India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Prediction & Odds

India look set to seal the series against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI of the Afghanistan tour of India 2026, carrying an 80% win probability.

Shubman Gill’s side romped to a seven-wicket win in the Dharamsala opener, with debutants Gurnoor Brar (3/27) and Harsh Dubey (3/47) starring alongside the captain’s unbeaten 84 off 66.

Furthermore, the day fixture unfolds at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM IST.

IND vs AFG 2nd ODI Match Details

IND vs AFG Match Odds & Win Probability

The market positions India as heavy favourites to clinch the series, especially after the dominant first-ODI showing in Dharamsala.

*Indicative odds. Markets shift through the day, so always check the latest line on your platform of choice before placing any wager.

Ekana Stadium Pitch & Lucknow Weather Report

The Ekana surface plays very differently from the Dharamsala belter that produced 360+ scores in the opener. Moreover, the average first-innings score at this venue sits at just 213 runs, which means bowlers stay in the contest throughout.

Additionally, spinners extract genuine turn and grip from this surface, which suits both Rashid Khan and India’s spin trio. Therefore, teams chasing hold a slight edge, having won 5 of the 9 ODIs played at Ekana.

As for the weather, Lucknow in mid-June stays brutally hot with temperatures touching 40-41°C in the afternoon before easing to 37-39°C in the evening. No rain interruption looms, so a full 50-overs-a-side contest looks guaranteed.

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head in ODIs

India remain unbeaten against Afghanistan in ODIs, having won four and tied one across five meetings.

Consequently, Afghanistan carry the burden of never having beaten India in ODI cricket. However, Gurbaz’s first-ODI century showed they can at least compete with the bat.

1st ODI Recap: Key Takeaways

India bowled Afghanistan out for 194 in 48 overs, with debutant Gurnoor Brar (3/27) and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey (3/47) leading the charge.

Moreover, Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a brilliant century that single-handedly kept Afghanistan in the contest. However, the rest of the batting card folded quickly once Gurbaz fell.

In the chase, captain Shubman Gill (84* off 66) anchored the innings as India reached the target with seven wickets to spare. Therefore, India’s confidence sits sky-high heading into Lucknow.

IND vs AFG Predicted Playing XIs

Here are the Predicted Playing XI for both Teams:

India (IND)

Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.

Note: Washington Sundar could replace Kuldeep Yadav on the spinner-friendly Lucknow surface, while the rest of the XI should stay unchanged after the dominant Dharamsala performance.

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Bilal Sami, Allah Ghazanfar.

Note: Nangeyalia Kharoti and Bilal Sami could come in as Afghanistan look to strengthen their bowling unit after leaking runs in Dharamsala.

IND vs AFG Probable Best Performers

Here are Probable Best Performers from both teams:

Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill captains the side and arrives in red-hot form after his unbeaten 84 off 66 in the opener.

Moreover, his ability to handle spin makes him the ideal batter for the slow Lucknow surface. Consequently, Gill’s wicket becomes Afghanistan’s single biggest priority of the afternoon.

Probable Best Bowler: Harsh Dubey

Harsh Dubey took 3/47 on debut in Dharamsala and could prove even more dangerous on the spin-friendly Ekana surface.

Additionally, the left-arm spinner’s variations should trouble Afghanistan’s middle order that collapsed once Gurbaz departed. Therefore, a 4-wicket haul from Dubey remains very much on the cards.

Afghanistan X-Factor: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a brilliant century in the opener and remains Afghanistan’s only proven match-winner against this Indian attack.

Furthermore, Gurbaz thrives on true surfaces and could target the Lucknow powerplay if the ball comes onto the bat. As a result, a Gurbaz blitz inside the first 10 overs represents Afghanistan’s clearest path to levelling the series.

IND vs AFG Top Player Bets

The following value-led markets going into the series-deciding Lucknow fixture, based on 1st-ODI performances and venue analysis.

Note: Odds vary across platforms and shift through the day. Always check the live price on your provider of choice before placing any wager.

Suggested Reads:

• Afghanistan Tour of India 2026
• India vs Afghanistan 2026 Live Streaming

IND vs AFG 2nd ODI Prediction

India look set to clinch the series 2-0 at 80% win probability, largely because the shift from Dharamsala’s flat track to Ekana’s spin-friendly surface favours their three-pronged spin attack even more.

Projected scores point to a much lower-scoring affair than the opener. India look set for 260-280 batting first, while Afghanistan could struggle beyond 210-230 unless Gurbaz produces another century.

Gill’s form plus Dubey’s spin threat tilt the scales firmly toward the hosts. However, Rashid Khan on a turning Lucknow surface could trouble India’s middle order, and a Gurbaz-Zadran partnership keeps the door open for an Afghan upset.

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