India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Afghanistan in the second T20I of the three-match series in Delhi on Tuesday, with India looking to seal the series after their convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening match.

India have made one change to their playing XI for the second encounter, with leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi coming into the side in place of the injured Varun Chakravarthy. The change gives India another spin option as they look to maintain their strong start to the series and secure an unassailable lead.

The match also brings continued attention on young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has once again been left out of India's playing XI. Sanju Samson has been preferred instead, meaning the 15-year-old will have to wait for another opportunity to make his international debut.

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Iyer's decision to bowl first puts Afghanistan into the position of setting a target for the Indian side. The hosts will look to restrict Afghanistan's batting unit before chasing the total, while the visitors will aim to produce a stronger performance after struggling in the first T20I.

India enter the contest with considerable confidence following their seven-wicket win in the series opener. With another victory enough to secure the three-match series, Iyer and his team will be keen to maintain their momentum and avoid giving Afghanistan a chance to level the contest.

For Ibrahim Zadran-led Afghanistan, the match carries added significance as they continue their search for a first-ever international victory over India. A win in Delhi would give the visitors a major boost and keep the series alive ahead of the final T20I

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