India vs Afghanistan: Statistical preview, pitch report and head-to-head
The Indian cricket team will look to continue the winning run when they face Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday. India have won three games so far with one match getting washed out. Afghanistan have lost all their games and lie bottom of the 10-team table. Here is the statistical preview.
Head-to-head records between the two sides
This will be the first meeting between the two teams in the Cricket World Cup. Overall in ODIs, the two sides have met twice. India won the maiden encounter in 2014. Last year, the match ended as a tie during the Asia Cup.
Top run-scorers of India and Afghanistan in World Cups
For India, former legend Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs (2,278). He is also the tournament's leading scorer. Tendulkar amassed six hundreds and 15 fifties at 56.95. Samiullah Shinwari has amassed the most World Cup runs for Afghanistan. He scored 254 runs in six matches at an average of 42.33. He slammed two fifties with a best of 96.
Top wicket-takers from India and Afghanistan in World Cups
For India, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath share the record for the most wickets taken (44). They had a bowling average of 20.22 and 27.81 respectively. Dawlat Zadran has accounted for the most World Cup wickets for Afghanistan (11) with a best of 3/29.
Rose Bowl: Here's a look at the ground stats
Eoin Morgan (610) has notched the most runs at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Martin Guptill (189* versus England in 2013) has recorded the highest score. Graeme Swann and James Anderson (12 wickets each) have the joint-record for most wickets. Mervyn Dillon (5/29) has the best bowling figures recorded at this venue. England's 373/3 against Pakistan this year is the highest team total here.
Pitch report, TV listing and timing
According to reports, there is no chance of rain expected at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. The weather is likely to remain dry for most parts of the day. Sun is expected to shine and pitch will assist batsmen. The match is scheduled for a 3:00 PM IST start. One can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network.
