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At 7:30 PM IST on 15th September, India and Afghanistan will clash in the second T20I, and fans will see heartfelt cricket at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Get the best IND vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd T20I match 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:
Abhishek Sharma – Abhishek set the tone for India’s chase with a breathtaking 82 from 32 balls, smashing seven fours and seven sixes. His explosive innings earned him the Player of the Match award and gave India a commanding start to the series. |
Ishan Kishan – Coming in after an early wicket, Kishan played the perfect supporting role, compiling a composed 42 off 33 deliveries to help India chase down Afghanistan’s 156 with plenty to spare. |
Top Picks:
Azmatullah Omarzai – Afghanistan were in serious trouble at 43/5 before Omarzai turned the innings around. His unbeaten 64 from 44 balls provided the backbone of Afghanistan’s 156/8 and included a crucial 83-run partnership with Mohammad Nabi. |
Sanju Samson – Samson had only a brief stay at the crease in the opening game, scoring 10 runs before his dismissal. He will have another opportunity in the second T20I to make a bigger contribution to India’s batting effort. |
Budget Picks:
Shreyas Iyer – Leading India in the series, Iyer remained unbeaten on 12 as India completed the chase in just 13.4 overs. His captaincy also began positively, with India securing a seven-wicket victory in the opening encounter. |
Gulbadin Naib – Naib is part of Afghanistan’s squad for the three-match series and brings considerable experience to the middle order and bowling unit. However, he did not feature in the first T20I, so he has yet to register a series batting or bowling contribution. |
IND vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Abhishek Sharma & Ishan Kishan |
Vice-Captain | Azmatullah Omarzai & Sanju Samson |
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Abhishek Sharma ©, Shreyas Iyer
- All Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Axar Patel, Azmatullah Omarzai (VC)
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson (VC), Ishan Kishan ©, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma
- All Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Axar Patel
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd T20I Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Navin Ul Haq | NA | NA |
Washington Sundar | NA | NA |
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd T20I Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Ishan Kishan |
Punt Picks | Shreyas Iyer and Gulbadin Naib |
Dream11 Combination | 3-1-3-4 |
IND vs AFG Match Preview:
Afghanistan will meet India in the second T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 PM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India hold a 1-0 lead after securing a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening game, leaving Afghanistan with a clear task of winning the second contest to keep the series alive. The match will also begin at the same 7:00 PM IST time as the series opener.
India’s bowlers set the tone in the first T20I after Afghanistan chose to bat and struggled to 43/5. Azmatullah Omarzai then anchored the recovery with an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes, while Mohammad Nabi added 33 off 27 to help Afghanistan reach 156/8 in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh spearheaded India’s attack with 3/19, while Varun Chakravarthy returned 1/16. In reply, India made the chase look straightforward, reaching 157/3 in only 13.4 overs. Abhishek Sharma dominated the innings with 82 off 32 balls at a strike rate of 256.25, including seven fours and seven sixes, while Ishan Kishan supported him with 42 off 33. The duo added 121 for the second wicket, allowing India to finish the chase with 38 balls to spare.
Consequently, India enter the second T20I with considerable confidence after producing a strong all-round display in the opener. Afghanistan, however, can respond if their top order delivers a stronger start, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal needing to provide a solid foundation. Rashid Khan will also look to make a greater impact after conceding 34 runs in 3.4 overs without taking a wicket in the first match. Meanwhile, Abhishek’s aggressive batting gives India significant momentum, while Ishan’s contribution further strengthens their chase. With India now one win away from taking the series, Afghanistan must produce a more complete performance in Delhi to force a decider.
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 9 |
Afghanistan | 0 |
IND vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 29°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 160 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 67% |
IND vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Sanju Samson (wk)
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Tilak Varma
6) Nitish Kumar Reddy
7) Shivam Dube
8) Axar Patel
9) Arshdeep Singh
10) Jasprit Bumrah
11) Ravi Bishnoi
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Ibrahim Zadran ©
2) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Darwish Rasooli
5) Azmatullah Omarzai
6) Gulbadin Naib
7) Mohammad Nabi
8) Rashid Khan
9) Mujeeb Ur Rahman
10) Noor Ahmad
11) Fazalhaq Farooqi
IND vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, India is expected to win this match.
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