The Final of the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023 has India taking on Afghanistan at the ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang on October 7 at 11:30 AM IST.
IND vs AFG (India vs Afghanistan), Final - Match Information
Match: India vs Afghanistan, Final
Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM IST
Venue: ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang
IND vs AFG (India vs Afghanistan), Final Preview
India and Afghanistan have played 2 matches in the series, with both teams winning 2 matches each.
Both teams last played against each other in the Super Four - Match 5 of the Asia Cup 2022 where Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored the highest fantasy points for India with 187 match fantasy points while Ibrahim Zadran topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 84 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by India against Bangladesh, India beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for India was Tilak Varma who scored 134 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Pakistan, Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Fareed Ahmad who scored 87 fantasy points.
IND vs AFG, ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the ZJUT Cricket Field, Hangzhou, Zhejiang is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 15 matches is 140 runs.
Weather Report for ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Temperature will hover around 18°C with 88% humidity. 1.31 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
IND vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, India has won all their matches. Afghanistan does not have a good record against India. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that India will win this match. India's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ali Zadran | 5 | 227 | 45.4 | 0 | 0 | 39, 51, 69, 1, 67 | - |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 100, 18, 24, 5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 0 | 0 | 40, 25, 58, 19, 25 | - |
- Noor Ali Zadran
Noor Ali Zadran is a batter and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 227 runs averaging 45.4 per match.
- Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Yashasvi Jaiswal has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 100, 18, 24 and 5 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ruturaj Gaikwad has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 167 runs averaging 33.4 per match.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zahir Khan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Qais Ahmad | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 8 | 1, 3, 2, 2, 0 |
- Zahir Khan Pakteen
Zahir Khan is a bowler and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Zahir Khan is a slow left-arm chinaman bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 2, 1, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 1. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches Zahir Khan played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Qais Ahmad Kamawal
Qais Ahmad is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a leg-break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 2, 3, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2. Qais Ahmad has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi is a bowler and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Ravi Bishnoi has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1 and 3 wickets.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karim Janat | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 3, 3, 24, 20, 12 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 5 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 1.2 | 26, 7, 0, 0, 2 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 14 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Karim Janat
Karim Janat can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Karim Janat has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a batter, bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 62 runs at an average of 12.4 per match.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Gulbadin Naib has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 35 runs at an average of 7 per match. Gulbadin Naib can also give you some bowling fantasy points by bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 3, 0, 2 and 0 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 1 and 3 wickets.
- Washington Sundar
Washington Sundar is an all-rounder and has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Washington Sundar is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 14 runs averaging 2.8 per match.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 5 | 85 | 17 | 2 | 0.4 | 55, 2, 1, 0, 27 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Sai Kishore | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 26, 45, 50 | 3, 1, 2, 2, 0 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 1, 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 5 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 1.2 | 26, 7, 0, 0, 2 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 0 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 0 | 0 | 40, 25, 58, 19, 25 | - |
The top point-getters for India are Tilak Varma with 134 match fantasy points, Sai Kishore with 89 match fantasy points and Ruturaj Gaikwad with 70 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Afghanistan are Fareed Ahmad with 87 match fantasy points, Qais Ahmad with 84 match fantasy points and Gulbadin Naib with 80 match fantasy points.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ali Zadran | 5 | 227 | 45.4 | 0 | 0 | 39, 51, 69, 1, 67 | - |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 100, 18, 24, 5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 0 | 0 | 40, 25, 58, 19, 25 | - |
| Karim Janat | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 3, 3, 24, 20, 12 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 5 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 1.2 | 26, 7, 0, 0, 2 | 1, 3, 0, 2, 0 |
- Noor Ali Zadran
Noor Ali Zadran is a batter and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Noor Ali Zadran has scored 39, 51, 69, 1 and 67 runs averaging 45.4 per match.
- Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 147 runs averaging 29.4 per match.
- Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a batter and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 40, 25, 58, 19 and 25 runs at an average of 33.4 per match.
- Karim Janat
Karim Janat is an all-rounder and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Karim Janat is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 62 runs averaging 12.4 per match.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an all-rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Gulbadin Naib has scored 26, 7, 0, 0 and 2 runs at an average of 7 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 1, 3, 0, 2 and 0 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Gulbadin Naib played here, he has taken 1 and 3 wickets.
IND vs AFG Squad Information
India (IND) Squad: Rahul Tripathi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Avesh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Mukesh Kumar, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Sai Kishore, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yash Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Prabhsimran Singh, Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi and Akash Deep.
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Noor Ali Zadran, Mohammad Shahzad, Gulbadin Naib, Sayed Shirzad, Afsar Zazai, Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Karim Janat, Nijat Masood, Mohammad Ibrahim, Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, Zubaid Akbari, Sediqullah Atal, Allah Noor and Wafiullah Tarakhil.
IND vs AFG Possible Playing XI
India (IND) Possible Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sai Kishore, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Ahmed.
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Noor Ali Zadran, Mohammad Shahzad, Afsar Zazai, Sediqullah Atal, Qais Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat and Shahidullah Kamal.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Shahzad
Batters: Noor Ali Zadran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma and Yashasvi Jaiswal
All-Rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat and Sharafuddin Ashraf
Bowlers: Fareed Ahmad, Ravi Bishnoi and Zahir Khan
Captain: Ravi Bishnoi
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Shahzad
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