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India, led by Shubman Gill, took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after winning the rain-curtailed opening match against Afghanistan by seven wickets in Dharamsala on Saturday, June 13. A win in Lucknow will help the hosts win the series, while Afghanistan must win to stay in the competition.
India dominated the first ODI thanks to strong performances from both its bowlers and batsmen. They will try to maintain their rhythm in the challenging heat of Lucknow and seal the series. Meanwhile, Afghanistan need a better all-round batting performance in the second ODI to support their key players.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match Details
The second ODI match of the bilateral series between India and Afghanistan will be held on Wednesday, June 17. The upcoming match will be held at the magnificent Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The match will start at 1:30 pm in hot conditions.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Pitch and Weather Report
A balanced contest between bat and ball is expected on the pitch of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The surface has generally helped the bowlers, especially the spinners, with the average first innings score being 213.
The weather is forecast to be clear, there is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature can reach 40–41 °C in the afternoon and drop to 37–39 °C in the evening. Hot conditions are likely to test both teams throughout the game.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Head-to-Head Record
India remained unbeaten against Afghanistan in ODI cricket. The two teams have met five times in this format, with India winning four and one match ending in a tie during the 2018 Asia Cup in Dubai.
India strengthened their record with a seven-wicket win in the first ODI of the ongoing series in Dharamsala and will look to continue their dominance in Lucknow.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Playing XI [Predicted]
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Umarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Bilal Sami, Allah Ghazanfar.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI toss prediction
Teams have had slightly better success while chasing the target at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Of the nine ODI matches played at the venue, teams batting second have won five. The captain who wins the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Score Prediction
If Afghanistan bat first, a total between 210 and 230 could keep them in the contest on a surface that generally favors the bowlers. If India bat first, they will aim to score around 260 or more, which could prove challenging to chase on this ground.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI key players in focus
India
Shubman Gill – The Indian captain is in excellent form and scored an unbeaten 84 runs in the first ODI.
KL Rahul – Rahul provides stability in the middle order and can accelerate the scoring rate when needed.
Gurnoor Brar – The young fast bowler impressed by taking three wickets on debut and could trouble Afghanistan again with his bounce and pace.
afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Wicketkeeper-batsman scored a brilliant century in the opening match of the series And remains the biggest threat to Afghanistan’s batting.
ibrahim zadran – The top-order batsman has been one of Afghanistan’s most consistent ODI performers in recent matches.
Rashid Khan Afghanistan’s star spinner can change the course of the game with his wicket-taking ability and control in the middle overs.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Best Batsman Prediction
India
Shubman Gill is a strong contender to become the highest run scorer for India in the second ODI. The captain is in excellent form and scored an unbeaten 84 runs in the first match. His ability to handle spin makes him a premier batsman on the Lucknow surface.
afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran is expected to be Afghanistan’s top scorer. He has been one of their most consistent batsmen in ODI cricket, scoring 430 runs at an average of 61.43 in his last seven matches.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Best Bowler Prediction
India
Harsh Dubey is a major contender to become India’s best bowler. The left-arm spinner may benefit from the slow surface and will look to trouble Afghanistan’s batsmen with his variations.
afghanistan
Rashid Khan is the biggest bowling threat for Afghanistan. The leg spinner can take turn and bounce off the pitch and will play a vital role in the middle overs.
India vs Afghanistan chances of winning 2nd ODI
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India: 80%
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Afghanistan: 20%
India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
India is a strong contender to win the series by winning the second ODI in Lucknow. The hosts look strong in both batting and bowling, while Afghanistan need a better all-round performance to level the series.
