Team India have been too good for Afghanistan in the ongoing T20I series. They have outplayed the opposition in both matches. Afghanistan have not found the form, and their batting has struggled in two outings. They are not getting the start with the bat, which is putting pressure on the middle order.
They have only managed a score between 155 and 160 in two games, which is not difficult for this explosive Indian side. The Indian top three have scored runs in two games and done the bulk of the scoring. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan have played two important knocks. In the second game, Sanju Samson also found his form with a 20-ball fifty.
Can Afghanistan find good contributions from their players? They have nothing to lose and need to focus on their batting strategies. India have the series in the bag, and they might make some changes to their playing XI. Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi get a chance? It will be decoded in the third match. This contest will be live from Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 17 (Thursday) at 7:30 PM IST.
AFG vs IND: Match Info.
- · Series: Afghanistan vs India 2026
- · Match: India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I
- · Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- · Time: 7:30 PM IST
- · Date: September 17, 2026 (Thursday)
AFG vs IND: Head-to-Head: IND (10) – AFG (0)
It has been one-way traffic in the head-to-head contest between these sides. India have beaten Afghanistan in 10 out of 11 games, while one remaining match was abandoned.
AFG vs IND: Pitch Report
This wicket is excellent for the batters. Arun Jaitley Stadium is a high-scoring venue where even 200 is not a safe score anymore. Indian batters have shown this with some blistering batting displays. Bowlers need to be smart with their pace and variations, or else a small mistake can cost them big.
AFG vs IND: Live Streaming Details
- · TV: Sony Sports Network.
- · Digital: FanCode (App or Website)
AFG vs IND: Weather Report
The weather forecast shows hot evenings in Delhi on Thursday for the final game. The temperature will hover around 29°C with 71 percent humidity and 8 kmph wind speed.
AFG vs IND: Last Five Results
Afghanistan: L, L, W, W, L, L
India: W, W, W, W, W
India vs Afghanistan: Predicted XIs:
India: A Sharma, S Samson, I Kishan (wk), S Iyer (c), T Varma, S Dube, A Patel, N Kumar Reddy, A Singh, J Bumrah, R. Bishnoi
Afghanistan: R. Gurbaz (wk), I Zadran (c), G Naib, S Atal, A Omarzai, D Rasooli, Md. Nabi, R Khan, N Ahmed, F Farooqui, N Ul Haq
AFG vs IND: Players to Watch out for
Afghanistan: Rashid Khan looked better in the second game. He took three wickets and also scored crucial runs. He can play an important role for his team in the final game.
India: Abhishek Sharma plays in a manner that can put the opposition under pressure. He has already hit 11 sixes and 9 fours in 51 balls he has faced in two games. That means another 15-20 balls for him can take India to a good score.
India vs Afghanistan Today’s Match Prediction: The history suggests that Afghanistan have been the worst full-member side when it comes to facing India at the international level. They have never beaten India across formats. Their batting approach is conservative, which contrasts with what India have with several power hitters. India have an explosive top three, and they have performed well in both games.
But India should try to bat first and give themselves a chance. Afghanistan's pace unit is very weak. In fact, they have only one specialist option in Fazalhaq Farooqi, who is also struggling. India have Bumrah, and Arshdeep, and also a pretty decent spin option. Overall, India are too good for Afghanistan in all departments.
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