India's predicted playing XI for 1st ODI vs Afghanistan

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India begin their ODI preparations for the 2027 World Cup on June 13. Here's the predicted playing XI for the first ODI against Afghanistan.

Rohit-Gill to open

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are expected to continue as India's opening pair, with Gill leading the side in the series.

Ishan set for comeback

Ishan Kishan could return to India's ODI XI at No. 3 after Virat Kohli was ruled out of the series due to injury.

No place for Jaiswal?

Despite being named in the squad, Yashasvi Jaiswal is unlikely to feature as India already have a settled opening combination.

Prince Yadav in line for debut

After an impressive IPL 2026 season, Prince Yadav could make his ODI debut and strengthen India's pace attack.

Predicted India XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.

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