India vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
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Based on 11 H2H matches (2010–2026)
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Lokesh Rahul
IND
Fours (2+)
Lokesh Rahul
IND
Runs (20+)
Lokesh Rahul
IND
Sixes (1+)
Hardik Pandya
IND
Runs (20+)
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
Catches (1+)
Hardik Pandya
IND
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 11 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
IND at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Rohit Sharma
74 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammed Shami
3 wkts
AFG at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Mohammad Nabi
238 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
15 wkts
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Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
India · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul | b Gulbadin Naib | 69 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 143.75 |
| Rohit Sharma | c Mohammad Nabi b Karim Janat | 74 | 47 | 8 | 3 | 157.45 |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | not out | 27* | 13 | 1 | 3 | 207.69 |
| Hardik Pandya | not out | 35* | 13 | 4 | 2 | 269.23 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 4 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 14.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Hamid Hassan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Afghanistan · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Shardul Thakur b Jasprit Bumrah | 13 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 86.67 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Ravichandran Ashwin b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | c Hardik Pandya b Ravindra Jadeja | 19 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 190 |
| Gulbadin Naib | lbw b Ravichandran Ashwin | 18 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 90 |
| Najibullah Zadran | b Ravichandran Ashwin | 11 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 84.62 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | c Ravindra Jadeja b Mohammed Shami | 35 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 109.38 |
| Karim Janat | not out | 42* | 22 | 3 | 2 | 190.91 |
| Rashid Khan | c Hardik Pandya b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | not out | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
India · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Shardul Thakur | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 | 0 | 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 |
Ravichandran Ashwin
IND
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Hardik Pandya
IND
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Rohit Sharma
IND
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Lokesh Rahul
IND
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Mohammed Shami
IND
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Rishabh Pant
IND
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Jasprit Bumrah
IND
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Ravindra Jadeja
IND
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Hamid Hassan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Sharafuddin Ashraf
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Shardul Thakur
IND
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
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 66 runs in T20 World Cup 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 3 November 2021. Rohit Sharma top-scored with 74 off 47 balls and Mohammed Shami took 3/32.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in India vs Afghanistan?
India XI: Lokesh Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Naveen ul Haq, Hamid Hassan.
Who won India vs Afghanistan?
India won by 66 runs.
When and where was India vs Afghanistan played?
India vs Afghanistan was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 3 November 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in India vs Afghanistan?
India scored 210/2 in 20 overs. Afghanistan scored 144/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in India vs Afghanistan?
Ravichandran Ashwin 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?
Rohit Sharma top-scored with 74 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in India vs Afghanistan?
Mohammed Shami took 3/32 in 4 overs.