India head into the third and final ODI against Afghanistan with a chance to complete a clean sweep at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The series has already tilted heavily in India’s favor after dominant wins in the first two matches.
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan set the tone in Lucknow with commanding centuries, helping India reach 402 before Afghanistan were bowled out for 232. That result followed India’s emphatic victory in the one-off Test in Mullanpur, where they won by an innings and 300 runs.
Where to watch the match
Viewers in India can watch the India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI on Star Sports. Live streaming will be available on Jio Hotstar.
Start time and venue
The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Predicted lineups
India may use the game to test squad depth, while Afghanistan will be looking for a more competitive finish to the tour at Chepauk. The predicted India XI includes Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Arshdeep Singh.
Afghanistan’s predicted XI features Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Nangeyalia Kharote, and Mujeeb ur Rahman.