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India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

2 min readUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 10:24 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Today Match Playing 11, Full Squad: Rohit Sharma is likely to return to the top of the order in the dead rubber 3rd ODI against Afghanistan on Saturday. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and Rohit, who missed out on the last match, will likely look to finish on a high. It also helped his cause that his replacement Yashasvi Jaiswal could score only 4 in the match. Also, with Harshit Rana back in the setup, the pacer is expected to get a look in vs Afghanistan in this ODI while India might opt to rest KL Rahul and give Ishan Kishan a run with the wicketkeeper’s gloves. Also, allrounder Nitish Reddy is fit and available and will get a match, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had revealed on Friday. For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai had missed the second ODI and if they have recovered, will likely slot in seamlessly in the XI. If …

When and Where to Watch IND vs AFG Match Live on TV and Online

When and Where to Watch IND vs AFG Match Live on TV and Online

2 min readJun 20, 2026 07:00 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Shubman Gill’s India will take on Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan in the third of the three-match ODI series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. With the win on Wednesday in Lucknow, the hosts have already won the series. Although it is a dead rubber, it is a good opportunity to test a few squad players. Indian bowling and batting have looked in top form. The pacers have managed to find their rhythm, and the spinners have gotten their spin. On the batting front, Shubman Gill’s form has been imperious, marked by a century in the previous game. Ishan Kishan has also made a strong case for himself in the line-up. Afghanistan, apart from Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s century, has found players who can stand up and produce impactful performances. Live-streaming details When is the India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI? India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI is set to be played on Saturday (June 20) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. What time …

How 3 wicketless IPL games triggered Kuldeep Yadav’s mid-season reset

How 3 wicketless IPL games triggered Kuldeep Yadav’s mid-season reset

5 min readChennaiJun 19, 2026 07:13 PM IST In the middle of the IPL, as Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless for three successive matches, the wrist-spinner did something he hadn’t done before: Take a break mid-way through the campaign and head to Kanpur to work with his personal coach Kapil Pandey. The reasons why he couldn’t wait till the IPL was over were evident to Pandey even before Kuldeep landed at his doorstep. “Before the IPL, in the T20 World Cup, he played just one game. When you spend so much time on the bench, you tend to lose your rhythm. That’s what was happening with Kuldeep,” Pandey tells The Indian Express. The rhythm that Pandey refers to isn’t just pointed to the wristspinner’s line and length. It transcended into his bowling action as well. “From being side-on, he was more open-chested. The stability that a spinner needed was lacking. If you are not side on, then you are compromising on your basics. And without basics, you are not really who you are,” the coach adds. …

Harshit Rana gets surprise India call-up for final Afghanistan ODI despite Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar’s strong showing

Harshit Rana gets surprise India call-up for final Afghanistan ODI despite Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar’s strong showing

Harshit Rana has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan as a last-minute inclusion. The pacer was ruled out of the T20 World Cup after suffering a knee injury, but has now made a full recovery. With India set to embark on their upcoming Ireland and England tours, the BCCI has decided to give Rana valuable match practice ahead of the assignments. The ODI against Afghanistan will provide the young fast bowler an opportunity to regain rhythm and prove his fitness before joining the squad for the overseas tours. Harshit Rana has been picked in the squad for third ODI against Afghanistan. (PTI) “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan. Mr Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai,” the BCCI stated in a release. Harshit also missed the entire IPL 2026 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders …

IND vs AFG: Harshit Rana returns to ODI squad for Chennai match | Cricket News

IND vs AFG: Harshit Rana returns to ODI squad for Chennai match | Cricket News

2 min readJun 19, 2026 09:17 AM IST India seam all-rounder Harshit Rana has been added to the ODI squad ahead of their last match against Afghanistan, slated to be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. The 24-year-old Rana is marking his comeback to competitive cricket after having last featured in India’s warm-up fixture against South Africa during the home T20 World Cup in Mumbai in February. Suffering from an injured left knee, Rana was subsequently ruled out of the competition, with Mohammed Siraj taking his place in the victorious contingent that lifted their third World Cup title. Rana also missed out on the entirety of the IPL 2026 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders before being deemed fit to return to national duties. ALSO READ | Ishan Kishan’s return puts Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal under pressure, not KL Rahul “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan. “Mr Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation …

How Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan put Afghanistan into submission | Cricket News

How Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan put Afghanistan into submission | Cricket News

