The second T20 match of the series between India and Afghanistan is set to take place at Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 14. Team India secured a victory in the previous encounter against Afghanistan, and they aim to continue their winning streak in Indore, known for its favorable T20 track record.
In Holkar Stadium, Team India has played a total of three T20 matches, winning two of them. The first match, held in December 2017 against Sri Lanka, resulted in a triumph by 88 runs. The second T20 match at Holkar, played in January 2020 against Sri Lanka again, ended in a 7-wicket victory for India. However, the team faced defeat in the third match against South Africa in October 2022, losing by 49 runs.
Holkar Stadium holds significance for India’s key players, with Rohit Sharma scoring centuries in two T20 matches, accumulating a total of 118 runs. KL Rahul has also contributed with 134 runs in two matches, showcasing his best score of 89 runs. Dinesh Karthik scored 51 runs in two matches. In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav took 5 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal secured 4 wickets, and Shardul Thakur claimed 3 wickets in T20 matches at Holkar.
It’s noteworthy that India has played a total of 13 matches at Holkar Stadium, including Tests, ODIs, and T20s, winning 11 and facing defeat in 2. The team’s overall performance at this venue has been impressive.
