India will lock horns against Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, on Thursday. The neighbours will face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting from January 11, 2024.
India head into the series on the back of a successful tour of South Africa. India tied the T20I and Test series while they won the ODI series, 2-1.
Afghanistan on the other hand, had a successful tour of the United Arab Emirates. The Afghans faced the hosts in a three-match T20I series, emerging victorious by 2-1.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back from a 14-month sabbatical from the T20I format. The BCCI has put on paper, a full-strength squad ahead of the T20I World Cup in June. The Afghanistan test will be India's last action in the T20 format ahead of the ICC tournament.
Below, The Sporting News provides a detailed report on the weather forecast in Mohali on Thursday ahead of the inaugural T20I between India and Afghanistan
Mohali weather forecast for India vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I
Thursday, 11 January, 2024
The weather throughout the day is expected to be chilling. Rains are not forecasted on Thursday, during or before the inaugural T20I. The average temperature is set to be around 13°C during the daytime. The same may drop to 10°C in the night.
Chances of rain interrupting India vs South Africa:
There are no chances of rain interrupting the game. The cloud cover is expected to be 10%, with 0% probability of precipitation.
The chances of rainfall at different hours throughout the day are as follows:
5 PM: 0%
6 PM: 0%
7 PM: 0%
8 PM: 0%
9 PM: 0%
10 PM: 0%
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Weather forecast in Mohali: What happens if India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I is stopped by rain?
If the game is interrupted by rain, we might get a game with reduced overs. However, heavy downpour will more or less result in the game being abandoned. In that case, no team will be awarded the win.
What time does India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I start?
The first T20I game between India and Afghanistan will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
How to watch India vs Afghanistan T20I series?
Sports 18 Network will be broadcasting all the games from the India and Afghanistan T20I series. The game can also be live streamed on the Jio Cinema App
| Country | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
| India | Sports 18 Channels | Jio Cinema |
India vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: Latest betting odds, predictions
As per the Dafabet odds, the inaugural T20I would be a win for India. The hosts are considered as clear favourites to taste the victory in Mohali.
| Teams | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 1.13 |
| South Africa | 6.40 |
