Rain Threatens India vs Afghanistan ODI Series Opener

India faces Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamshala, but persistent rain could disrupt the match. Recent form and pitch conditions add to the intrigue.

India's pursuit of a return to winning ways in One Day Internationals faces an immediate challenge as they begin their series against Afghanistan in Dharamshala. Heavy rainfall overnight and into Saturday morning has cast a shadow over the first match at the picturesque HPCA Stadium.

Recent form has been a concern for the Indian team, having lost three of their last five ODI encounters. This series also sees the return of key player Rohit Sharma, whose recent performances have drawn scrutiny. The stadium's pitch, which has historically been good for batsmen, might offer some assistance to the pacers with the new ball. Teams batting second have a slight edge, with five wins batting chasing compared to four batting first.

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