India are the clear favourites to complete a clean sweep in this 3rd ODI at Chepauk, Chennai, carrying an 80% win probability into the decider. Having dominated throughout this series — most emphatically in Lucknow where Captain Shubman Gill blazed a 110-ball 154 in a 170-run rout. India’s batting firepower and spin-friendly conditions at Chepauk tilt the balance heavily in their favour. Afghanistan have shown fight in bursts but lack consistency against India’s varied attack. This IND vs AFG match prediction preview will examine the Chepauk pitch, weather, playing XI options, fantasy cricket tips, and full team analysis to give you a comprehensive picture before the first ball is bowled.
India vs Afghanistan Match Details
Match | India vs Afghanistan | 3rd ODI | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 |
Date | 20/06/2026 (Saturday) |
Time | BDT 2:00 PM / PKT 1:00 PM / INR 1:30 PM |
Format | ODI |
Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai |
Recent Form | India – W L L W W Afghanistan – W W W L L |
IND vs AFG 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Fans across different regions can access the 3rd ODI through official broadcasters and streaming platforms listed below. Global viewers can tune in via Sports Live Hub.
- India: Star Sports Network (TV), JioHotstar (Streaming)
- Pakistan: Tapmad (Live Streaming)
- Bangladesh: Broadcast availability may differ by region.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports (TV), Sky Sports GO (Streaming)
- United States & Canada: Willow TV (Cable & App)
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Cricket (TV), Kayo Sports (Streaming)
- MENA (Middle East & North Africa): Broadcast availability may differ by region.
- Worldwide: Sports Live Hub (SLH) – Global Streaming Access.
India vs Afghanistan Toss Prediction
India are predicted to win the toss and opt to bowl first at Chepauk. Under lights, Chennai’s dew factor can reduce the effectiveness of bowlers in the latter stages, giving an advantage to the team batting second. India, already ahead 1-0 in the series, are expected to favour a chase if they win the toss. A fresh track at Chepauk can offer early seam movement, making a bowl-first call the tactically sound choice.
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk Pitch Report
The Chepauk track is traditionally a spinner’s paradise, slow, low, and offering sharp turn as the surface wears. Teams setting a target have often struggled in the latter stages of the innings, with the pitch noticeably breaking up after 35 overs and making stroke-making tougher. However, recent data from IPL and home series shows the venue has produced some high-scoring encounters early in a game, meaning a side batting first can target 300+ if they capitalise in the first 25 overs.
Weather Report
Chennai in mid-June sits firmly in monsoon territory. Match day on June 20 shows a high of around 35°C (94°F) with a 65% chance of rain. While brief showers are possible during the day, the evening session should be playable. As the night advances, heavy dew is anticipated to ease batting conditions, giving the chasing team a noticeable advantage in the latter stages of the game. Both captains will factor this heavily into their toss decision.
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played (ODI) | 6 |
India Won | 5 |
Afghanistan Won | 0 |
Tied | 1 (2018 Asia Cup, Dubai) |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | March 5, 2014 (Asia Cup, Mirpur) |
Most-recent Fixture | June 17, 2026 (2nd ODI, Lucknow) |
India vs Afghanistan Team Preview & Squads
India
Captain Shubman Gill is the heartbeat of this Indian batting unit and arguably the best ODI batter in form anywhere on the planet right now. His 154 off 110 balls in the Lucknow ODI was a masterclass in controlled aggression, Gill picked his moments perfectly, dissecting the Afghan bowling on a flat surface and registering one of the most comprehensive match-winning knocks of the series.
India’s batting structure beyond the captain is layered with experience and youth in equal measure. Yashasvi Jaiswal offers explosive strokeplay at the top alongside Rohit Sharma, who brings experience and intent, while Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul provide the middle-order ballast. The team’s ODI batting depth is arguably the best in international cricket right now, capable of posting 350+ on a flat track or resetting intelligently when conditions demand.
The responsibility of providing early breakthroughs is likely to rest on Arshdeep Singh, whose knack for generating movement both into and away from batters can unsettle young top orders. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav form a formidable spin combination on a Chepauk wicket. Apart from his batting, Yashasvi Jaiswal contributes with left-arm spin, adding another dimension to India’s squad alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harsh Dubey.
India Squad:
India Squad
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Washington Sundar
Afghanistan
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi carries a heavy burden heading into this 3rd ODI, having watched his side crumble to a 170-run defeat in Lucknow. Shahidi is a reliable accumulator in the middle order, composed, difficult to dislodge, but Afghanistan desperately need him to convert starts into match-shaping innings rather than being dragged along by a collapse around him.
Afghanistan’s batting fortunes hinge significantly on their top-order pairing of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, who must provide a platform in the powerplay. Rahmat Shah Remains the most technically sound batter in the lineup and the one most likely to stand firm against India’s spinners. Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai add lower-order hitting potential, but the middle order has repeatedly wobbled under sustained pressure in this series.
The brightest light for Afghanistan is unquestionably Rashid Khan. The leg-spin wizard can conjure wickets on virtually any surface, and Chepauk will offer him encouragement. Nangeyalia Kharote has been energetic with the new ball, while Gulbadin Naib adds seam versatility. However, without Rashid running riot early, Afghanistan’s bowling is unlikely to restrict India’s powerful batting order below 300.
Afghanistan Squad:
Afghanistan Squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Bilal Sami, Darwish Rasooli, Fareed Malikzai, AM Ghazanfar, Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Saleem, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Sediqullah Atal, Ziaur Rahman
IND vs AFG Prediction
Event | India | Afghanistan |
Toss Winner | India | – |
Player of the Match | Shubman Gill | – |
Top Run Scorer | Shubman Gill | Rahmat Shah |
Top Wicket Taker | Arshdeep Singh | Nangeyalia Kharote |
Most Sixes | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Rashid Khan |
Predicted Score | 310–340 | 185–215 |
Win Probability | 80% | 20% |
India vs Afghanistan Winning Prediction
India are predicted to win the 3rd ODI and complete a comprehensive 3-0 series sweep, backed by an 80% win probability. The combination of Shubman Gill’s relentless form, a spin-friendly Chepauk surface that suits India’s bowlers far more than Afghanistan’s batting unit, and the dew-assisted chasing advantage all point firmly toward a Men in Blue victory. Afghanistan will need a near-perfect game, early wickets from Rashid and a batting display well above anything they have managed so far in this series, to even make this a contest. Can Afghanistan pull off a historic upset and avoid the whitewash? Or will Gill and company make it a dominant clean sweep? Comment us your thought.
FAQ: Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 | 3rd ODI
Q1. What time does the India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI start in IST?
The match begins at 1:30 PM IST on June 20, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Q2. Where can I watch the IND vs AFG 3rd ODI live?
The match is broadcast on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q3. Who is the key player to watch in the India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI?
Shubman Gill is the standout player, the India captain scored a blazing 154 in the 2nd ODI and will be the pivotal figure at Chepauk once again.
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