India Vs Afghanistan Head To Head Record & Stats In Barbados Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match 3

India and Afghanistan are set to face off in the third match of the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2024. The match will take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday, June 20.India, led by Rohit Sharma, enter the match with an unbeaten record in the group stage. They secured wins against Ireland, Pakistan, and USA, and had a no result against Canada in their final Group A match. On the other hand, Afghanistan, captained by Rashid Khan, had a flawless run in Group C until they faced co-hosts West Indies. They registered impressive victories over Uganda, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand but suffered a 104-run loss to Windies in their last match.Although Afghanistan faced a setback in their previous match, they have proven to be a formidable opponent in this tournament. However, they face a tough challenge against India, who managed to qualify for the Super Eights despite not performing at their best.This will be the eighth meeting between India and Afghanistan in T20 format. The two teams previously clashed earlier this year. India has emerged victorious in all seven previous encounters, including three meetings in the T20 World Cup.In terms of head-to-head stats, India has won four matches batting first and three matches chasing. The highest total achieved by both teams is 212 runs. The lowest total for India is 159 runs, while Afghanistan's lowest total is 111 runs. India's Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs (201) in matches between these two teams, while Mohammad Nabi is Afghanistan's leading run-scorer with 163 runs. Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes (11) for India, while Gulbadin Naib leads Afghanistan with 10 sixes. Kohli also holds the record for the most fours (21), and KL Rahul and Shivam Dube have scored two fifties each for India. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have both scored one hundred each. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and R Ashwin have taken five wickets each for India, while Fareed Ahmed has taken five wickets for Afghanistan. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's figures of 5/4 are the best bowling figures for India, and Fareed Ahmed's figures of 3/20 are the best for Afghanistan.The match between India and Afghanistan will be the first time they meet at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The venue has hosted several T20Is, including matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. In 29 matches played at the Kensington Oval, teams batting first have won 18 matches, while teams batting second have won nine matches. There have been two no results. The highest total at this venue is 224/5 by West Indies against England in 2022, while the lowest total is 80 all out by Afghanistan against South Africa in 2010. The average first innings score is 154 runs. The highest successful chase at this venue is 172/6 in 18.1 overs by West Indies against England in 2023. The lowest total defended is 133/7 by New Zealand against Pakistan in 2010. Rovman Powell holds the record for the highest individual score (107 off 53 balls) against England in 2022, and Jason Holder has the best bowling figures of 5/27 against England in 2022. There have been a total of 371 sixes and 588 fours hit at this venue, with one hundred and 28 fifties scored.Both India and Afghanistan have never won a match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. India has played two matches at this venue and lost both, with their highest total being 155 and lowest total being 135. Afghanistan has played one match at this venue and lost, with their highest score being 80.In conclusion, the match between India and Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eights is highly anticipated. India has a clear advantage in head-to-head meetings, having won all previous encounters. However, Afghanistan has shown their ability to challenge top teams in this tournament. The match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados will be a significant test for both teams, as they aim to secure a spot in the later stages of the competition.