India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction Today: Playing 11, H2H & Stats, September 15
India will try to finish the three-match series when they face Afghanistan in the second T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Tuesday, September 15. For fantasy players searching for the India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction, the first match has already provided some important clues: India won by seven wickets, Abhishek Sharma smashed 82 from 32 balls, Ishan Kishan made 42, and Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets. Afghanistan’s biggest positive was Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 64.
The second match is therefore less about starting from scratch and more about identifying which players can repeat their impact, which selection changes could alter fantasy roles, and whether Delhi’s conditions again reward aggressive batting.
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India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| Start time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss | Approximately 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Format | T20 International |
| Series | Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026 |
| Series position | India lead 1-0 |
The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed that all three matches of the series are being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with the second T20I scheduled for September 15. FanCode is the official streaming partner in India.
India vs Afghanistan Team News
India
India’s squad has received fitness clearance for Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. Harshit Rana is unavailable after suffering a rectus femoris strain during rehabilitation, with Yash Thakur added to the squad as his replacement.
The biggest selection question is around the batting combination. Sanju Samson opened in the first T20I but scored only 10, while Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan produced the major batting contributions. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains another option in the squad. The team has not officially announced the second-match XI at the time of writing, so any XI before the toss must be treated as probable, not confirmed.
India also have a genuine bowling-balance issue. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube were used as the fifth-bowling option in the first game, and their combined workload was expensive. That could influence India’s selection for the second match.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan have no major new injury concern reported ahead of the second match. Naveen-ul-Haq’s return is an important squad development after his recovery from a shoulder stress fracture, although his selection for the XI remains a team decision.
The first T20I exposed Afghanistan’s top order to India’s new-ball attack. Rahmanullah Gurbaz fell for a duck in Bumrah’s first over, and Afghanistan were four down inside the powerplay before Omarzai and Nabi rebuilt the innings.
India vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
India have historically dominated this T20I matchup.
| T20I Head-to-Head | India | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches before 2nd T20I | 10 | 10 |
| India wins | 9 | — |
| Afghanistan wins | — | 0 |
| Tie/No Result | 1 | 1 |
The two sides have met nine completed/recorded T20I encounters before this series according to several historical databases, with India winning eight and one match ending without a result; after India’s first-match victory in this series, the overall count becomes 10 meetings, with India nine wins and Afghanistan none. The discrepancy in how databases label the no-result/tied historical fixture is why KhelWorld should avoid presenting a simplified “10-0” record without qualification.
India also won their most recent T20 World Cup meeting by 47 runs in June 2024.
Why the H2H matters
The historical advantage is useful context, but it should not be treated as a fantasy-points predictor. The more relevant signal for this match is India’s current XI, the first-T20I performance and Delhi’s conditions.
Last Five T20I Results
India — Last Five T20Is
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs Afghanistan, Sep 13 | Won by 7 wickets |
| vs Zimbabwe, Jul 26 | Won by 35 runs |
| vs Zimbabwe, Jul 25 | Won by 90 runs |
| vs Zimbabwe, Jul 23 | Won by 7 wickets |
| vs England, Jul 11 | Lost by 56 runs |
India therefore enter this match with four wins in their last five T20Is. Their recent Zimbabwe series was particularly strong, although the earlier England series showed that India’s batting can still be exposed by sustained pressure.
Afghanistan — Last Five T20Is
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| vs India, Sep 13 | Lost by 7 wickets |
| vs Canada, Feb 19 | Won by 82 runs |
| vs UAE, Feb 16 | Won by 5 wickets |
| vs South Africa, Feb 11 | Tied; lost second Super Over |
| vs New Zealand, Feb 8 | Lost by 5 wickets |
Afghanistan’s recent T20I record is mixed, but there is an important context point: the team had a long gap between its T20 World Cup campaign and this India series. That lack of recent international match exposure was visible in the opening game.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface generally gives batters an opportunity to score quickly, particularly because the square boundaries are comparatively short. At the same time, the surface can offer assistance to spinners and bowlers using changes of pace.
The first T20I provided a useful live reference rather than relying solely on historical pitch descriptions. Afghanistan managed 156, but India’s chase reached 157 in only 13.4 overs. That shows how quickly a strong batting unit can exploit the venue.
Historical venue data cited in current previews shows 21 T20 matches at the ground, with teams batting second having won 15 of those matches. The average first-innings score listed by the same database is 149.
Fantasy impact
The venue makes top-order batters particularly attractive because they have the greatest opportunity to face the majority of the deliveries. However, spinners remain valuable because the surface can slow down and because wickets in the middle overs can generate fantasy points quickly.
That combination is why this article does not simply recommend loading the fantasy XI with batters.
Rain Alert — Delhi Weather
Rain risk: material, but forecast confidence is not uniform.
