T20 World Cup, India vs Afghanistan, India Predicted XI: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get The Nod For Do-Or-Die Clash?

IND vs AFG: India face Afghanistan in a must-win match in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi and there is a lot at stake for both teams.

India face Afghanistan in a must-win match in the Super 12 stage of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi and there is a lot at stake for both teams. India need to win this match at any cost to stay afloat in the tournament after their crushing defeats at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand. A victory against Afghanistan although might not be enough for Virat Kohli and his men as they would also need the Afghans to beat New Zealand later in the tournament. Kohli's team also need to win big against Namibia and Scotland to stand any chance of making the semis. It is a tough ask and the 'Men in Blue' need to perform.

Here is the predicted XI that we think India should field to counter the threat posed by the Afghans:

1. Rohit Sharma: Rohit Sharma should return to the top of the order after the Ishan Kishan punt misfired against New Zealand.

2. KL Rahul: He has looked very tentative and the time has come for Rahul to showcase his true colours. India need him to showcase the form that saw him destroy bowling attacks in the IPL.

3. Virat Kohli: The India captain needs to lead from the front with the bat and will be crucial against some top-class spinners in the Afghanistan line-up.