The 3rd ODI between India vs Afghanistan is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai.
India has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, making this final match an opportunity for a clean sweep under captain Shubman Gill.
Series Summary & Previous Results
India has completely dominated the Afghanistan tour of India 2026 across both the red and white-ball formats:
- One-off Test (New Chandigarh): India won by an innings and 300 runs.
- 1st ODI (Dharamsala): The hosts then took the 1st ODI by 7 wickets in a rain-curtailed 25-over match.
- 2nd ODI (Lucknow): A massive total of 402 runs followed in Lucknow of 402 runs, inspired by centuries from Shubman Gill (154) and Ishan Kishan (125), before bowling Afghanistan out for 232 to win by 170 runs.
Team Squads
The official Playing XIs for the 3rd ODI will be confirmed at the toss, exactly 30 minutes before the match begins on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM IST.
Because India has already clinched the series 2-0, team management is highly expected to rotate the lineup to test bench strength at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
India (Predicted Playing XI)
The main talking point for India is the late addition of fast bowler Harshit Rana, who has fully recovered from a knee injury and is in strong contention to make the XI. Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey may also replace Washington Sundar to reward his solid performances.
Afghanistan (Predicted Playing XI)
The Afghanistan will look to salvage pride by fielding their strongest available unit, heavily leaning on their experienced spin attack.
Winning prediction
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Winning Percentage
Format: ODI
India Winning Chances: 85%
Afghanistan Winning Chances: 15%
Prediction Analysis:
India are strong favourites to win the third ODI, with analysts and cricket prediction platforms assigning the hosts an 85% probability of victory compared to 15% for Afghanistan.
The Men in Blue have dominated the series and will be aiming to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. Their superior batting depth, balanced bowling attack, and home conditions make India the clear favourites heading into the final match of the series.
Overall ODI Head-to-Head Record
India holds a flawless head-to-head record against Afghanistan in ODI cricket, remaining completely undefeated across all their encounters.. Out of the 6 matches played between the two nations, India has emerged victorious in 5 games, with 1 match famously ending in a dramatic tie. Afghanistan is still searching for its maiden ODI victory against the Men in Blue.
Weather Summary
The weather in Chennai for the 3rd ODI on Saturday, June 20, 2026, is expected to be hot, humid, and predominantly cloudy, with a very minimal 20% chance of rain during play. Despite some recent sudden evening downpours in the city, the daytime forecast indicates that rain is unlikely to cause any significant disruptions or delays to the match.