After a comfortable win in Mohali, India are set to lock horns against Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I on Sunday (January 14). The match is scheduled at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
India would look to wrap the series up in Indore, while the visitors would have a knack at levelling it. India would be bolstered by the return of Virat Kohli, after he missed out on the first T20I match. On the other hand, Afghanistan continue to be without Rashid Khan, their talisman.
India would hope to give their best shot at the remaining two encounters, considering they do not play another T20I game until the World Cup.
Afghanistan will throw the kitchen sink at India in Indore. The Afghans have been a revelation in world cricket over the past few years. Their performance at the recent ODI World Cup was for everyone to see, as they continue to improve as a cricketing nation.
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How many T20I matches has Holkar Stadium hosted?
The Holkar Stadium has hosted three T20 internationals so far, with the first-ever T20I on this ground taking place on December 22, 2017. India have played three T20Is in Indore, winning two and losing one.
What is the capacity of the Holkar Stadium?
The Holkar Stadium has a capacity of around 30,000 people.
Holkar Stadium: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Holkar Stadium is an outright batting-friendly pitch. The surface is a bowler's nightmare, with there being negligible help on offer. Moreover, the boundaries are shorter, and the wicket is considered to be flat. This only helps the batters further.
In the most recent T20I on this ground, which was played between India and South Africa, 405 runs were scored as both teams crossed displayed some aggressive batting skills.
On Sunday, we can expect more of the same. The captain that wins the toss, might opt to bat first. In three T20Is on this venue, the team batting first has won two games.
Holkar Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
There have been three T20Is at the venue.
| Average first innings score | 210 |
| Matches won after batting first | 2 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 1 |
What is the highest score by a team at the Holkar Stadium in T20Is?
India hold the record for the most runs scored by a team in T20Is at the Holkar Stadium. The Men in Blue served a delight for Indore in its first-ever T20I match. Facing Sri Lanka, India put up a mammoth total of 260 runs on the board after being put into bat.
On December 22, 2017, in a T20I between India and Sri Lanka, the former batted first and posted 260 runs on the board. Rohit Sharma hit 118 off just 43 balls, helped by KL Rahul's 89 off 49 deliveries. India's 260 still remains the highest score by a team at the venue.
What is the lowest score by a team at the Holkar Stadium in T20Is?
In a T20I between India and Sri Lanka, on January 07, 2020, Sri Lanka scored 142 batting first. The Lankans failed to defend the score as India chased the target with over two overs to spare.
142 would be a decent total on most grounds, but not for Holkar Stadium. The total remains the lowest score by a team at the venue across three T20Is.
What is the highest individual score at the Holkar Stadium in T20Is?
Rohit Sharma's 118 off 43 balls against Sri Lanka in the first-ever T20I at the venue remains the highest individual score at the Holkar Stadium. The batsman scored 12 boundaries and 10 sixes in his knock.
What is the best bowling figure at the Holkar Stadium in T20Is?
Yuzvendra Chahal's figures of 4-52 against Sri Lanka on December 17, 2022 is the best bowling figure at the venue. It is the only instance of a bowler taking a 4-fer in a T20I in Indore. Chahal bagged the wickets of Upul Tharanga, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Chaturanga de Silva, and Akila Dhananjaya in his spell.
Which batter has the most runs at the Holkar Stadium in T20Is?
KL Rahul has 134 runs from 2 innings at the venue. He is followed by Rohit Sharma who has 118 runs in his kitty when it comes to T20Is at the Holkar Stadium.
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Which bowler has the most wickets at the Holkar Stadium in T20Is?
Kuldeep Yadav has five wickets from two games and is the leading wicket-taker at this venue. He is followed by Yuzvendra Chahal, who took four wickets in the solitary appearance at the Holkar Stadium.
India vs Afghanistan: Latest predictions, betting odds
As per the Dafabet odds, India are the overwhelming favourites to win in the second T20I against Afghanistan.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India | 1.14 |
| Afghanistan | 6.00 |
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