ICC World Cup 2019: Match 28, India vs Afghanistan – Match Prediction

India will look to keep their winning run going while Afghanistan face an uphill task when both these two teams go up against each other on June 22 (Saturday) at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The Afghans have so far lost all their five games and lie in the bottom of the points table.

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Gulbadin Naib & Co have failed to produce the cricket they played in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers and the Asia Cup. Inconsistency in bowling and drop chances at the field has cost them most of the matches so far in the tournament. They have batted full 50 overs in the last game and will have to do once again to pose any sorts of challenge against India. More so, the senior cricketers need to take the onus while Rashid Khan has had a mild tournament so far. He needs to be on fire to contain the Men in Blues to a small total.

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On the other hand, Virat Kohli & Co’s performance have got better with each passing game. Although they will miss a few star cricketer, it won’t hamper their as India have the depth to fill in the gaps. All eyes will be on Mohammed Shami who plays his first game of this World Cup in place of injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The batting, so far, has been on top-class and KL Rahul needs to keep up his excellent form as the World Cup marches towards its business end.

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Date and Venue: India vs Afghanistan, June 22 (Saturday) at 3:00 PM IST, at Rose Bowl in Southampton

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Match Prediction

India and Afghanistan have had a different story so far in the ICC World Cup 2019. While the Men in Blues float in the upper half of the points table, the Afghans find themselves at the bottom of the chart. The Gulbadin Naib-led side showed promise leading to the tournament, but it is the dressing room rift which has been the highlight of the journey so far.

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As a result, it is likely to be a one-sided affair with India keeping their winning run going against the minnows to take one step closer to the semifinals.