Published on: Jun 20, 2024 4:00 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 18, 2024 10:37 pm IST
Afghanistan (AFG) will be up against India (IND) in the 43rd match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
The upcoming T20 World Cup clash between India and Afghanistan promises to be a battle of the bowlers, with the trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, and Arshdeep Singh expected to play crucial roles for their respective teams.
Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of India’s pace attack, has been remarkably economical so far in the tournament, maintaining an impressive economy rate of less than 6 runs per over. His ability to swing the ball and hit ideal lengths has made him a nightmare for opposition batters. Bumrah has already delivered a fabulous performance against Pakistan earlier in the tournament, and Team India will once again be looking for a strong start from him in the Super 8 fixtures, where he is expected to play a crucial role.
On the other hand, Rashid Khan’s prowess in the T20 format is well-known, and his fine matchup against the Indian skipper and vice-captain makes him a potential threat to the Indian batters. The Afghan spinner’s variations and googlies have troubled even the best in the business, and his performance could be a deciding factor in this high-stakes clash.
Last but not least, Arshdeep Singh has been having an outstanding tournament, with an impressive haul of 17 wickets in just 9 T20 World Cup matches so far. His ability to swing the new ball and deliver accurate yorkers in the death overs will pose a significant challenge for the Afghan batters, against whom Arshdeep has already claimed 5 wickets in 4 games.
Another top bowler to watch will be Fazalhaq Farooqi, who is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 12 wickets in just 4 games. His ability to swing the ball will be a key factor for Afghanistan, and if conditions suit him, he could be a game-changer in this clash. Additionally, Hardik Pandya from India, who has already taken 7 wickets in just 3 games, will also be a crucial player to watch.
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