Afghanistan vs India Today's Match Prediction, 3rd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Afghanistan vs India (Source: BCCI)
Published - 16 Sep 2026, 02:11 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Team India have secured an unassailable lead in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Afghanistan and will aim to complete a clean sweep in the final fixture on September 17.
Afghanistan are still searching for their maiden victory over the Men in Blue across formats, and their current trajectory suggests it may not arrive soon. Their batting issues remain significant. A high dot ball percentage and a shortage of power hitting have emerged as the most pressing concerns, preventing them from matching India’s ball striking.
India, on the other hand, will be tempted to include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the playing XI as they have already pocketed the series, allowing the 15-year-old the freedom to go hell for leather.
AFG vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Thursday, September 17 | Afghanistan vs India | 3rd T20I | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 7:30 PM |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 16 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 05 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 11 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 150 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 221/9 (20) by India vs Bangladesh, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 116/10 (18.2) by Namibia vs India, 2026 |
| Highest Score Chased | 212 [212/3 in 19.1 overs] by South Africa vs India, 2022 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 142 by England vs Afghanistan, 2016 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
AFG vs IND Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Afghanistan | 00 |
| India | 10 |
| No Result | 01 |
Afghanistan vs India Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan (AFG):
Ibrahim Zadran(c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
India (IND):
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
Players to watch out for in AFG vs IND
Ishan Kishan (IND):
Ishan Kishan has looked a class apart and is brimming with confidence. The southpaw has played fearless cricket, something India consistently needs from their No. 3. Ishan loves to take the attack to the opposition and looks poised for a big one on Thursday.
Ibrahim Zadran (AFG):
Ibrahim Zadran was looking really good in the second T20I before he fell to Nitish Kumar Reddy on 37, trying to up the ante. He is the most technically correct batter in the Afghanistan line-up and can utilise the powerplay to the fullest.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.