IND vs AFG Match Prediction : 2nd Quarter Final Match, Menās Asian Games, 2026
IND vs AFG Win Probability
86%
India
14%
Afghanistan
India To Win, 1.07
India have won five straight matches in their recent run, including three consecutive wins over Afghanistan this month.
India's batting lineup features Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma, giving them considerable depth.
Afghanistan have struggled for consistency, losing four of their last five T20Is and being restricted to 102/7 by Nepal in their most recent match.
IND vs AFG Betting Tips
Abhishek Sharma over 23.5 runs
Abhishek Sharma comes into this quarter-final in excellent form against Afghanistan. He scored 82, 39 and 108 in India's recent three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, which India won 3-0. His aggressive approach at the top of the order makes him a strong option in the runs market.
Ishan Kishan over 21.5 runs
Ishan Kishan has also been in good T20 form, with 311 runs in his last 10 T20Is at a strike rate of 145. He is expected to bat near the top of India's order and should have plenty of opportunity against an Afghanistan attack that conceded 221/7 when these sides last met.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
India
N/A
Afghanistan
India enter the second quarter-final as the top-seeded side and have a significantly stronger squad on paper. They also come into the match having beaten Afghanistan in all three T20Is during their September series, including a 127-run victory in the final game.
Afghanistan reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group A, but they lost their final group match to Nepal by five wickets after managing only 102/7. India, meanwhile, narrowly beat Japan in a rain-affected five-over game.
Head-to-Head Record
India have dominated the recent T20I rivalry. They won the three-match series against Afghanistan 3-0 in September 2026, with victories by seven wickets, seven wickets and 127 runs.
Tournament Standings
Afghanistan finished second in Group A with two points and a net run rate of 0.85, trailing Nepal. India are positioned in the quarterfinals bracket, seeded among the top eight alongside regional heavyweights.
India Preview
India have entered the knockout stage directly as one of the seeded teams and have named an extremely strong squad for the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer is leading the side, with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan expected to provide an aggressive start.
The middle order contains Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar provide both batting depth and spin options.
India's bowling attack is equally strong, with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh providing international-quality pace and Ravi Bishnoi offering a major threat with his variations.
Predicted Playing XI
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Sanju Samson
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan finished second in Group A after beating Japan but losing their final group match to Nepal. Their batting struggled in that defeat, with Afghanistan reaching only 102/7 before Nepal chased the target with 16 balls remaining.
Darwish Rasooli will captain the side, while Najibullah Zadran provides considerable experience in the middle order. Karim Janat and Mohammad Akram are expected to contribute with both bat and ball, while Arab Gul and Nangeyalia Kharoti provide additional bowling options.
Afghanistan will need their spinners to perform particularly well if they are to contain India's deep batting lineup.
Predicted Playing XI
- Mohammad Ishaq (WK)
- Darwish Rasooli
- Mohammad Akram
- Najibullah Zadran
- Karim Janat (C)
- Nangyal Kharote
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
- Arab Gul
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
- Ismat Alam
- Faisal Shinozada
Toss Prediction
The toss could be important at Korogi Sports Park because the venue has generally produced relatively low-scoring matches. Available statistics put the first-innings average at around 135ā138, with spin expected to play an important role.
India may prefer to bat first if they win the toss and put pressure on Afghanistan with their superior batting depth. However, the possibility of rain makes the toss and match conditions particularly difficult to predict.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Korogi Sports Park has produced challenging batting conditions during the Asian Games. The first-innings average has been reported at around 138 runs, while the second innings has generally produced considerably lower scores. Spin has also played a significant role at the venue.
Rain is another major factor ahead of the match. Forecasts have indicated a substantial chance of rain in Nisshin on Monday, with reports suggesting that a reduced-overs game could be required if weather interrupts play.
For India, the key will be adapting quickly to the surface rather than simply relying on their superior batting ability. Afghanistan's spinners could make scoring difficult if the pitch slows down, but India's own bowling options give them a significant advantage in these conditions.
Our Prediction
India have a substantial advantage in terms of squad quality, recent results and T20 experience. Their recent 3-0 series victory over Afghanistan demonstrated the difference between the two sides, while Afghanistan's inconsistent group-stage campaign has left them with a difficult quarter-final against one of the tournament's strongest teams.
The weather creates some uncertainty, but if a full match is played, India's greater depth should give them control of the contest.
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