IND Vs AFG Match Prediction 3rd ODI: After a one-sided match between the two teams, which India won by a landslide, the two Asian teams will compete in a three-match ODI series.
The Indian Cricket Team will still be recovering from the long and arduous IPL 2026, with most players having played in the competition. This will be the first Test match India plays this year, having done well in the shorter formats in the first half of 2026.
India started this year poorly, with an ODI series defeat at home to New Zealand, followed by a drubbing of the Kiwis in the T20Is. This was followed by the 2026 T20 World Cup, also played at home. The Men in Blue dominated the tournament and convincingly retained their title as T20I world champions. Soon after the World Cup ended, the IPL started, which only came to an end at the end of May.
In the one and only Test match against Afghanistan, India’s first international game following the IPL, they won by an innings. Then, in the first game of this series, they won convincingly. The second ODI saw them break the 400-run mark and win by 170 runs.
On the other hand, Afghanistan too had strong representation in the IPL, with several of their players being key parts of their franchises. As for the national side, they played their last Test in October 2025, a one-off game against Zimbabwe in which they lost by an innings.
As far as the limited-overs formats are concerned, in the last year, the Afghans have beaten Bangladesh in an ODI series, Zimbabwe in T20Is, and the West Indies in the shortest format of the international game. In the 2026 T20 World Cup, they had a great showing but were eliminated in the group stage.
Afghanistan lost the one-off Test match against India, their first game of this tour. Then, in the first game of this series, despite decent performance, they lost. In the second ODI, Afghanistan were dominated, losing by 170 runs.
IND Vs AFG Match Prediction 3rd ODI Date and Time:
- Dates: June 20, 2026
- Time: 01:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IND Vs AFG Live Streaming: How To Watch
The India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Prediction: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 05
- India Won: 04
- Afghanistan Won: 00
- No Result/Tie: 01
- First Played: March 04, 2014 (IND win)
- Last Played: June 17, 2026 (IND win)
IND Vs AFG Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
IND Vs AFG Team; Predicted XIs:
India Predicted XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav
Afghanistan Predicted XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Ziaur Rahman, Mohammad Saleem, Allah Ghazanfar
IND Vs AFG 3rd ODI MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
While historically a little sticky wicket, in recent years, the conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium have been highly conducive to batting. The pitches are flat, with almost no support to bowlers, coupled with short boundaries, making it a batter’s haven. There might be a little something for the pacers here early in the inning. Overall, based on the progress of this competition so far, the tracks are expected to be quite balanced and competitive. The Arun Jaitley is usually a smaller ground. The square boundaries are generally around 60-63m in length, while the straight ones extend out to 68m, possibly 70.
IND Vs AFG 3rd ODI Match Weather Forecast
The weather report for this man suggest that there will be environmental hurdles in playing this match. While the temperatures will peak in the mid-30s and will go down as the sun begins to set, the skies will be quite cloudy with a decent chance of rain delaying or even stopping play. Not only that, but a thunderstorm warning will be in effect over Chennai as well. The winds will be quite strong, while the humidity will be on the higher end.
IND Vs AFG Match Prediction 3rd ODI: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the IND Vs AFG 3rd ODI match are:
- India wicketkeeper/batter Ishan Kishan
- Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah
- India bowler Gurnoor Brar
India vs Afghanistan Prediction: Who will Win the 3rd ODI Match?
For the IND Vs AFG 3rd ODI Match Prediction, India will defeat Afghanistan in the third ODI between the two teams.
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