts at 2:00 pm IST. This is the second match to be hosted at the Arun Jaitley stadium. This match is a big opportunity for both teams. The Men in Blue will be led by Rohit Sharma who after scoring a duck against Australia in the previous match should probably bat with an aggressive intent. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan should also make the most of the chances. This is India's big chance to boost their NRR. Meanwhile, Afghanistan lost to Bangladesh in their first game. Their campaign gets tougher from here, though they have their bowling as an asset. Both India and Afghanistan have clashed three times in ODI, with India winning 2 matches and one match ending in a tie. IND vs AFG CWC'23 Weather Report As of now, there is no threat of rain in Delhi on Wednesday. This comes as a little drizzle in the Indian national capital was expected. The temperature is expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and is expected to reduce to 30 degrees Celsius in the evening. However, dew is expected to play a part in the second half. Expect a humidity level of about 50%, with the wind blowing at approximately 13 km/h. The wickets at the Arun Jaitley stadium are known to be on the slower side providing assistance to bowlers and spinners. However, after the freshly aided soil, the wickets seem to have found a new life. IND vs AFG CWC'23 Probable Playing XI: India (IND): Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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IND vs AFG Playing XI: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between England and New Zealand. The 9th clash of the tournament will take place on Wednesday (Oct 10) between India and Afghanistan. The game is slated to take place at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi.

Rohit Sharma said on Sunday that the biggest challenge in front of India would be to play in different conditions over the course of the tournament. When he said this, he did not ruled out making changes in team combinations to suit the demands of a particular. Rohit was particularly pleased with the team's fielding. However, India has made one change in the playing XI squad, leaving out Ravichandran Ashwin and giving Shardul Thakur a game.

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Speaking ahead of the game, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi pointed at the same and said that they cannot expect their spinners to rescue them out of trouble all the time.

"Spin bowling alone cannot win us games, we have to bat well also. While we scored less runs in the previous game, we believed that we could win the match," Shahidi said in a pre-match press conference held in New Delhi.

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan playing XI</h2>

India playing XI:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Afghanistan&nbsp;playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan injury update</h2>

Shubman Gill has been hospitalized for testing positive for Dengue and still remains unavailable for this match. Afghanistan has no such injury. As per emerging reports, India will likely add Yashasvi Jaiswal or Rurturaj Gaikwad as the backup for Shubhman Gill to their World Cup 2023 squad.&nbsp;

Gaikwad and Jaiswal were impressive in the Asian Games, where India clinched the Gold medal. While Jaiswal hammered 100 runs at a strike rate of 188.67, Gaikwad’s leadership grabbed the limelight throughout the competition.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan match details</h2>

Match: India vs Afghanistan, Match 9, World Cup 2023

Venue: Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2:00 pm IST

<h2>IND vs AFG Squads</h2>

India Squads: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav

Afghanistan&nbsp;Squads: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Ikram Alikhil

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IND vs AFG Playing XI: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between England and New Zealand. The 9th clash of the tournament will take place on Wednesday (Oct 10) between India and Afghanistan.

