India vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2012
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Based on 11 H2H matches (2010–2026)
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IND
W2 L1
AFG
W2 L2
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Top Performers in H2H
From 11 H2H matches
R.Premadasa Stadium
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2012). 1 rain-affected match excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND vs PAK 15 Feb 2026 | 175/7 (20) | 114/10 (18) | 289 |
| SL vs ZIM 19 Feb 2026 | 178/7 (20) | 182/4 (19.3) | 360 |
| NZ vs PAK 21 Feb 2026 | - | - | - |
| NZ vs SL 25 Feb 2026 | 168/7 (20) | 107/8 (20) | 275 |
| ENG vs NZ 27 Feb 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 161/6 (19.3) | 320 |
IND at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Rohit Sharma
364 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Kuldeep Yadav
12 wkts
AFG at R.Premadasa Stadium
Top Scorer
Gulbadin Naib
49 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Shapoor Zardan
3 wkts
Hit Rates
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India
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
India · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Gambhir | b Shapoor Zardan | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Virender Sehwag | c Mohammad Shahzad b Shapoor Zardan | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Virat Kohli | c Fielder b Dawlat Zadran | 50 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 128.21 |
| Yuvraj Singh | c Shapoor Zardan b Karim Sadiq | 18 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 90 |
| Suresh Raina | b Mohammad Nabi | 38 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 115.15 |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk) | not out | 18* | 9 | 2 | 1 | 200 |
| Rohit Sharma | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapoor Zardan | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Dawlat Zadran | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Sadiq (wk) | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 6 | 0 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad | c Yuvraj Singh b Lakshmipathy Balaji | 18 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Nawroz Mangal (c) | lbw b Yuvraj Singh | 22 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 122.22 |
| Karim Sadiq (wk) | c Gautam Gambhir b Yuvraj Singh | 26 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Asghar Afghan | c Mahendra Singh Dhoni b Yuvraj Singh | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Rohit Sharma b Ravichandran Ashwin | 31 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 182.35 |
| Samiullah Shinwari | c Ravichandran Ashwin b Ravichandran Ashwin | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Shafiqullah Shafiq | lbw b Irfan Pathan | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 88.89 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Suresh Raina b Lakshmipathy Balaji | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 35.71 |
| Najibullah Zadran | run out (Mahendra Singh Dhoni) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250 |
| Dawlat Zadran | b Lakshmipathy Balaji | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 |
| Shapoor Zardan | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
India · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaheer Khan | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Irfan Pathan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 1 |
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | 3.3 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 5.76 | 1 | 0 |
| Rohit Sharma | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yuvraj Singh
IND
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
IND
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Virat Kohli
IND
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Karim Sadiq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Lakshmipathy Balaji
IND
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Dawlat Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Shapoor Zardan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
IND
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Suresh Raina
IND
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Nawroz Mangal
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Irfan Pathan
IND
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Gautam Gambhir
IND
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Shafiqullah Shafiq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Virender Sehwag
IND
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Asghar Afghan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Samiullah Shinwari
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Zaheer Khan
IND
|
0.0 |
| 22 |
Rohit Sharma
IND
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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India vs Afghanistan: who played
India won by 23 runs in T20 World Cup 2012 at R.Premadasa Stadium on 19 September 2012. Virat Kohli top-scored with 50 off 39 balls and Lakshmipathy Balaji took 3/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in India vs Afghanistan?
India XI: Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c) (wk), Rohit Sharma, Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Lakshmipathy Balaji, Ravichandran Ashwin. Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Shahzad, Nawroz Mangal (c), Karim Sadiq (wk), Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shinwari, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zardan.
Who won India vs Afghanistan?
India won by 23 runs.
When and where was India vs Afghanistan played?
India vs Afghanistan was played at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Wednesday 19 September 2012, in T20 World Cup 2012.
What were the final scores in India vs Afghanistan?
India scored 136/10 in 19.3 overs. Afghanistan scored 159/5 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in India vs Afghanistan?
Yuvraj Singh was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in India vs Afghanistan?
Virat Kohli top-scored with 50 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in India vs Afghanistan?
Lakshmipathy Balaji took 3/19 in 3.3 overs.