In the upcoming 3rd T20I match between India and Afghanistan, India aims to secure a clean sweep after already clinching the series with wins in Mohali and Indore. Despite being a dead rubber, key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to feature, seeking valuable batting exposure ahead of the T20 World Cup.
In his brief innings of 16 balls, Kohli showcased a new approach, hitting five boundaries and indicating a potential shift in his playing style for the World Cup. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma, facing contrasting fortunes with back-to-back ducks, will be eager to make a strong comeback.
While Afghanistan has shown promise with notable wins over South Africa and Pakistan in the World Cup, overcoming a formidable team like India remains a significant challenge. The match serves as a final T20 dress rehearsal before the IPL 2024.
Where to Watch India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20:
For those looking to catch the action live, the match will be available for streaming on Jio Cinema. The playing XIs for both teams are as follows:
Playing XI India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20:
India Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Tilak Varma
- Rinku Singh
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
- Axar Patel
- Arshdeep Singh
- Avesh Khan
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Jitesh Sharma
- Washington Sundar
- Shivam Dube
- Ravi Bishnoi
Afghanistan Squad:
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper)
- Ibrahim Zadran (Captain)
- Najibullah Zadran
- Mohammad Nabi
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Sharafuddin Ashraf
- Qais Ahmad
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Noor Ahmad
- Mohammad Saleem Safi
- Karim Janat
- Ikram Alikhil
- Fareed Ahmad Malik
- Rahmat Shah
- Gulbadin Naib
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