IND vs AFG 2nd Quarter Final Asian Men’s T20 2026: Fantasy Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Player Stats
INTRODUCTION:-
The India vs Afghanistan 2nd Quarter Final of the Asian Men’s T20 2026 is set to be an exciting contest between two teams with very different recent records. India enter the match with a dominant head-to-head record against Afghanistan, while Afghanistan will look to bounce back and produce a strong performance in this knockout fixture.
The match will be played on Monday, 28th September 2026, at 10:00 AM at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
This fantasy preview covers the pitch report, head-to-head record, probable playing XI, recent-match performance, key player statistics and death-over options for both teams.
IND vs AFG 2nd Quarter Final Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Afghanistan |
| Tournament | Asian Men’s T20 2026 |
| Match | 2nd Quarter Final |
| Date | Monday, 28th September 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| Match Type | T20 |
| For Final Team | Joined Telegram |
IND vs AFG Pitch Report
The available venue statistics indicate a bowling and spinner-friendly surface.
There have been 5 matches in the relevant sample, with teams batting first winning 3 matches and teams batting second winning 2.
Pitch Statistics
- Total Matches: 5
- Batting First Wins: 60%
- Batting Second Wins: 40%
- Average Run Score: 127
- Pitch Nature: Bowling & Spinner Friendly
- Pace Wickets: 55
- Spin Wickets: 61
The numbers suggest that spin bowling could play an important role in this match. With 61 wickets credited to spinners compared with 55 to pacers in the supplied statistics, fantasy players may want to consider bowling options who can take advantage of the conditions.
The average score of 127 also indicates that this may not necessarily be a high-scoring surface.
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record
India have a completely dominant head-to-head record in the supplied statistics.
- Total H2H Matches: 10
- India Wins: 10
- Afghanistan Wins: 0
Series Performance
India: NA
Afghanistan: L W
While historical head-to-head statistics provide useful context, this is a knockout match and current conditions and player performances can still have a major impact.
India Playing XI
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Tilak Varma
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ravi Bishnoi
India Death Over Options
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
Both pacers can be important fantasy options because death-over bowling provides opportunities to collect wickets.
India Player Stats & Fantasy Preview
1. Abhishek Sharma
H2H: 3 Matches, 229 Runs, Average 77
Bowling: 1 innings, 0 wickets
Recent Matches: 0, 108, 39
Abhishek Sharma has an impressive head-to-head batting record against Afghanistan, with 229 runs at an average of 77 in the supplied data. His recent scores also include a century, making him one of India’s notable batting options.
2. Sanju Samson
H2H: 4 Matches, 117 Runs, Average 30
Recent Matches: 9, 50, 57
Sanju Samson has produced two strong recent scores of 50 and 57. As the wicketkeeper, he also provides an opportunity for additional fantasy points through catches and stumpings.
3. Ishan Kishan
H2H: 3 Matches, 90 Runs, Average 45
Recent Matches: 3, 10, 38
Ishan Kishan has an H2H batting average of 45 in the supplied statistics. His recent scores have been mixed, but his position in the top order gives him an opportunity to make an impact.
4. Shreyas Iyer
H2H: 3 Matches, 48 Runs, Average 16
Recent Matches: 16, 29, 11
Shreyas Iyer will lead the Indian side in this match. His supplied H2H numbers show 48 runs from three matches.
5. Tilak Varma
H2H: 5 Matches, 46 Runs, Average 23
Recent Matches: 1, 2, 15
Tilak Varma is another middle-order option for India. His recent scores have been modest according to the supplied statistics.
6. Shivam Dube
H2H: 8 Matches, 148 Runs, Average 50
Bowling: 6 innings, 3 wickets
Recent Matches: 0, 14, 0W
Shivam Dube has a strong H2H average of 50 against Afghanistan in the supplied data. He also offers a secondary bowling option, having taken three wickets in six innings.
7. Axar Patel
H2H: 7 Matches, 17 Runs, Average 17
Bowling: 7 innings, 9 wickets
Recent Matches: 0W, 2W, 1W
Axar Patel could be particularly relevant because the supplied pitch statistics show a spinner-friendly surface. He has taken 9 H2H wickets in seven matches.
8. Washington Sundar
H2H: 4 Matches, 3 Wickets
Recent Matches: 2W, 2, 52 + 0W
Washington Sundar offers an all-round fantasy profile. His recent performances include a 52-run innings and a two-wicket performance.
9. Arshdeep Singh
H2H: 7 Matches, 13 Wickets
Recent Matches: NA, 2W, 3W
Arshdeep Singh has taken 13 wickets in seven H2H matches against Afghanistan. He is also listed among India’s death-over options.
10. Jasprit Bumrah
H2H: 5 Matches, 7 Wickets
Recent Matches: 1W, 1W, 1W
Bumrah has taken 7 wickets in five H2H matches. His recent record in the supplied data shows at least one wicket in each of his last three listed appearances.
