AFG vs IND Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

AFG vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis

Afghanistan is set to face India in the 2nd match of the Afghanistan tour of India 2026 on September 15 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

India made a brilliant start to this series by winning the first game one-sided. Their disciplined performance in both the batting and bowling departments helped them to get an easy win. Now, they will try to clinch the series by securing another win in this match.

On the other hand, Afghanistan didn't get a good start as their top order failed to perform well in the last game. However, they will make every effort to stage a comeback in this series by performing well in this match.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AFG

L W W L L

AFG

156/8 in 20.0 7.8

AFG vs IND

India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets 13 Sep 2026

IND

157/3 in 13.4 11.49

AFG

200/4 in 20.0 10

ICC WCT20 2026

Afghanistan won by 82 runs 19 Feb 2026

CAN

118/8 in 20.0 5.9

AFG

162/5 in 19.2 8.38

ICC WCT20 2026

Afghanistan won by 5 wickets 16 Feb 2026

UAE

160/9 in 20.0 8

RSA

187/6 in 20.0 9.35

ICC WCT20 2026

South Africa won by Tie Breaker 11 Feb 2026

AFG

19/2 in 1.0 19

NZ

183/5 in 17.5 10.26

ICC WCT20 2026

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets 08 Feb 2026

AFG

182/6 in 20.0 9.1

IND

W W W W L

AFG

156/8 in 20.0 7.8

AFG vs IND

India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets 13 Sep 2026

IND

157/3 in 13.4 11.49

ZIM

157/7 in 20.0 7.85

ZIM vs IND 2026

India beat Zimbabwe by 35 runs 26 Jul 2026

IND

192/5 in 20.0 9.6

ZIM

129/10 in 17.5 7.23

ZIM vs IND 2026

India beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs 25 Jul 2026

IND

219/5 in 20.0 10.95

ZIM

125/7 in 20.0 6.25

ZIM vs IND 2026

India beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets 23 Jul 2026

IND

126/3 in 13.2 9.45

ENG

257/3 in 20.0 12.85

ENG vs IND 2026

England beat India by 56 runs 11 Jul 2026

IND

201/8 in 20.0 10.05

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

Afghanistan endured a disappointing performance in the previous match against India. Batting first, they managed only 156 runs, and India comfortably chased the target in just 13.4 overs to register a dominant seven-wicket victory.

Afghanistan’s top order struggled to provide a solid start, with most of the batters failing to convert their starts into meaningful scores. However, Azmatullah Omarzai anchored the innings brilliantly with 64 runs off 44 balls, while Mohammad Nabi contributed a valuable 33 off 27 deliveries to help Afghanistan post a competitive total.

The bowling attack also failed to make an impact despite defending a low score. Although Afghanistan dismissed Sanju Samson early, they were unable to maintain pressure as the Indian batters made crucial partnerships. Nabi was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with 2 wickets for 28 runs in his three-over spell.

Despite the defeat, Afghanistan will expect a good performance from Ibrahim Zadran, who scored 378 runs at an average of 54 with a strike rate above 135. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has also impressed, scoring 305 runs in his last nine matches at a strike rate exceeding 153.

In the bowling department, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been Afghanistan's most reliable wicket-takers, claiming 12 wickets each in their last seven matches.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Ibrahim Zadran (c), Rahmatullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmed, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq

India Preview

India have made a dominant start to the series, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I. After restricting Afghanistan to 156 runs, the hosts chased the target comfortably to take a 1-0 lead.

While chasing 157, India lost an early wicket, but Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan took complete control of the innings. Abhishek smashed a brilliant 82 off just 32 balls at a strike rate of over 256, while Ishan provided excellent support with a composed 42 from 33 deliveries.

The bowlers were equally impressive, preventing Afghanistan’s top order from building any momentum. Jasprit Bumrah gave an early breakthrough in the first over itself, and Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer with figures of 3/19 in four overs. Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Bumrah picked up a wicket each.

India’s batting looks strong heading into the second game. Ishan Kishan has scored 321 runs in his last 10 T20S at a strike rate of 140, while skipper Shreyas Iyer has scored 316 runs at a strike rate of 150. Arshdeep Singh also remains a key threat after taking 9 wickets in his previous six matches.

India Predicted Playing XI:

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Party Sunny conditions are expected at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 33°C and 25°C.

AFG vs IND Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is traditionally known to be a batting-friendly surface. The flat and firm nature of the wicket early in the match allows batters to play their shots freely and score good runs. However, as the game progresses, spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs. The fast outfield and relatively short boundaries definitely provide scoring opportunities for batters. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 171, indicating the potential for a high-scoring game.

Toss: To Bowl

The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing targets has been easy here. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.

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