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Afghanistan will challenge India in the second ODI match scheduled at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on 17th June at 1:30 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd ODI of the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Shubman Gill – Leading India from the front, Gill produced a classy 84 off 66 balls in the series opener, guiding the chase with authority and earning the Player of the Match award. 
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Rohit Sharma – The experienced opener showed positive intent during his brief stay at the crease, contributing 16 runs off 16 deliveries and continuing to provide valuable experience at the top. |
Top Picks:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Afghanistan’s wicketkeeper-batter delivered a spectacular innings, smashing 102 off just 51 balls, highlighted by 8 fours and 8 sixes, to showcase his explosive batting ability. |
Ishan Kishan – Kishan maintained his aggressive approach, striking a quick 34 from 22 balls with a combination of clean boundaries and confident strokeplay. |
Budget Picks:
Mohammad Nabi – The seasoned Afghan all-rounder continued to contribute with both bat and ball, bringing experience and balance to the side throughout the opening encounter. |
Harsh Dubey – The debutant all-rounder enjoyed a memorable start to his ODI career, claiming impressive figures of 3/47 and making an immediate impact with his spin bowling. |
IND vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Shubman Gill & Rohit Sharma |
Vice-Captain | Ishan Kishan & Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill ©, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc)
- Batters – Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harsh Dubey
- Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Washington Sundar | NA | NA |
Darwish Rasooli | NA | NA |
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Shubman Gill |
GL Captaincy Choice | Rohit Sharma |
Punt Picks | Harsh Dubey and Mohammad Nabi |
Dream11 Combination | 3-3-2-3 |
IND vs AFG Match Preview:
India and Afghanistan will meet in the second ODI of their three-match series on June 17, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the match set to begin at 1:30 PM IST. India enters the contest with a 1-0 lead after producing a commanding all-round performance in the rain-affected series opener at Dharamsala. Consequently, the hosts will look to secure another victory and seal the series, while Afghanistan must respond strongly to force a decider.
In the opening ODI, Afghanistan posted 194 runs in 24.5 overs, largely thanks to a breathtaking innings from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who blasted 102 off just 51 deliveries. However, India’s debutants made a significant impact with the ball, as Gurnoor Brar (3/27) and Harsh Dubey (3/47) shared six wickets to prevent the visitors from building a larger total.
Thereafter, India approached the chase with confidence and control. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a composed and unbeaten 84 off 66 balls, while Ishan Kishan (34) and KL Rahul (39)* provided valuable support. As a result, India comfortably reached the revised target with 13 balls remaining, highlighting their dominance in the series opener.
Meanwhile, the focus now shifts to Lucknow, where the Ekana surface is expected to offer considerably more assistance to spinners. Therefore, the tactical battle could differ significantly from the pace-friendly conditions witnessed in Dharamsala. India will aim to capitalize on their balanced attack and complete the series victory, whereas Afghanistan will rely heavily on their spin arsenal, spearheaded by Rashid Khan, to level the contest and keep their hopes alive.
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 4 |
Afghanistan | 0 |
IND vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 35°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 255 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 44% |
IND vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Rohit Sharma
2) Shubman Gill ©
3) Ishan Kishan (wk)
4) Shreyas Iyer
5) KL Rahul
6) Nitish Kumar Reddy
7) Washington Sundar
8) Harsh Dubey
9) Arshdeep Singh
10) Gurnoor Brar
11) Kuldeep Yadav
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Hashmatullah Shahidi ©
5) Rahmat Shah
6) Mohammad Nabi
7) Azmatullah Omarzai
8) Rashid Khan
9) Ziaur Rahman
10) Allah Ghazanfar
11) Mohammad Saleem
IND vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, India is expected to win this match.
