IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Asian Games 2026, 2nd Quarter-Final

The race for the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket title enters its knockout phase with India taking on Afghanistan in the second quarter-final on September 28. The high-stakes contest will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the action scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST (1:30 PM local time).

India, the defending Asian Games champions, have entered the quarter-finals as one of the seeded teams and will now begin their campaign with a place in the semi-finals at stake. One of the best batsmen in India, Shreyas Iyer, will lead the Men in Blue. Afghanistan, meanwhile, reached the knockout stage after their Group A campaign, which included a win over Japan and a loss against Nepal.

The two teams also come into the contest with a recent T20I rivalry. India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan earlier in September 2026, including a convincing 127-run victory in the third match. The winner of this quarter-final will move into the semi-finals, while the losing side will be eliminated from the competition. As per our IND vs AFG Dream11 prediction today match, the Indian side are the clear favourites to win this fixture.

India vs Afghanistan Match Details

IND vs AFG Dream11 Team Today Stats

IND vs AFG Toss Prediction

As per our toss prediction, the Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer is expected to win the coin flip in the 2nd Quarter-Final against Afghanistan and will most likely look to bowl first courtesy of the rain forecast and the possibility of a reduced match with the DLS method.

Record of Chasing Teams at Korogi Sports Park

The chasing record at Korogi Sports Park is average, with 7 wins in 17 matches, and the remaining 10 encounters went in favour of the team putting runs on board, but as rain is forecast for this clash, both teams might look to chase in this high-stakes knockout game.

IND vs AFG Playing 11 (Probable)

IND vs AFG Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

IND vs AFG Captain & Vice Captain Choices

Top Picks for IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Budget Picks for IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: I Kishan(vc), S Samson
• Batters: A Sharma(c), N Zadran, F Khan
• All-rounders: A Patel, K Janat, W Sundar
• Bowlers: J Bumrah, A Singh, N Kharote

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keepers: I Kishan, S Samson(c)
• Batters: A Sharma, S Iyer, D Rasooli, F Khan
• All-rounders: A Patel(vc), K Janat
• Bowlers: A Singh, R Bishnoi, A Gul

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IND vs AFG match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd Quarter-Final) Asian Games 2026 Players to Avoid

• Mohammad Akram and Hassan Eisakhil, both Afghan openers, might struggle against the top-quality Indian bowling lineup and as per our IND vs AFG Dream11 team prediction, they can be avoided in fantasy teams.

IND vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report at Korogi Sports Park

• For the India vs Afghanistan 2nd quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park, the weather could be a major factor, with humid conditions and a significant possibility of rain forecast in Nisshin on September 28.

• The pitch at the venue has generally offered a mix of pace, bounce and grip, while spinners can become increasingly effective as the surface provides significant turn. If rain affects the match, the damp conditions could further assist bowlers as the outfield will get slower and make run-scoring more challenging.

IND vs AFG H2H Records

India have dominated Afghanistan in T20I cricket, with the two teams meeting 12 times so far. India have won 11 of those encounters, while Afghanistan are yet to beat India in the format, with one match ending without a result.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.