IND vs AFG Match Prediction — Who Will Win 3rd ODI? India vs Afghanistan
In this IND vs AFG match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out IND vs AFG who will win today in the 3rd ODI of the Afghanistan tour of India 2026.

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
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Match: India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI
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Date: 20th June, 2026
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Time: 1:30 PM IST
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Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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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.
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Win Batting First: 20%
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Win Bowling First: 80%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 257
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Average 2nd Innings: 229
IND vs AFG Weather Report – Chennai Conditions
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Temperature |
29°C |
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Rain Possibility |
50% |
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Average Score |
257 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
IND vs AFG Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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IND |
W, W, L, L, W |
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AFG |
L, L, W, W, W |
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
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Team |
Wins |
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India |
5 |
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Afghanistan |
0 |
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NR |
0 |
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
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Team |
Win Probability |
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India |
85% |
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Afghanistan |
15% |
IND vs AFG Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
Series Stats |
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Shubman Gill |
IND |
238 runs |
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Ishan Kishan |
IND |
159 runs |
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
AFG |
143 runs |
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Gurnoor Brar |
IND |
6 wickets |
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Arshdeep Singh |
IND |
5 wickets |
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Nangeyalia Kharote |
AFG |
4 wickets |
IND vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If AFG Bat First
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First 10 overs Score: 35–50
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Predicted Total: 245-265
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Match Result: IND to win
Scenario 2: If IND Bat First
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First 10 overs Score: 45–55
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Predicted Total: 320–350
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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
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Shubman Gill
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Ishan Kishan
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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)
Frequently Asked Questions
India are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI. Prediction: India to win
The toss-winning captain is likely to bowl first, as chasing teams have won four of the last five ODIs at this venue. Prediction: India to win the toss and bowl first
The pitch offers a balanced contest, with batting becoming easier as the match progresses. Average first-innings score: 257
Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Arshdeep Singh
India: 85%, Afghanistan: 15%. India holds a clear advantage heading into this match
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