India will face Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. India booked their place in the next round after defeating Ireland, the USA, and Pakistan. However, their last group match against Canada was called off because of rain.

Despite their unbeaten run, India face some concerns heading into the upcoming matches. Their batting performances were below-par during the group stage due to the unfavorable batting conditions in New York. However, the pitch in Barbados is expected to be more batting-friendly, which should provide relief and opportunities for the Indian batters.

After beginning the tournament with a brisk half-century against Ireland, Indian captain Rohit Sharma struggled to find form in subsequent matches. He will look to rediscover his touch against Afghanistan, a team he has dominated previously. Rohit has scored 196 runs at an average of 65, including a century and a fifty against Afghanistan.

Rohit Sharma is cricket’s prolific six-hitter and is on the cusp of a historic milestone. He currently leads the all-time sixes chart with 194 maximums, and needs just 6 more to become the first player to reach 200 sixes in the format. The upcoming match presents a crucial opportunity for Rohit to cement his legacy as the greatest six-hitting better in T20I history. His nearest competitors, Martin Guptill (173 sixes) and Jos Buttler (130 sixes), trail him significantly in this elite category.

Most Number of Sixes In T20Is

Due to the spin-friendly conditions in the West Indies, India would look to select left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav in their playing XI.