One current forecast for New Delhi gives a 55% precipitation chance for September 15, with temperatures around 27–34°C and possible thunderstorms/light rain. Another current fantasy-weather source is considerably more pessimistic, showing a 90% precipitation figure. Because the sources disagree, KhelWorld should treat the weather as a live variable rather than publishing a definitive “rain will stop the match” statement.
Fantasy impact: if rain causes a shortened game, player roles become more volatile. Prioritize top-order batters who are likely to face deliveries quickly, wicket-taking bowlers and genuine all-rounders. Do not assume that any specific fantasy scoring category will automatically be “halved” unless the platform’s current rules explicitly say so.
Important: Recheck the forecast and toss information before the final fantasy update.
Probable Playing XI
The following are probable, not confirmed, until the toss.
Afghanistan Probable XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz — WK
- Ibrahim Zadran — BAT
- Sediqullah Atal — BAT
- Darwish Rasooli — BAT
- Gulbadin Naib — AR
- Azmatullah Omarzai — AR
- Mohammad Nabi — AR
- Rashid Khan — BOWL
- Noor Ahmad — BOWL
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman — BOWL
- Fazalhaq Farooqi — BOWL
This combination broadly follows Afghanistan’s first-match XI and current squad structure. Naveen-ul-Haq is also available, so his inclusion would be a selection decision rather than an injury-related necessity.
India Probable XI
- Abhishek Sharma — BAT
- Sanju Samson / Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — WK/BAT
- Ishan Kishan — WK
- Shreyas Iyer — BAT
- Tilak Varma — BAT
- Nitish Kumar Reddy / Washington Sundar — AR
- Shivam Dube — AR
- Axar Patel — AR
- Arshdeep Singh — BOWL
- Jasprit Bumrah — BOWL
- Varun Chakaravarthy — BOWL
This is deliberately presented as a probability-based XI rather than a confirmed lineup because India’s opening combination and fifth-bowling option remain selection questions. Current reports specifically identify the possibility of changes after the first T20I.
Key Player Form
| Player | Most relevant recent form |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 82 off 32 vs Afghanistan |
| Ishan Kishan | 42 off 33 vs Afghanistan |
| Arshdeep Singh | 3/19 vs Afghanistan |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 64* off 44 vs India |
| Mohammad Nabi | 33 vs India |
| Rashid Khan | 5 wickets in Afghanistan’s three-match T20I series vs West Indies in January |
Abhishek’s first-match performance is especially important because it came after an inconsistent run through India’s previous T20Is. Before the Afghanistan game, his recent scores included 2, 8, 1, 3 and 16 in his preceding five T20I innings. The 82 therefore represents a substantial reversal in immediate form rather than simply another routine contribution.
Omarzai also deserves attention. He scored 64 not out in the first match and has demonstrated significant T20I all-round value, including 89 runs and nine wickets during Afghanistan’s 2026 T20 World Cup campaign.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Dream11/My11Circle Prediction — Team 1
Safe/Value Team
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| WK | Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| BAT | Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Ibrahim Zadran |
| AR | Axar Patel, Azmatullah Omarzai |
| BOWL | Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Rashid Khan |
Captain: Abhishek Sharma
He scored 82 from 32 balls in the first T20I and demonstrated that Delhi’s conditions can reward his aggressive powerplay approach.
Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Omarzai supplied Afghanistan’s main batting resistance with an unbeaten 64 and also provides an all-round route to fantasy points.
Why this team works
The construction combines India’s strongest recent performers with Afghanistan’s most credible fantasy contributors. It also avoids depending on an unconfirmed India selection change.
The major core is Abhishek + Omarzai + Arshdeep + Bumrah. All four have a clear route to a high fantasy score through either current form, wicket-taking opportunity or all-round involvement.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Dream11/My11Circle Prediction — Team 2
Grand League/Differential Team
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| WK | Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| BAT | Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ibrahim Zadran |
| AR | Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi |
| BOWL | Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy |
Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
His unbeaten 64 was Afghanistan’s standout batting effort in the first T20I, and his all-round role gives him multiple scoring routes.
Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Rashid remains a high-upside fantasy selection because his wicket-taking ability can change the contest even if Afghanistan’s batting struggles. He took five wickets in Afghanistan’s January T20I series against West Indies.
Differential picks
Mohammad Nabi: Nabi scored 33 in the first match while helping Afghanistan recover from a poor start. His value is greater when he contributes with both bat and ball, making him particularly interesting in a Grand League construction.
Varun Chakaravarthy: Varun took a wicket in the first T20I and, along with Axar Patel, was part of India’s improved spin performance. Afghanistan’s middle order could again face a difficult matchup if India use spin aggressively.
Players to Avoid or Treat With Caution
Sanju Samson: This is primarily a selection and opportunity risk, not a declaration that Samson is a poor player. He made 10 in the first T20I and faces competition from other India batting options. Wait for the confirmed XI before locking him into a fantasy team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: His role is the concern. India need a fifth bowling option, but the first-match use of the part-time bowling combination was expensive. If his bowling workload remains uncertain, his fantasy ceiling is harder to project.
