AFG vs IND Match Prediction : 2nd T20, India tour of Afghanistan, 2026

Having won the opening match of the series on Sunday, India will look to wrap up the series when it takes on Afghanistan in the second match on Tuesday. The two teams will meet at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with India entering the contest as the clear favourite.

India produced a convincing all-round performance in the first match and will be confident of repeating that display. Afghanistan have enough match-winners to make this a competitive contest, but India’s greater depth with both bat and ball gives the hosts a significant advantage.

Afghanistan vs India Head-to-Head Record

India has won all nine previous matches against Afghanistan.

AFG vs IND Team Previews

Afghanistan

Afghanistan will be disappointed with their performance in the opening match, particularly with the ball. They now need to respond quickly if they are to keep the series alive and force a decider.

Much of their batting responsibility will again fall on the opening pair of Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Both are capable of scoring quickly and can put pressure on the opposition during the Powerplay. Sediqullah Atal and Darwish Rasooli provide further stability in the middle order, but Afghanistan will need at least one of them to convert a start into a substantial score.

Their all-rounders remain one of their biggest strengths. Azmatullah Omarzai produced an excellent half-century in the previous match despite ending up on the losing side, while Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan give the team plenty of experience and depth.

The bowling attack will need to improve significantly after struggling to contain India in the opening game. Fazalhaq Farooqi is expected to lead the pace attack, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad will provide support in the spin department alongside Nabi and Rashid.

Afghanistan Expected Playing 11

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran (C), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

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India

India produced a clinical performance in the opening match, combining aggressive batting with disciplined bowling to take an early lead in the series. They will now look to maintain that momentum and seal the series in Delhi.

Abhishek Sharma remains in excellent form at the top of the order and played an important role in the first match with a fluent half-century. Sanju Samson will partner him at the top, giving India an aggressive opening combination.

The middle order has plenty of experience and quality, with Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan capable of controlling the innings as well as accelerating when required. India also have considerable all-round depth through Shivam Dube, Nitish Reddy and Axar Patel, allowing them to bat deep while maintaining several bowling options.

Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are expected to share the new-ball duties. Their ability to generate movement and bowl accurately during the Powerplay could once again put Afghanistan under early pressure. Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel will handle the spin responsibilities and should become increasingly important as the match progresses.

India Expected Playing 11

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

AFG vs IND Toss Prediction

Each of the last five matches played at this venue has been won by the team chasing. The captain winning the toss is therefore likely to prefer bowling first and using the conditions to restrict the opposition before chasing the target.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

We expect another balanced surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with both batters and bowlers likely to have opportunities. The pitch is generally hard and offers good pace and bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots once they settle in.

The Powerplay could be the most challenging period for the batters, with the new ball likely to offer some assistance to the seamers. Once the ball gets older, batting should become more comfortable, although the spinners could come into the game as the surface slows down.

A first-innings score in the region of 180-190 should provide a competitive target, particularly with batting expected to become easier under the lights. The weather should remain warm and humid, with temperatures around 28 degrees.

AFG vs IND : Who Will Win?

We are backing India to win this match. They were comfortably the better side in the opening game and showed greater quality in both batting and bowling.

Afghanistan have several dangerous players who can change the course of a T20 match, but they will need a significant improvement with the ball and greater consistency from their top order. India have more depth, experience and match-winning options across the XI, which should allow them to take control once again.

Bet on India to win.