India look to continue dominance against Afghanistan

Saturday, 22 June 2019 11:08

Saturday's Cricket World Cup double-header gets underway with Afghanistan taking on India.

India will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run while the Afghanis will be hoping to cause a major upset as they hunt for their first win.

Play from Southampton gets underway at 1:30 pm UAE time.

Meanwhile New Zealand will also be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the World Cup.

They take on the West Indies at Manchester in a day-night encounter.

Play is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm UAE time.

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