Will rain play spoilsport during Afghanistan vs India 1st T20I?
What's the story
The first T20I match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, which is scheduled for September 13, could be affected by rain. The weather forecast predicts a 49% chance of rain during the evening hours. Meteorologists have predicted rainfall in Delhi till Wednesday, marking one of the last major spells of rain for the city this season.
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A shortened game on the cards
According to AccuWeather, there is a 64% chance of rain on Sunday.
The chances of precipitation are expected to increase from the afternoon onward and could pose a threat during the match.
Rain may not completely wash out the game, but could lead to some interruptions.
Notably, the action is scheduled to get underway at 7:00pm IST.
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Pitch report and conditions
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface in T20 cricket.
The pitch offers good pace and bounce, making it easier for batters to play their shots.
However, dew could play a major role in the second innings of this night game, making batting easier and posing challenges for bowlers trying to grip the ball.
Team line-ups
Probable XIs of India and Afghanistan
Afghanistan (Probable XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran (c), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
India (Probable XI): Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.