KhelWorld Match Win Probability
India — 76%
Afghanistan — 24%
This is KhelWorld’s analytical assessment, not an official probability or bookmaker figure.
India receive the larger share because they have:
- a 1-0 series lead;
- a strong historical advantage over Afghanistan in T20Is;
- four wins in their last five T20Is entering this match;
- a deeper batting unit;
- Bumrah and Arshdeep providing proven new-ball and death-over wicket potential;
- a first-match performance in which India chased 157 in only 13.4 overs.
Afghanistan’s 24% is not insignificant. Omarzai showed that their middle order can recover from pressure, while Rashid Khan, Nabi and their other spin options can create a completely different match if Afghanistan get early wickets.
The biggest route to an Afghanistan upset is an improved powerplay with the bat followed by early wickets against India’s top order.
Where to Watch India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST on September 15, with the toss expected around 30 minutes earlier.
In India:
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Streaming: FanCode
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed FanCode as the official streaming partner for the Indian territory. Current match listings also identify Sony as the broadcaster.
Post-Toss Update Plan
This article should be updated rather than republished after the toss.
Add a short box immediately below the introduction:
Toss Update: [Team] won the toss and chose to [bat/field].
Fantasy adjustment: [Explain the specific C/VC or XI change based on the confirmed lineups and match conditions.]
The most important update will be India’s opening combination and fifth-bowling option. Do not leave probable players presented as confirmed after the toss.
Competitor Gap Analysis
Current competing prediction pages are largely built around the familiar combination of probable XI, pitch report, weather, “small league” picks, Grand League picks and captain/vice-captain suggestions. Some also publish highly generic fantasy advice without clearly separating verified match facts from prediction.
KhelWorld’s opportunity is different:
- Show the uncertainty clearly — especially India’s selection battle.
- Use the first T20I as the central evidence base, rather than repeating generic historical pitch descriptions.
- Explain why each fantasy pick has a scoring route, rather than simply labeling players “safe” or “risky.”
- Separate genuine differentials from players with selection risk.
- Flag conflicting weather forecasts instead of presenting one unsupported rain percentage as certain.
- Update the article after the toss instead of creating a separate duplicate page.
This creates a more useful article without copying the structure or language of competing pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I?
India enter as the stronger side and KhelWorld currently gives India a 76% estimated win probability, compared with 24% for Afghanistan. The assessment considers recent form, the first T20I result, H2H history, squad depth and Delhi conditions.
What is the pitch report for India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I?
Arun Jaitley Stadium generally offers good opportunities for aggressive batting, with shorter boundaries helping power hitters. Spinners can still become important as the surface slows, making a balanced fantasy team preferable to an all-batter combination.
Who should be captain in India vs Afghanistan Dream11?
Abhishek Sharma is the primary captaincy choice based on his 82 off 32 in the first T20I and his ability to score rapidly during the powerplay.
Who is the best Grand League captain for IND vs AFG?
Azmatullah Omarzai is the high-upside option. He scored an unbeaten 64 in the first match and contributes as an all-rounder, giving him more than one path to fantasy points.
Is Rashid Khan a good fantasy pick against India?
Yes, but he should be treated as a high-upside selection rather than a guaranteed points source. His wicket-taking ability makes him valuable, particularly if India lose early wickets and he bowls to the middle order.
What time does India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I start?
The second T20I is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on September 15, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Where can I watch India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I?
In India, the series is being broadcast by Sony Sports Network, while FanCode is the official streaming partner.
Will rain affect the India vs Afghanistan match?
There is some weather uncertainty for Delhi. Current forecasts indicate a possibility of rain/thunderstorms, but the exact probability differs between sources. The fantasy strategy should therefore be revisited closer to the toss.
Which Afghanistan player is the best differential pick?
Mohammad Nabi is an interesting differential because his contribution does not depend entirely on batting position. He scored 33 in the first T20I and can contribute with the ball as well.
KhelWorld Prediction Accuracy
KhelWorld’s India vs Afghanistan T20I prediction record: 0 correct from 0 matches.
This record should be updated after every covered match rather than retroactively changed.
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Final Prediction
India have the stronger overall setup heading into the second T20I. Their top order showed enormous scoring power in the opening match, while Bumrah, Arshdeep and the spin attack gave Afghanistan very little room during the early stages of their innings.
Afghanistan cannot be dismissed, though. Omarzai’s unbeaten 64 showed that their middle order can absorb pressure, and a better start from Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran would significantly change the contest.
For fantasy purposes, Abhishek Sharma is the leading captaincy choice, while Azmatullah Omarzai is the preferred Grand League captain. Rashid Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishan Kishan form the next layer of high-upside selections.
KhelWorld prediction: India to win.
Pre-toss fantasy verdict: India-heavy combination.
Final fantasy verdict: Recheck the confirmed XI, toss decision and weather immediately before locking the team.
