Published on: Sep 16, 2026 7:28 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 16, 2026 2:27 pm IST
Team India has taken an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the ongoing 3-match T20I series against a hapless Afghanistan side. The visitors won both games of the series by 7 wickets to go 2-0 up in the series, with a game to play. The two teams will now square off in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to wind up the series. Team India have been ruthless in their approach and have won games in the powerplay itself while chasing. They will look to carry on with their approach and make it 3-0 at the end of the third game on Thursday. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd T20I, AFG vs IND at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Afghanistan have looked clueless so far in both games of this series. They have failed to post a daunting total on the board batting first, and the Indians haven’t taken much time to get to the target. The Indians might rotate some key players in this game as part of workload management, but Afghanistan still have to be at their very best to trample Team India. The Indian team looks quite strong and should have the win probability meter favoring them in this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd T20I, AFG vs IND at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
AFG: 3% win chance IND: 97% win chance
Ishan has been due for a fifty in the series. So far in the two innings he has got scores of 42 and 38 in the two innings and should eye a fifty in this game.
The Afghanistan all-rounder scored an unbeaten 64 in the opening game. He plays a vital role with both bat and ball, making him a crucial bet in this game.
41 in the first game and 12 in the second, this is what the Afghan veteran has scored so far in the series. He bailed out Afghanistan from early hiccups in the last game and will be a vital cog in this game lower down the order.
Abhishek 'ustoppable' Sharma has been India's batting mainstay in t20Is for quite some time now. The leading run-getter in the series, Abhishek will be the top bet in this game.
Check out our prediction for the AFG vs IND 3rd T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
With the series already under their grasp, the reigning T20 World Champions Team India will be looking to rotate some of their key players, keeping in mind the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. With the Asian Games less than 10 days away, Team India management might give game time to the players who haven’t featured so far in this series.
The likes of Washington Sundar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Yash Thakur are the three players who haven’t got a game yet. Sooryavanshi has all the right noise behind him, especially after the way he played in Zimbabwe, where he earned the Man of the Series Award. Either of the two openers, Abhishek Sharma or Sanju Samson, could be rested if the management decides to slot in Sooryavanshi.
Washington Sundar and Yash Thakur, if they get to play, could feature for the seniors Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, respectively. The management would not want their seniors Axar and Jasprit to get injured ahead of the all-important 2026 Asian Games. India might try some players but will have a 3-0 whitewash as their ultimate goal.
Over the years, Afghanistan has made a reputation for batting first in T20Is, scoring 150-160 on the board and defending the same, courtesy of their plethora of spinners. However, with the evolution of T20s, where run scoring has been massive in the recent past, the Afghanistan batters have failed to adapt to the change, which is quite evident in this series as well.
Afghanistan’s batting woes have been glaring in their ongoing three‑match series against India, where they already trail 0–2. The biggest concern has been their lackluster strike rate, which has prevented them from building momentum or applying pressure on India’s bowlers. Their inability to rotate strike and accelerate at crucial junctures has left them struggling to post competitive totals.
Opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, usually their aggressor, has endured a nightmare run with two ducks in two innings, leaving Afghanistan without a solid start. His role now demands responsibility and composure to anchor the innings. Skipper Ibrahim Zadran, alongside Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, and veteran Mohammad Nabi, must also raise their tempo. These batters have shown glimpses of promise but have failed to convert starts into impactful knocks.
If Afghanistan wish to finish the series on a high, they must address this strike‑rate issue urgently. A more proactive approach, rotating strike, finding gaps, and capitalizing on loose deliveries, is essential. Without it, their batting will continue to falter against India’s disciplined attack, leaving them with little chance to salvage pride in the final game. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 11 IND won: 11 AFG won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA: w W W W W RECENT form AFGHANISTAN: L W W L L
A win in the last game was Team India’s 11th win in the format over Afghanistan.
How will the two teams, i.e., Afghanistan vs India, fare in the 3rd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel/Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur/Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran (C), Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqui/Naveen-ul-Haq
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd T20I match between Afghanistan and India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi:
Arun Jaitley Stadium has historically been a chasing venue, as no total is safe here. With dew expected later in the evening, captains winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first. The slow, low surface suits spinners, but chasing under lights has historically been easier here. A target around 160–170 looks competitive, making fielding first the preferred choice.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd T20I match of Afghanistan vs India in India 2026 will take place live on the FANCODE App. TV streaming for this series will be available live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
The visitors have had a brilliant time in the series, winning both games so far. They must be eyeing yet another clean sweep against this opposition, as they did two years back. For Afghanistan, evading a clean sweep will be the biggest challenge, but can they withstand India’s juggernaut? That remains a question to be answered. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, India, are expected to win the AFG vs IND 3rd T20I match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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