New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- A mixed bag Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition, when they reached the semifinals and continued to solidify their 'giant-killers' tag by defeating New Zealand and 2021 champions Australia in their monumental run.

Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists, Afghanistan is facing the challenge of unlocking the next gear in their batting.

-Team performance rec...