Rohit Sharma and Ibrahim Zadran with the trophy. (Courtesy: BCCI)
Team India will look to clean sweep their final dress rehearsal series ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup in the third T20 against Afghanistan at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Wednesday. The hosts have been on top of their game in the first and second T20, winning by 6 wickets each.
As per Team India captain Rohit Sharma, the side has clicked a lot of boxes but his form remains a cause of concern. He has scored ducks in the first-two matches after making a comeback to the shortest format for the first time since November 2022.
Meanwhile, all-rounder Shivam Dube has been the stand-out performer in the series, scoring vital runs in both the matches and picking up important wickets. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal who replaced Shubman Gill in the last match showed why he belongs in the playing XI by playing a whirlwind knock of 68 runs in 34 deliveries, which included six massive sixes.
India vs Afghanistan: T20 Records And Stats At M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Traditionally, the pitch at Bangalore has favoured the batters in limited-overs due to its short boundaries and high altitude. The batting paradise has witnessed many high-scoring games and third T20 is expected to be on the same lines. Let us have a look at some of the key records and stats at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- Total matches 17
- Matches won batting first 7
- Matches won bowling first 9
- Average 1st Inns scores 137
- Average 2nd Inns scores 132
- Highest total recorded 202/6 (20 Ov) by IND vs ENG
- Lowest total recorded 99/10 (19.3 Ov) by RSAW vs NZW
- Highest score chased 194/3 (19.4 Ov) by AUS vs IND
- Lowest score defended 114/7 (20 Ov) by SLW vs RSAW
