The three-match T20I series against Afghanistan is India’s last chance to experiment with the playing XI ahead of the T20 World Cup. The focus was on the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma, who all have done a good job in the first two matches of the series. The third match in Bengaluru on January 17 will give them another chance to prove themselves in order to seal their ticket for the mega tournament.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma has failed to open his account in both the T20I matches so far. The Indian skipper will hope to end the series on a higher note and so will Virat Kohli, who got a good start in the last match but failed to convert it. When it comes to Afghanistan, consistency has been a big problem. They are missing the experience of Rashid Khan in the bowling department while Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi are the only ones to have impressed with the bat so far.
IND vs AFG Match Details:
| Particulars | Details |
| Match | India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 PM |
| Live Broadcast | Sports18 |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered a batter’s paradise; with the boundaries being shorter and the flat pitches, a high-scoring encounter could be quite a possibility on the cards. Opting to bowl first will be ideal and anything above 200 will be a good total on the board.
IND vs AFG Probable Playing XIs
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Probable Top Performers from IND vs AFG
Probable Best Batter: Shivam Dube
Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube is in remarkable form at the form. He hit back-to-back half-centuries against Afghanistan and changed the complexion of the game in both games so far. He is playing an aggressive brand of cricket, which has troubled the visitors so far.
Probable Best Bowler: Axar Patel
Axar Patel was adjudged Player of the Match in the second T20I. He has been brilliant with the line and the length and has been India’s best weapon with the ball so far.
Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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