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India vs Afghanistan, IND vs AFG 2026, Today Match Prediction
IND vs AFG Win Probability
Toss Winner - Afghanistan won the toss and choose to bat first
India beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets
Afghanistan have never beaten India in any format of international cricket. Across 14 meetings, India have won 13 with one tied ODI. Can the visitors avoid a whitewash?
- Shubman Gill has been in exceptional form, amassing 238 runs at an extraordinary average of 238, striking at 135.22.
- The traditional surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium offers an exacting, spin-friendly surface with a first-innings average score of 237 runs.
- The highest successful chase at this venue is 291/2 by West Indies against India in 2019.
India are favorites to win the third and final ODI.
| Tournament: | Afghanistan tour of India 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 33.0°C|Mist |
IND vs AFG Live Prediction
IND vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis
The series has been a one‑sided affair. India won the opener in Dharamsala by seven wickets in a rain‑curtailed 25‑over contest. The second ODI in Lucknow was a run‑fest, which India won by 170 runs, thus taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.
The action now shifts to Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. The surface at Chepauk traditionally offers true bounce and carry, assisting fast bowlers early, but it tends to slow down and take spin as the match progresses. With the series already decided, India may experiment with their lineup. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be playing for pride and the chance to avoid a whitewash.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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195/3 in 22.5 8.54
IND vs AFG 2026
India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets (D/L) method194/10 in 24.5 7.81
AFG
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195/3 in 22.5 8.54
IND vs AFG 2026
India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets (D/L) method194/10 in 24.5 7.81
190/10 in 44.5 4.24
AFG vs BAN 2025
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 81 runs109/10 in 28.3 3.82
226/5 in 47.1 4.79
AFG vs BAN 2025
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets221/10 in 48.5 4.53
HEAD TO HEAD
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195/3 in 22.5
IND vs AFG 2026
India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets (D/L) method194/10 in 24.5
TEAMS PREVIEW
India Preview
India head into this final assignment full of confidence after cruising to an emphatic victory in the second ODI, where they secured a massive 170-run win after posting a mammoth 402 on the board. With the series already secured 2-0, the hosts will be eager to complete a whitewash given their form.
Captain Shubman Gill has been the driving force behind India's dominance. He has now scored back‑to‑back ODI centuries, following his 84* in the opener with a magnificent 154 in Lucknow. His partnership with Ishan Kishan has been the cornerstone of India's batting, the pair adding 224 runs off just 141 balls. Ishan Kishan's 125 off 79 balls was his second ODI century and a statement of intent.
Rohit Sharma (48) got starts in both matches but has been unable to convert them. KL Rahul (39*) finished the chase in Dharamsala with a brisk cameo. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who replaced Virat Kohli for the series, fell cheaply in Lucknow but remains a player of immense promise.
The bowling attack has been led by Gurnoor Brar, who has taken six wickets in two matches at an average of 14.50. Arshdeep Singh has claimed five wickets at an economy of 5.14, while Washington Sundar (1/24) and Kuldeep Yadav have provided control through the middle overs.
Key Players: Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh
IND Over/Under Betting Tips
Ishan Kishan Total Runs Over 33.5 @ 1.85
Ishan Kishan was unstoppable in the last match, where he took the attack to the Afghanistan bowlers, smashing 125 runs off 79 balls with 14 fours and 7 sixes. He sits second on the list of top run-scorers in the series with 159 runs. Kishan is in fantastic form and will look to carry that momentum into today's match; we back him to score 40+ runs.
Shubman Gill Total Runs Over 40.5 @ 1.85
The Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, is in sublime form at the moment. He scored 154 runs in the last match after dominating the first ODI with a classy half-century (84 runs off 66 balls). Gill is currently the leading run-scorer in the series, with 238 runs in just two matches. Given his spectacular run of form, we back him to score over 40 runs in today's match against Afghanistan and end the series on a high.
