IND vs AFG Match Prediction — Who Will Win 3rd ODI? India vs Afghanistan

India will face Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the Afghanistan tour of India 2026, scheduled for 20th June at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. India won the second ODI by 170 runs, sealing the series 2-0, and will aim to complete a whitewash of the visitors. On the other hand, the Afghans hope to avoid the clean sweep with a historic victory.

In the second ODI, India batted first and posted a commanding total of 402 runs in 50 overs. Captain Shubman Gill scored an impressive 154 off 110 balls, supported by Ishan Kishan, who made 125 runs in 79 balls. India then bowled out the opposition for 232 runs in 44.3 overs, winning the match by 170 runs.

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IND vs AFG Match Details – 3rd ODI

• Match: India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI

• Date: 20th June, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM IST

• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND vs AFG Pitch Report - MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai 

The MA Chidambaram offers a balanced pitch for the ODI format. However, in recent matches, batting has become easier, and chasing a target has become the preferred option at this venue.

• Win Batting First: 20%

• Win Bowling First: 80%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 257

• Average 2nd Innings: 229

IND vs AFG Weather Report – Chennai Conditions 

IND vs AFG Recent Form

IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

IND vs AFG Injury News & Team Updates – 3rd ODI 

IND: Harshit Rana has been added to the squad for this match 

AFG: Azmatullah Omarzai is fit for this match 

IND vs AFG Win Probability – 3rd ODI

IND vs AFG Key Player Battles to Watch 

IND vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If AFG Bat First

• First 10 overs Score: 35–50

• Predicted Total: 245-265

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If IND Bat First

• First 10 overs Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 320–350

• Match Result: IND to win

IND vs AFG Toss Prediction – 3rd ODI 

In 28 ODIs played at this venue, the team batting first has won 15 matches, while the team batting second has won 13 times. However, in the last five matches, the chasing team has won four.

Prediction: IND to win the toss and opt to bowl first 

IND vs AFG Probable Playing 

India (IND)

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar/Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Arshdeep Singh/Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Darwish Rasooli/Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Bilal Samii.

IND vs AFG 3rd ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Shubman Gill 

• Ishan Kishan 

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz 

Who Will Win IND vs AFG Today? — Expert Prediction 3rd ODI

According to our IND vs AFG who will win today, India are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI expert predictions. The likes of Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill and Arshdeep Singh will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs AFG, who will win today: India to win 

IND vs AFG Match Result  – 3rd ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - June 20, 2026)