Asian Games 2026: QF2, IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for India vs Afghanistan, 2026

The match will happen at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 27 Sept 2026, 12:37 IST

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Preview

India will take on Afghanistan in the second quarter-final of the Asian Games 2026 on Monday, September 28, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

India entered the tournament directly at the quarter-final stage and will be keen to maintain their momentum. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Men in Blue will look to put in a strong performance as they aim to retain their gold medal.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan secured their place in the quarter-finals after defeating Japan but suffering a defeat against Nepal in the group stage. They will be determined to put up a strong fight against India and secure a place in the semi-finals.

Match Information

India vs Afghanistan, 2nd Quarter Final

Asian Games in Japan Men's, 28 Sep 2026, Mon, 10:30 AM IST ,Korogi Sports Park

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLiv

Weather Report

Korogi Sports Park

Clouds

22.5°C

70% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

India

W
W
W
W
T

Afghanistan

L
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

37 Runs

2 Matches

2

Wasim Akram

AFG - bat

36 Runs

2 Matches

3

Mohammad Ishaq

AFG - wk

32 Runs

2 Matches

4

Karim Janat

AFG - all

30 Runs

2 Matches

5

Faisal

AFG - bat

30 Runs

1 Match

6

29 Runs

2 Matches

1

Mohammad Ishaq

AFG - wk

118.52

2 Matches

113.33

2 Matches

3

103.57

2 Matches

4

Ismat Alam

AFG - bowl

100.00

1 Match

5

Wasim Akram

AFG - bat

97.30

2 Matches

6

Karim Janat

AFG - all

93.75

2 Matches

1

Arab Gul

AFG - BOWLER

5 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Abdullah Ahmadzai

AFG - all

3 Wkts

2 Matches

3 Wkts

2 Matches

1 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Faridoon Dawoodzai

AFG - bat

1 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Arab Gul

AFG - BOWLER

2.86

2 Matches

4.00

2 Matches

3

Faridoon Dawoodzai

AFG - bat

4.33

2 Matches

4

Abdullah Ahmadzai

AFG - all

4.67

2 Matches

6.53

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

India

Abhishek Sharma, SV Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, S Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, S Dubey, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, JJ Bumrah

Bench : V Suryavanshi, Vipraj Nigam, YS Thakur

Afghanistan

Wasim Akram, Hassan Eisakhel, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Abdullah Ahmadzai, Ismat Alam, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia kharote, A Gul

Bench : Imran, Khalid Taniwal, Farmanullah

Injury and availability news

Will update once available

Pitch Report

The pitch at Korogi Sports Park has played on the slower side throughout the tournament. Batters have found it difficult to score freely, while bowlers, particularly spinners, have enjoyed the conditions. The surface has offered considerable grip and turn, making it challenging for batters to settle in and score runs.

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

135

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Ishan Kishan IND | WK

Ishan Kishan has been a consistent performer in T20 cricket, having scored 1,701 runs in 59 matches. His ability to score quickly and provide attacking starts makes him an important batter for India.

7.5
VC

Najibullah Zadran AFG | BAT

Najibullah Zadran is an experienced T20 batter who has played a key role for Afghanistan over the years. He has scored 1,867 runs in 109 matches and will look to use his experience against India's strong bowling attack.

9

Jasprit Bumrah IND | BOWL

Jasprit Bumrah brings immense experience and quality to India's bowling attack. The pace spearhead has picked up 124 wickets in 98 T20 matches and will be a key threat for Afghanistan.

5

Arab Gul AFG | BOWLER

Arab Gul Momand has made an impact with the ball in the tournament, taking five wickets in just two matches. His ability to pick up wickets could prove valuable for Afghanistan in the quarter-final.

8.5

Arshdeep Singh IND | BOWL

Arshdeep Singh has established himself as one of India's leading T20 bowlers. The left-arm pacer has claimed 140 wickets in 94 matches, with his ability to strike with the new ball and at the death making him a crucial player.

9.5

Nangeyalia kharote AFG | ALL

Nangeyalia Kharoti has impressed with his bowling performances, taking eight wickets in nine matches. The spinner could be particularly important on the slow surface at Korogi Sports Park.

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8.5

Yash Thakur

IND | BAT

8.5

Farmanullah

AFG | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Sep 27 2026 12:37 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Ishan Kishan
C

8.5

Darwish Rasooli

7.5

Najibullah Zadran
VC

7.5

Shreyas Iyer

7

Hassan Eisakhel

9.5

Nangeyalia kharote

9.5

Abdullah Ahmadzai

5.5

Abhishek Sharma

8

Axar Patel

9

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Arshdeep Singh

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

IND

5 : 6

AFG

Credits Left
13/100

Mega League
Sanju Samson
VC

8.5

Darwish Rasooli
C

7.5

Najibullah Zadran

7.5

Tilak Varma

7

Hassan Eisakhel

9.5

Karim Janat

7.5

Nangeyalia kharote

9.5

Abdullah Ahmadzai

5.5

Shivam Dube

7

Jasprit Bumrah

9

Arshdeep Singh

8.5

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