India vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023: Head-to-Head Record and Form Guide for Match 9

India vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023 Match 9: India aims for victory with a strong record, while Afghanistan seeks a turnaround

Written by: Shivani Kumari

Edited by: Krutarth Ghosalkar

Last Updated: 2023-10-11 07:50:00

Summary: In the 9th ODI World Cup match taking place in Delhi, Rohit Sharma's Team India is determined to continue their victorious streak against Afghanistan.

Having successfully employed a Test cricket-inspired strategy to outshine Australia in their ICC World Cup 2023 opening match, Rohit Sharma's Indian squad is now focused on prolonging their winning streak. The next challenge for Rohit and his team awaits at the renowned Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where they will face Afghanistan, led by the formidable Rashid Khan, in Match No.9 of the ICC World Cup.

Transitioning from the slow and spinning pitch at Chepauk, India is poised to capitalize on the Feroz Shah Kotla track, which hints at a high-scoring spectacle for the Men In Blue. Just last week during the ODI World Cup, over 700 runs were tallied in a clash between South Africa and Sri Lanka in the national capital. Local favorite Virat Kohli will undoubtedly be the center of attention, as the star batsman is set on a record-breaking performance in the ICC event.

Kohli delivered a remarkable innings that served as a crucial recovery for India following a challenging start against Australia. The 34-year-old not only scored a gritty 85 but also shattered two significant records held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli received valuable support from wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul, who stayed unbeaten at 97, securing a comfortable six-wicket victory over Australia in Chennai. Notably, the Men In Blue are missing opener Shubman Gill, who is in the process of recuperating from an illness.