11. Ravi Bishnoi
H2H: 6 Matches, 7 Wickets
Recent Matches: 0W, 3W, 1W
Ravi Bishnoi has taken 7 wickets in six H2H matches. With the venue statistics indicating a spinner-friendly pitch, his bowling role could be important.
MY FANTASY PICK FOR IND
Afghanistan Playing XI
- Mohammad Akram Zazai
- Hassan Eisakhil
- Karim Janat
- Faisal Shinozada
- Najibullah Zadran
- Mohammad Ishaq (WK)
- Darwish Rasooli (C)
- Nangeyalia Kharote
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
- Arab Gul Momand
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
Afghanistan Death Over Options
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
Afghanistan Player Stats & Fantasy Preview
1. Mohammad Akram Zazai
T20: 2 Matches, 36 Runs, Average 18
Recent/Supplied Performances: 2(8), 34(29)
Akram Zazai has scored 36 runs in two T20 matches in the supplied statistics, including a recent innings of 34 from 29 balls.
2. Hassan Eisakhil
T20: 2 Matches, 3 Runs, Average 2
Recent/Supplied Performances: 0(2), 3(10)
Hassan Eisakhil has scored three runs across two matches in the supplied statistics.
3. Karim Janat
H2H: 6 Matches, 76 Runs, Average 19, 3 Wickets
Recent/Supplied Performances: 9(9) + 0W(3), 21(23) + 0W(3)
Karim Janat provides an all-round option for Afghanistan. His H2H record includes 76 runs and 3 wickets against India.
4. Faisal Shinozada
T20: 1 Match, 30 Runs, Average 30
Recent/Supplied Performances: 30(33), DNP
Faisal Shinozada has scored 30 runs in his one listed T20 appearance.
5. Najibullah Zadran
H2H: 7 Matches, 82 Runs, Average 14
Recent/Supplied Performances: 30(40), 7(11)
Najibullah Zadran has accumulated 82 H2H runs against India in the supplied statistics.
6. Mohammad Ishaq
T20: 10 Matches, 136 Runs, Average 17
Recent/Supplied Performances: 7(10), 25(17)
Mohammad Ishaq is Afghanistan’s wicketkeeper in the supplied XI. He has scored 136 runs in 10 T20 matches.
7. Darwish Rasooli
H2H: 3 Matches, 28 Runs, Average 10
Recent/Supplied Performances: 0(1), 29(27)
Darwish Rasooli will captain Afghanistan. His latest listed performance includes 29 runs from 27 balls.
8. Nangeyalia Kharote
T20: 9 Matches, 47 Runs, Average 24, 8 Wickets
Recent/Supplied Performances: 17(15) + 0W(4), 3W(4)
Kharote is an important all-round option. He has taken 8 wickets in nine T20 matches in the supplied statistics and recently recorded a three-wicket performance.
9. Abdullah Ahmadzai
H2H: 1 Match, 1 Wicket
Recent/Supplied Performances: 1W(3), 2W(3)
Abdullah Ahmadzai is listed as one of Afghanistan’s death-over bowling options. His supplied recent figures include one wicket and two wickets.
10. Arab Gul Momand
T20: 2 Matches, 5 Wickets
Recent/Supplied Performances: 1W(4), 4W(4)
Arab Gul Momand has taken 5 wickets in two T20 matches. His recent figures are particularly notable, with a four-wicket performance in the supplied data.
11. Faridoon Dawoodzai
T20: 2 Matches, 1 Wicket
Recent/Supplied Performances: 1W(3), 0W(3)
Faridoon Dawoodzai is another death-over option for Afghanistan. He has taken one wicket across his two listed T20 matches.
MY FANTASY PICK FOR AFG
IND vs AFG Fantasy Cricket Key Points
Based on the supplied statistics, several factors stand out for fantasy cricket analysis:
1. Spin-friendly conditions
The pitch data shows 61 wickets for spinners compared with 55 for pacers, making spin bowling an important factor to consider.
2. India’s H2H record
India have won all 10 of the supplied H2H matches against Afghanistan.
3. Abhishek Sharma’s H2H batting
Abhishek Sharma has 229 runs at an average of 77 against Afghanistan in the supplied data.
4. India’s wicket-taking options
Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi all have notable H2H wicket records.
5. Afghanistan’s recent bowling performances
Arab Gul Momand has recorded 1 wicket and 4 wickets in his two supplied recent performances, while Nangeyalia Kharote has a recent three-wicket performance.
IND vs AFG Dream11 Team
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IND vs AFG 2nd Quarter Final – Match Summary
The India vs Afghanistan 2nd Quarter Final promises to be an interesting knockout contest in the Asian Men’s T20 2026.
India’s supplied H2H record is dominant, while Afghanistan have several players capable of making an impact with both bat and ball. The bowling and spinner-friendly conditions at Korogi Sports Park could make the bowling departments particularly important.
Fantasy players should consider the pitch conditions, confirmed playing XI, batting position, bowling role and recent form before finalising their fantasy team.
Match: IND vs AFG 2nd Quarter Final
Date: 28 September 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Tournament: Asian Men’s T20 2026