This was a match that India used to tick various boxes put in front of them, without having a lot of stress to deal with. Shubman Gill was imperious in his first ODI century as India captain, and made it 154 for good measure. After anchoring a chase in Dharamshala, taking control of matters batting first would be another aspect the home team would be pleased about, apart from the 170-run win, that sealed the three-match series against Afghanistan with a game to spare. Ishan Kishan showed he can provide the impetus needed in the middle order. His 125 off 79 balls, after reaching fifty at less than a run a ball, proved he has gears to his batting and can adapt to situations. Gill’s exertions in excessive heat – the conditions necessitated three drinks breaks in the first innings – meant the skipper didn’t come out on the field to defend a total of 402 due to cramps. It allowed India’s new T20 captain Shreyas Iyer to take charge in largely trouble-free circumstances as …

India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

2 min readJun 17, 2026 08:59 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Today Match Playing 11, Full Squad: Shubman Gill’s India will lock horns with Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan in the 2nd of the three-match ODI series on Wednesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The hosts have already won the opening encounter, which was a run-curtailed affair. Although India managed to win the game, their bowling conceded too many runs after taking early wickets. This is one area they might consider making changes. This is one area they might consider making changes. In Batting, Gill has continued his form from the Indian Premier League. Veteran batter Rohit Sharma will also look to regain form; however, the blow he took to the wrist might be a cause for injury concern. For Afghanistan, on the other hand, it was a case of missed opportunities with the bat, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz blitzed a superb century, other batters did not support his cause. With the ball, though, they looked quite flat against the power-packed Indian lineup. Lucknow …

When And Where To Watch IND vs AFG Match Live Telecast and Stream Online?

When And Where To Watch IND vs AFG Match Live Telecast and Stream Online?

2 min readJun 17, 2026 07:15 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming: With the first ODI saw a curtailed match of 25-over a side due to bad weather in Dharamsala, India and Afghanistan will be hoping to play a full match when the second ODI rolls in from the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The first match saw India comfortably chase down 194 runs made by the visitors with captain Shubman Gill top scoring with 84 runs while debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar taking 3 wickets apiece. India will keep an eye on Rohit Sharma who copped a blow on his writs during the first match but was okay to continue, scoring 16 off 16 deliveries before falling. In case he can’t play, India have Yashasvi Jaiswal to fill in for him. When will the 2nd ODI between India vs Afghanistan be played? The 2nd ODI between India vs Afghanistan will be played on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Where will the 2nd ODI between India vs Afghanistan be played? The 2nd ODI …

Why Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey fit India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans | Cricket News

Why Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey fit India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans | Cricket News

It may be a coincidence, but India’s recent selections under Shubman Gill are beginning to reflect familiar trust lines. In New Chandigarh last week, debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar floored Afghanistan during the one-off Test. Suthar’s range, well known to Gill from their IPL stint together, justified the call with seven wickets in the match, headlined by a six-for on debut. On Saturday at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, two more debutants followed in the first ODI, Gill’s seventh match in charge. Left-arm tweaker Harsh Dubey had set the domestic charts on fire with the red ball and had already shown promise in the IPL circuit. There were murmurs of selection bias when Gill unveiled the other debutant at the toss, his Punjab and Gujarat Titans teammate, Gurnoor Brar. It was not a straightforward choice on overwhelming merit. Brar had not necessarily knocked the proverbial selection door down in the public eye. His domestic bowling statistics aren’t outstanding, reflecting those of a fairly average domestic pacer. 52 First-Class wickets at 27.30 and 22 wickets across …

India (IND) vs Afghanistan (AFG) 1st ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

India (IND) vs Afghanistan (AFG) 1st ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

2 min readJun 13, 2026 08:00 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Today Match Playing 11, Full Squad: India lost a couple of ODI series against New Zealand and Australia. They will want to get back to winning and build momentum heading into the ODI World Cup next year. Start experimenting a bit with the combinations and see what part of the team is working well and what part needs improvement. With veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, every series from here on is a test of their form and endurance. While Kohli will miss this one, Rohit will play. With Yashasvi Jaiswal waiting on the bench after performing well in his limited chances, the onus is on the former Indian captain Rohit to consistently score runs at the top. Bowling, on the other hand, lacks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, who will be expected to return to the setup. But one spot is at stake, which either Arshdeep Singh or Prasidh Krishna can try to snatch if they deliver good spells in the …