The three-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan has reached its final stage, with India dominating the first two encounters. With one match remaining, Afghanistan will be aiming to end the series on a positive note, while Shubman Gill's side will be eyeing a clean sweep.
India has comfortably outclassed their opponents in both fixtures, securing convincing victories and rarely finding themselves under pressure. Afghanistan, meanwhile, struggled to challenge the cricketing powerhouse, allowing India to cruise to back-to-back wins.
Hashmatullah Shahidi's men have shown flashes of promise but have largely depended on a handful of players for contributions. Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have been the standout performers with the bat, with Gurbaz registering a century in the first ODI. In the bowling department, Nangeyalia Kharote and Rashid Khan have been among the few bright spots for the visitors.
Rohit Sharma's performance remained a talking point as the veteran batter contributed 48 runs, falling just two short of a half-century in the second ODI. The right-hander endured an unfortunate outing in Dharamshala, where he was dismissed via a run-out in the first game of the series. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have produced impressive performances with the bat, playing key roles in helping India take the lead in the series.
When is the India vs Afghanistan third ODI?
The third ODI will be played on June 20.
Where will the match be played?
The match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
What time does the match start?
The game begins at 1:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 1:00 pm IST.
Where can fans watch the match on TV?
The match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.
Where can fans watch the live stream?
The match will be streamed live on JioStar.
Where can fans follow live updates?
Live coverage and updates will be available on TimesofIndia.com.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI: Weather Report
The weather for the third ODI between India and Afghanistan at Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging between 33°C and 35°C. Cloud cover is likely during the day, but the chances of rain are low (10-20%), and the match is expected to proceed without any major interruptions.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium has been quite batting-friendly in recent matches, with the average first-innings score hovering around 275. The surface offers good value for shots, while the quick outfield allows batters to capitalise on their stroke play.
The venue has hosted 39 ODIs, with teams batting first winning 18 matches and chasing sides emerging victorious on 20 occasions. While batting second under lights has generally been easier, captains may still prefer to put up a substantial total, as the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI: Playing XI
India Probable XI
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar/ Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna.
Afghanistan Probable XI
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Saleem Safi, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI: Squad
India Squad
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prince Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav.
Afghanistan Squad
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami, Nangeyalia Kharoti.