IND vs AFG Playing XI: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between England and New Zealand. The 9th clash of the tournament will take place on Wednesday (Oct 10) between India and Afghanistan. The game is slated to take place at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi. Rohit Sharma said on Sunday that the biggest challenge in front of India would be to play in different conditions over the course of the tournament. When he said this, he did not ruled out making changes in team combinations to suit the demands of a particular. Rohit was particularly pleased with the team's fielding. However, India has made one change in the playing XI squad, leaving out Ravichandran Ashwin and giving Shardul Thakur a game. Also Read | IND vs AFG Head-to-head: World Cup 2023- India vs Afghanistan pitch report, weather update, live streaming Speaking ahead of the game, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi pointed at the same and said that they cannot expect their spinners to rescue them out of trouble all the time. "Spin bowling alone cannot win us games, we have to bat well also. While we scored less runs in the previous game, we believed that we could win the match," Shahidi said in a pre-match press conference held in New Delhi. IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan playing XI India playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj Afghanistan playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan injury update Shubman Gill has been hospitalized for testing positive for Dengue and still remains unavailable for this match. Afghanistan has no such injury. As per emerging reports, India will likely add Yashasvi Jaiswal or Rurturaj Gaikwad as the backup for Shubhman Gill to their World Cup 2023 squad. Gaikwad and Jaiswal were impressive in the Asian Games, where India clinched the Gold medal. While Jaiswal hammered 100 runs at a strike rate of 188.67, Gaikwad’s leadership grabbed the limelight throughout the competition. IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan match details Match: India vs Afghanistan, Match 9, World Cup 2023 Venue: Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi Date & Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2:00 pm IST IND vs AFG Squads India Squads: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav Afghanistan Squads: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Ikram Alikhil (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs AFG Playing XI: World Cup 2023 India vs Afghanistan playing XIs; Shardul replaces Ashwin

IND vs AFG head-to-head: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between England and New Zealand. The 9th clash of the tournament will take place on Wednesday (Oct 10) between India and Afghanistan. The game is slated to take place at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi.

Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. head into the match with a momentous victory against five-time champions Australia in their first match in the tournament. Afghanistan, on the other hand, lost their last match against Asian rivals Bangladesh by 6 wickets.&nbsp;

Ahead of Wednesday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the two teams in ODI matches:

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan head-to-head stats</h2>

A total of 3 matches have been taken place between India and Afghanistan in the ODI format. India has won 2 matches while Afghanistan has won only 1 match against India.&nbsp;

Total matches played: 3

Matches won by India: 2

Matches won by Afghanistan: 1

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The wickets at the Arun Jaitely Stadium were known to be on the slower side, providing assistance to slower bowlers or spinner as the match progresses. However, after the freshly laid pitches, which have been prepared using black soil, the wickets seem to have found life.

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: Weather update</h2>

There is no chance of rain in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). There will be plenty of sunshine in the capital city with a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius in the noon. The evenings will be comparatively cooler with temperature reducing to 30 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan probable playing XI</h2>

India (IND): Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

<h2>IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan match details</h2>

Match: India vs Afghanistan, Match 9, World Cup 2023

Venue: Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi

Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2:00 pm IST

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IND vs AFG head-to-head: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between England and New Zealand. The 9th clash of the tournament will take place on Wednesday (Oct 10) between India and Afghanistan.

IND vs AFG head-to-head: The 2023 World Cup kick-started on Thursday with the first match between England and New Zealand. The 9th clash of the tournament will take place on Wednesday (Oct 10) between India and Afghanistan. The game is slated to take place at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi. Rohit Sharma & Co. head into the match with a momentous victory against five-time champions Australia in their first match in the tournament. Afghanistan, on the other hand, lost their last match against Asian rivals Bangladesh by 6 wickets. Ahead of Wednesday’s match, let’s take a look at the head-to-head record of the two teams in ODI matches: IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan head-to-head stats A total of 3 matches have been taken place between India and Afghanistan in the ODI format. India has won 2 matches while Afghanistan has won only 1 match against India. Total matches played: 3 Matches won by India: 2 Matches won by Afghanistan: 1 IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: Pitch report The wickets at the Arun Jaitely Stadium were known to be on the slower side, providing assistance to slower bowlers or spinner as the match progresses. However, after the freshly laid pitches, which have been prepared using black soil, the wickets seem to have found life. IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: Weather update There is no chance of rain in Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 11). There will be plenty of sunshine in the capital city with a maximum temperature of 36 degrees Celsius in the noon. The evenings will be comparatively cooler with temperature reducing to 30 degrees Celsius. IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan probable playing XI India (IND): Rohit Sharma (captain), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Afghanistan (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India vs Afghanistan match details Match: India vs Afghanistan, Match 9, World Cup 2023 Venue: Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi Date & Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2:00 pm IST (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final: India and Afghanistan will clash in the final match of men's cricket at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian men's cricket team will aim for the gold medal, as the women's team has already bagged first place in their category.

IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final: India and Afghanistan will clash in the final match of men's cricket at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian men's cricket team will aim for the gold medal, as the women's team has already bagged first place in their category. In the first semifinal match on Friday, October 6, India crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets to power into the gold medal match. Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten half-century as India chased down 97 in just 9.2 overs. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 40 runs. Meanwhile, Afghanistan beat Pakistan by four wickets in the second semifinal and entered the finals. Pakistan and Bangladesh will compete for the third place on Saturday, October 7. Here's everything you need to know about the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 Men's Cricket Final. IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final Match Details Match: India vs Afghanistan, Men's Cricket Final, Asian Games 2023 Date: Saturday, October 7 Time: 11:30 am IST Venue: Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field, Hangzhou, China IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final Squads India: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Akash Deep Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib(c), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Afsar Zazai, Qais Ahmad, Sayed Shirzad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahir Khan, Nijat Masood, Karim Janat, Zubaid Akbari, Wafiullah Tarakhil ALSO READ | ODI World Cup: Ishan Kishan to replace Shubman Gill at top against Australia; India may opt to play 2 spinners IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final Weather Report According to AccuWeather, Hangzhou will have occasional rain and drizzle in the morning, and the rest of the day will be cloudy and cool on Saturday, October 7. The probability of precipitation is 80 per cent. However, it is unlikely that rain will play spoilsport for the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 Final match. IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final Pitch Report The pitch at the Hangzhou Cricket Ground favours the batters. However, it offers fast bowlers and spinners ample opportunities to excel. Thus, a versatile bowling squad is crucial to win a match on this pitch. In the last two semifinal matches held at the venue, both the winning teams won the toss and chose to bowl. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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IND vs AFG Head-to-Head: India and Afghanistan will clash in the final match of men's cricket at the Asian Games 2023 on Saturday, October 7, in Hangzhou, China.

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head: India and Afghanistan will clash in the final match of men's cricket at the Asian Games 2023 on Saturday, October 7, in Hangzhou, China. Cricket became a part of the Asian Games in 2010. However, the Asian Games 2023 was the first time India entered the tournament in the men's and women's categories. The Indian women's cricket team has already won a gold medal. So far, Afghanistan has participated in cricket at the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014. The team sport was not a part of the event in 2018. In both years, Afghanistan was the runner-up team. Thus, the upcoming final match between India and Afghanistan is crucial for both teams. In the Asian Games 2023, India and Afghanistan directly qualified for the quarterfinals. India defeated Nepal in the first quarterfinal match by 23 runs. Meanwhile, Afghanistan qualified for the next stage by defeating Sri Lanka by eight runs. ALSO READ | IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final: Check date, time, venue, squad, weather forecast and pitch report In the first semifinal match, India beat Bangladesh by nine wickets and scored the 97-run target in only 9.2 overs. On the same day, Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by four wickets, chasing their 116-run target. In the Asia Cup 2023, Afghanistan did not get a chance to face India as they could not qualify for the Super Four stage. Here's everything you need to know about the India vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head records. IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Final: Head-to-Head Records So far, India and Afghanistan have clashed only four times in the T20I format. Moreover, Afghanistan has not won even one match against India in the T20I format. The teams first squared off in May 2010 at Gros Islet. India won the game by seven wickets with 31 balls remaining. In the second match, they locked horns in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in September 2019. Once again, India defeated Afghanistan by 23 runs. Then, India beat Afghanistan by 66 runs in their third T20I match in November 2021 at Abu Dhabi. Their last encounter was in Dubai in September 2022, where Afghanistan lost to India by 101 runs. Where does India stand at the Asian Games 2023? So far, India has won 95 medals at the Asian Games 2023, including 22 gold, 34 silver, and 39 bronze. The Indian men's hockey team bagged the gold medal, while the Indian men's bridge team won the silver medal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final Live Streaming: India and Afghanistan have qualified for the gold medal match in cricket at the Asian Games 2023. Indian captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss in the first semifinal match and opted to bowl first.

IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final Live Streaming: India and Afghanistan have qualified for the gold medal match in cricket at the Asian Games 2023. Indian captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss in the first semifinal match and opted to bowl first. The Men in Blue defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets. Sai Kishore and Washington Sundar gave an impressive performance. Meanwhile, Afghanistan beat Pakistan in a low-scoring thriller match, bowling out Pakistan for 115 in 18 overs. The upcoming clash is crucial for both teams. India debuted in cricket at the Asian Games, and the women's team has already won the gold medal. Moreover, Afghanistan, runner-ups in cricket at the Asian Games 2010 and 2014, will look forward to winning the gold medal match. ALSO READ | IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final: Check date, time, venue, squad, weather forecast and pitch report Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final. IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final Live Streaming Details When is the India vs Afghanistan cricket final match at the Asian Games 2023? Indian and Afghanistan men's cricket teams will clash in the final cricket match at the Asian Games 2023 on Saturday, October 7. What time will the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 cricket final start? The IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 cricket final will start at 11:30 am IST on October 7. What is the venue for the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 cricket final? The Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field in Hangzhou will host the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 cricket semifinal on October 7. ALSO READ | IND Vs AFG Asian Games 2023 Cricket Final: Check head-to-head stats and more ahead of India vs Afghanistan Where can I watch the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 cricket final? Sony Sports Network will telecast the IND vs AFG final match at Asian Games 2023 live in India. The India vs Afghanistan match will be available on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 3 HD in Hindi commentary, Sony Sports Ten 4 and Sony Sports Ten 4 HD in Telugu and Tamil commentary. Moreover, English commentary for the match will be available on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD. How to watch the India vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2023 Final match live in India? SonyLIV app and website will broadcast the IND vs AFG Asian Games 2023 cricket final live in India. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A match-winning 65-run seventh wicket stand between Raj Bawa and Kaushal Tambe ensured a fighting four-wicket victory for India over a gritty Afghanistan as they entered the semi-final of the U-19 Asia Cup tournament here on Monday.)

Bawa (43 not out) and Tambe (35 not out) joined forced when India were in trouble at 197 for six but they kept calm to take the 'Boys in Blue' to their required 260-run target with 10 balls to spare.

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This was after in-form opener Harnoor Pannu (65) and his partner Angkrish Raghuvanshi (35) added 104 for the opening stand. However, the middle order caved in with skipper Yash Dull (26) and Nishant Sindhu (19) failing to convert starts. It was left to Bawa and Tambe to take the team home.

With this win, India wee placed second in the group behind Pakistan team, which won all its matches.

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India will face the winners between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, who are pitted against each other in the last group league encounter.

With India finishing second, they would meet the topper of the other group.

It was a game where India returned to winning ways.

Put into bat at the ICC Academy,&nbsp;Oval 2 here, Afghanistan skipper Suliman Safi's patient 73 coupled with a blistering unbeaten 86 off 68 balls by Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai propelled Afghanistan to respectable 259/4.

Chasing 260, Harnoor, who hit nine boundaries and Angkrish were off to a flyer as India raced to 44 for no loss in six overs.

It was raining boundaries at the ground, with the two openers hammering the Afghan attack with utmost ease.

India was cruising at 74/0 after 12 overs. However, Raghuvanshi was trapped in the front by left-arm unorthodox spinner Noor Ahmad (4/43) as he broke the 104-run opening stand.

India slipped to 116/3, as Afghanistan removed Harnoor and Shaik Rasheed (6) cheaply. Then skipper Dhull and Sindhu tried to take the game deep, but Khalel Khalel pegged back India by removing Sindhu with India reeling at 162/4.

