Afghanistan Won the Toss and Chose to Bat First Against India in the 2023 World Cup

The ninth match of the World Cup is being played between India and Afghanistan in Delhi. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has not made any changes in the team, while there is one change in the Indian team. Shardul Thakur has been included in the team in place of R Ashwin. The Indian team, which faced initial pressure in the first match, is coming against Afghanistan today with the intention of registering a one-sided victory in the second match of the World Cup.

A total of 3 ODI matches have been played between India and Afghanistan so far, out of which India has won two matches, while one match has been tied. The Afghanistan team has not won any ODI match against India yet.

Captains Statement After Toss

Hashmatullah Shahidi: We will bat first. Looks like a good batting wicket. Our bowling attack is capable of keeping them (India) in check. Here we want to make a comeback with the bat. we are enjoying Today we have a good opportunity to showcase our talents. We are entering the field today with the same XI.

Rohit Sharma: We wanted to bat in the Second innings. I saw how much dew there was last night. I don’t think there will be a big change at twenty-two yards. We have to bowl well and then come out and bat well. (Against Australia) we were under a lot of pressure, but then KL (Rahul) and (Virat) Kohli batted brilliantly. They played flawlessly, we are proud of our performance. It was a good match for us. I hope I can keep the rhythm, the previous day will be repeated today. (Ravichandran) Ashwin is not playing today, Shardul Thakur is taking the field instead.

Both Teams Playing XI

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi