After a successful Bangladesh tour, Afghanistan is ready to face the West Indian challenge. Rashid Khan will marshall the troops for them. He has shown some good results as a captain in recent times.

On the flip side, Kieron Pollard is ready to make his debut as the captain of the West Indies. However, it will be West Indies’ first mission after a disastrous 2019 world cup campaign. World cup poor appearance persuaded a lot of changes in their side. While a number of players have been introduced to the team on the back of a successful 2019 CPL campaign.
Previous Meeting

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So far they have played 6 games between them. Where the numbers are very much even-steven.

Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahaman have not featured in the practice match. However, they will play in the ODI. Their availability in the XI is very crucial from the Afghanistan point of view.

Off late Hazratullah Zazai has really struggled with his batting technique. His form in the opening slot will be really decisive. Although he did well in the recently concluded Shahpageza League. While Rahmat Shah is also having some tough time with the bat as well. Ikram Ali Khil showed some good skills as a batsman in the world cup. He will look to continue his good time from the world cup.

Mohammed Nabi has been really impressive in recent times. His soulful appearance will be really vital for the Afagnisthan team.
Cricket Match Tips Key Players

Rashid Khan is looking very dangerous from the time he got the captaincy. Moreover, he will present a lot of threats to the inexperienced batting line-up.
Afghanistan XI Prediction

Hazratullah Zazai, Javed Ahmadi, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Ali Khil (wk), Asghar Afghan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq
West Indies

Shai Hope was playing tremendously well before the world cup. But he lost his rhythm completely during the world cup. So why his current form will be a matter of concern for the West Indies. Meanwhile, Evin Lewis is also having an on and off period as well by the time. Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard and Nicolas Pooran will take the responsibility of the middle order.

Hayden Walsh Jr is likely to make his debut, after a successful 2019 CPL. In the pace department, Sheldon Cottrell has been really impressive. But he needs support from others to make a big impact. While the form of ex-captain in the ODI format is becoming a matter of headache for them.
Cricket Match Tips Key Players

Hayden Walsh Jr may surprise Afghanistan in his ODI debut. As they have not faced him yet on numerous occasions.
West Indies XI Prediction

Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Sheldon Cottrell, Hayden Walsh Jr
Venue Guide

Stadium – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Capacity – 50,000
Weather & Pitch Conditions

There is no alarming news on behalf of the weather for the match. The temperature will hover around 28-degree Celcius.

The run-scoring seems very difficult in the practice matches, expected to remain similar during the ODI. While pace bowlers did enjoy balling here.
Toss Prediction

Batting first pretends to be the right approach, considering the slow wicket. While chasing in this ground might be tricky as well.
Cricket Match Tips and Prediction

Afghanistan will start the match as the favorite, considering the fact they are playing on their home grounds.