India Predicted Playing XI:
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
India Key Players From Previous Game Of Afghanistan tour of India 2026
India Actual Playing XI:
Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Prasidh Krishna, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan have been outplayed in both matches, losing the first game by seven wickets, followed by a 170-run thrashing. The visitors' primary challenge has been building sustained partnerships in the middle overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been the lone bright spot, his 51-ball 102 in the opener the fastest ODI century by an Afghanistan batter. He followed it up with a brisk 32 in Lucknow, but his dismissals triggered collapses on both occasions. The middle order has failed to fire; Rahmat Shah has made 82 runs in two innings, but his strike rate of 84 has been too slow. Ibrahim Zadran has managed just 22 runs, while captain Shahidi has contributed 31.
The bowling unit has found the going tough against India's relentless batting, but they possess the specialist spin arsenal to exploit Chennai's friendly conditions. Mystery spinner Nangeyalia Kharote has been their primary threat, picking up a stellar four-wicket haul (4/76) in his lone outing. Global superstar Rashid Khan has managed 4 wickets across the two games with a respectable tournament economy of 6.53, while young AM Ghazanfar has bowled long, disciplined spells. If seamers Mohammad Saleem and Ziaur Rahman can extract early movement, Afghanistan's spin core can definitely put India's middle order under severe pressure.
Key Players: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran
AFG Over/Under Betting Tips
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
Gurbaz is the only batter who has troubled India at the top of the order for Afghanistan. He is currently batting at a strike rate of 170.24 and has scored 143 runs in the series. After smashing a century in the first match, Gurbaz scored a quick-fire 41 in the second ODI. He will be aiming to make another huge impact today to end the series on a high, and we back him to do exactly that by scoring over 25 runs.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Darwish Rasooli, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Bilal Samii
Afghanistan Key Players From Previous Game Of Afghanistan tour of India 2026
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Allah Ghazanfar, Zia ur Rehman Sharifi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Chennai on match day is for clear skies with a temperature of 34-36°C, humidity at 65-75 per cent and a light south‑easterly breeze. There is no chance of rain, and a full 50‑over contest is expected. The coastal conditions may assist swing bowlers early in the innings.
IND vs AFG Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has traditionally been one of India's more balanced ODI venues, but recent matches suggest batting has become easier than its long-term numbers indicate. Across the last six ODIs played here, the average first-innings score stands at 258.8, with teams posting 270, 282, 288, 245, 199, and 269. Four of those six games saw the side batting second successfully chase the target, including South Africa's dramatic pursuit of 271 and Afghanistan's comfortable chase of 283 during the 2023 World Cup.
Despite those successful chases, Chepauk still offers assistance to slower bowlers as the game progresses. The surface tends to grip more than most Indian venues, making strike rotation important during the middle overs. Historically, teams batting first have won 51.7% of ODIs here, but recent results suggest captains may prefer chasing if conditions favour dew later in the evening.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
India to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back India to win the coin toss in today's match against Afghanistan.
Toss: To Bat
The match is scheduled for a 1:30 PM IST start at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. In 28 ODIs played at this venue, the team winning the toss has chosen to bat first 17 times, a 60.7 per cent preference for setting a target. The team batting first has won 15 of those contests. The pitch offers true bounce early, but it tends to slow down as the innings advances. The captain who wins the toss is likely to bat first.
IND vs AFG
Winning Prediction
India hold the upper hand across all areas heading into this contest. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan are batting with plenty of confidence, while the depth in the lineup gives them enough firepower to post scores that could stretch Afghanistan beyond their limits. Their bowling unit has also been in good touch, with Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh picking up wickets consistently and keeping pressure on opposition batters.
Afghanistan's campaign has depended heavily on Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Outside of him, the batting unit has struggled to make meaningful contributions, while the bowlers have found it difficult to keep strong batting sides in check. If Brar and Arshdeep can get rid of Gurbaz in the opening stages, Afghanistan's middle order could find itself under serious pressure. Another closely fought contest is expected, but India's overall quality and consistency should help them complete a 3-0 clean sweep of the series.
India are favorites to win the third and final ODI.
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