India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Toss, Playing XI, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Winning Probability & Who Will Win?

India vs Afghanistan ODI series has been one-sided as the Men in Blue have already sealed the three-match series by winning the first two ODIs by 7 wickets and 170 runs, respectively. The third ODI is set to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday, June 20.

The match is expected to be a dead rubber one; however, India would like to keep their momentum up and whitewash the Afghans before they travel for their next ODI assignment in England.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match Details

• Match: India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI

• Series: Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

• Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM IST

• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar (OTT), Star Sports (Television)

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Pitch & Weather Report

The pitch for the clash will offer spin and grip like a typical Chennai wicket for an ODI match. Teams have won chasing 20 matches, but the pitch tends to play slow as the game goes on.

As per the weather updates, there is a chance of rain, with a 57% chance of precipitation. The highest temperature is expected to reach 34.6°C, while the lowest might be 28.1°C. So if it rains early, the team winning the toss would like to use the seaming conditions.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have met six times, with India winning five matches and one match ending in a tie, which was back in the Asia Cup 2018. Afghanistan have given some fight but has failed to hold their temper in this format.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Playing XI [Predicted]

India: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Allah Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Toss Prediction

The venue has hosted 39 ODI fixtures, 18 of which were won by the team batting first, while the chasing side won on 20 occasions. However, chasing under lights has been easier, but as predicted, teams would like to bowl first to get some movement.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Score Prediction

If India bat first, a total between 250 and 275 would be a good score, keeping in mind the sluggish nature of the pitch. If Afghanistan bat first, they will aim for a score of around 220 to 250, which could prove challenging to chase at this venue.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Key Players to Watch

India

Rohit Sharma: The former India captain will be looking to score some big runs on Saturday, as he looked in fine touch in the last two games but was dismissed in unfortunate ways.

Prince Yadav: The Delhi-based pacer was impressive on his debut in the last match, picking up two wickets in the match and taking a sensational catch.

Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer will be crucial on the wicket Chennai tends to offer as he is an excellent player of spin in the middle overs.

Afghanistan

Ibrahim Zadran: Zadran has been one of Afghanistan’s most consistent ODI batters. He will need a big contribution in the last ODI as he has failed so far.

Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan has been Afghanistan’s biggest match-winner in white-ball cricket. He would like to control the middle overs, which makes him a crucial player.

Hashmatullah Shahidi: The Afghanistan captain will be looking to score in the middle overs as he has been a prominent batter in their middle order.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Best Batsman Prediction India Afghanistan

India

Shubman Gill has been in sensational form in this series, scoring 84* and 154 runs in the first two ODIs, respectively. He is surely going to finish as the series’ leading run-scorer. The captain will be looking to continue his form in the third ODI and dominate the bowlers as he has been doing so far in this series.

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been the best batter for Afghanistan in the series, scoring 102 and 41 runs, respectively. The opener has the experience of playing against the India bowling attack, and the most impressive part of his batting in this series has been that he is not trying to rush through with his shots.

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Best Bowler Prediction

India

Kuldeep Yadav did not pick up any wickets in the last game despite bowling well. Kuldeep Yadav can be India’s trump card in the third and final ODI as the Chennai pitch will offer spin and turn.

Afghanistan

Nangeyalia Kharoti has been the joint-leading wicket-taker for Afghanistan in this series, picking up four wickets in the 2nd ODI and bowling well in the Test series as well. With the Chennai pitch offering spin, he might create some threat in the third ODI as well.

India Afghanistan India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Winning Probability

• India: 60%

• Afghanistan: 40%

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match Prediction: Expert Verdict:

India are the favourites to win the match; they have already sealed the series and will be looking for a clean sweep. But Afghanistan will be looking upset and finish off high.