India vs Afghanistan Playing 11: IND vs AFG 3rd ODI Team News, Predicted Lineups

With India already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, the action now shifts to the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for the final showdown. The Men in Blue have been utterly dominant, crushing Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI in Lucknow, thanks to a masterclass century from captain Shubman Gill and a disciplined bowling performance.

As both teams prepare for this dead-rubber clash, the focus inevitably turns to team combinations. Will India test their bench strength ahead of the 2027 World Cup build-up, or will they field their strongest side to secure a ruthless 3-0 sweep? On the other side, Afghanistan is desperate to salvage some pride and find a winning formula against a formidable Indian attack.

IND vs AFG Team News

India Team News

After the BCCI medical team cleared Rohit Sharma, he is expected to feature at the top of the order, providing stability alongside the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal.

The middle order looks incredibly potent, with captain Shubman Gill anchoring the innings following his massive 154-run knock in the previous game. The team management might look to give Harshit Rana a run in the bowling department alongside impressive newcomers like Gurnoor Brar.

Afghanistan Team News

Afghanistan has struggled to contain India's aggressive top order in the first two matches. For the Chennai encounter, they are expected to field a spin-heavy and experienced lineup to exploit the traditionally slower, turning track at Chepauk.

The return of veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi to the predicted setup provides much-needed stability in the middle order, while the spin duo of Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar will be crucial in restricting India's run rate during the middle overs.

India vs Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharif, Mohammad Saleem Safi