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Then Noor Ahmad got his third, after Ishaq stumped Dhull in the 36th over, as India lost half its side for 183. Noor then trapped Aaradhya Yadav (12) to leave India teetering at 197/6.

Bawa and Tambe had an enormous task at hand but they forged a match-winning stand to take their side to the last four stage with Tambe fittingly finishing the game with a boundary.

Brief Scores: Afghanistan U19 259/4 (Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai 86 not out, Suliman Safi 73; Kaushal Tambe 1/25) lost to India U19 262/6 (Harnoor Singh 65; R Bawa 43 not out; Noor Ahmad 4/43) by four wickets.&nbsp;

A match-winning 65-run seventh wicket stand between Raj Bawa and Kaushal Tambe ensured a fighting four-wicket victory for India over a gritty Afghanistan as they entered the semi-final of the U-19 Asia Cup tournament here on Monday.

A match-winning 65-run seventh wicket stand between Raj Bawa and Kaushal Tambe ensured a fighting four-wicket victory for India over a gritty Afghanistan as they entered the semi-final of the U-19 Asia Cup tournament here on Monday.) Bawa (43 not out) and Tambe (35 not out) joined forced when India were in trouble at 197 for six but they kept calm to take the 'Boys in Blue' to their required 260-run target with 10 balls to spare. A 4-wicket win over Afghanistan U19 has ensured India U19’s qualification for the semi-final of #U19AsiaCup to be played on Thursday. Details - https://t.co/dJGeSLsmuF 📸 - ACC pic.twitter.com/wiRagZf79M — BCCI (@BCCI) December 27, 2021 × This was after in-form opener Harnoor Pannu (65) and his partner Angkrish Raghuvanshi (35) added 104 for the opening stand. However, the middle order caved in with skipper Yash Dull (26) and Nishant Sindhu (19) failing to convert starts. It was left to Bawa and Tambe to take the team home. With this win, India wee placed second in the group behind Pakistan team, which won all its matches. ALSO READ: U19 Asia Cup: Muhammad Shehzad helps Pakistan beat arch-rivals India in a thriller India will face the winners between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, who are pitted against each other in the last group league encounter. With India finishing second, they would meet the topper of the other group. It was a game where India returned to winning ways. Put into bat at the ICC Academy, Oval 2 here, Afghanistan skipper Suliman Safi's patient 73 coupled with a blistering unbeaten 86 off 68 balls by Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai propelled Afghanistan to respectable 259/4. Chasing 260, Harnoor, who hit nine boundaries and Angkrish were off to a flyer as India raced to 44 for no loss in six overs. It was raining boundaries at the ground, with the two openers hammering the Afghan attack with utmost ease. India was cruising at 74/0 after 12 overs. However, Raghuvanshi was trapped in the front by left-arm unorthodox spinner Noor Ahmad (4/43) as he broke the 104-run opening stand. India slipped to 116/3, as Afghanistan removed Harnoor and Shaik Rasheed (6) cheaply. Then skipper Dhull and Sindhu tried to take the game deep, but Khalel Khalel pegged back India by removing Sindhu with India reeling at 162/4. ALSO READ: Surprised myself with how calm I have been: KL Rahul reacts to his 'truly special' Centurion ton vs SA Then Noor Ahmad got his third, after Ishaq stumped Dhull in the 36th over, as India lost half its side for 183. Noor then trapped Aaradhya Yadav (12) to leave India teetering at 197/6. Bawa and Tambe had an enormous task at hand but they forged a match-winning stand to take their side to the last four stage with Tambe fittingly finishing the game with a boundary. Brief Scores: Afghanistan U19 259/4 (Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai 86 not out, Suliman Safi 73; Kaushal Tambe 1/25) lost to India U19 262/6 (Harnoor Singh 65; R Bawa 43 not out; Noor Ahmad 4/43) by four wickets.

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