India and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the 2nd T20I of the 3-match series on January 14, Sunday. The match will be played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
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India are leading the series 1-0 against Afghanistan after registering a comfortable win by 6-wickets in the 1st T20I in Mohali on January 11, Thursday. Shivam Dube’s all-round show guided India to victory as he scored 60 runs from 40 deliveries and finished the game for India with a six. He bowled an economical spell of 2 overs in which he gave away just 9 runs and picked up a wicket. India’s middle order impressed with the likes of Jitesh Sharma scoring 31 runs in 20 deliveries and Rinku Singh scoring a quick-fire 16 to help India cross the line.
The 2nd T20I will witness Virat Kohli making a comeback to the shortest format of the game after 14 months. The star batter missed the 1st T20I in Mohali due to personal reasons. However, on January 13, Saturday, Kohli joined the Indian team in Indore.
As the Holkar Stadium prepares to host the 2nd T20I, a hazy evening will welcome the 2 sides on January 14, Sunday. Rain isn’t expected to play spoilsport during the match. The maximum temperature at the start of the day is predicted to be around 21 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature by the end of the match is likely to be around 16 degree Celcius. The match is expected to happen without any interruptions, but dew is expected in the latter stages of the match.
Holkar Stadium, known for its flat tracks and shorter boundaries, is expected to be a batter’s paradise. The Indian team have played 3 T20Is in the stadium and managed to win 2 matches.
This series is India’s last international assignment ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins from June 1. India will look to make the most of their remaining 2 matches and the upcoming 17th edition of IPL in order to figure out their combination for the marquee tournament.
