India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I 2024: Match preview, playing XI, Head to Head, Where to Watch on TV & Live Streaming Details

India are set to face Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for high scores, posing a tough challenge for Afghanistan's bowlers who have struggled in the previous games.

With Virat Kohli's return and Shivam Dube's consistent performances, India looks strong, while Afghanistan relies on players like Najibullah and Karim Janat. However, their bowlers need to improve their accuracy if they want to give any threat to this strong Indian batting lineup. 

Rohit Sharma, facing back-to-back ducks, aims for a comeback in the series finale after a runout and being bowled in the previous T20Is. Yashasvi Jaiswal, a replacement for Shubman Gill, showcased his prowess with an impressive 68 runs in the last T20I.

India's lower middle order includes Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh as finishers, while Axar Patel provides consistency with both bat and ball, having taken four wickets at an economy of 5 runs per over. Shivam Dube will add to the bowling strength, contributing a wicket in each game. The pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Mukesh Kumar focuses on finding wickets in the death overs, complementing Axar's middle-over control strategy, proving effective for India in the series.

On the other hand, Afghanistan's improved batting in the second match fell short against India's strong lineup. Kohli poses a significant challenge, and Afghanistan must strategize to dismiss him early. Bowlers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen ul Haq are crucial for setting the tone, aiming to restrict India to a below-par total. Spinners Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmed, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman faced challenges in the last match. Gulbadin Naib's impactful batting adds strength, and as an experienced bowling all-rounder, he could play a key role in the middle overs. Afghanistan's lineup has the potential to post a competitive total in Bengaluru.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch promises a batter-friendly contest with consistent bounce and pace, complemented by a mostly cloudy weather forecast in Bengaluru with a high of 28 degrees Celsius on match day. The venue, known for high scores and small boundaries, sets the stage for the 3rd T20I, where totals exceeding 190 runs are considered competitive.

IND vs AFG  Probable Playing XI, Afghanistan Tour of India:

Afghanistan:

Afghanistan's anticipated playing XI showcases a versatile lineup featuring all-rounders like Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, and Gulbadin Naib, providing the team with the flexibility to play freely and target a substantial score.

Predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

India:

The anticipated playing XI for India would have skipper Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma as the wicketkeeper, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Mukesh Kumar, forming a well-rounded team with a balance of experience and emerging talents.

Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar

IND vs AFG T20Is Head-to-Head Records: