Afghanistan and India will meet in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 17, 2026. India have already sealed the three-match series after winning the opening two games, but Afghanistan will be looking to end the tour on a positive note by securing a victory in the final match. The second T20I saw India register another convincing seven-wicket victory.
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AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Afghanistan Tour of India 2026, 3rd T20I
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Afghanistan posted 159/8 after being sent in to bat, with Ibrahim Zadran scoring 37 off 33 balls and Darwish Rasooli adding 26. Rashid Khan provided a late boost with a quick 28, but Afghanistan could not produce a strong finish. India’s bowling attack was led by Nitish Kumar Reddy, who returned figures of 3/24, while Arshdeep Singh picked up two wickets. India made light work of the target, reaching 163/3 in just 14.5 overs.
Sanju Samson produced the main batting highlight with an explosive 57 off 22 deliveries, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 39 from 19 balls. Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 38. Rashid Khan claimed three wickets for Afghanistan, but the Indian side was never really under any pressure during the chase. As per our AFG vs IND Dream11 prediction today match, India will most likely complete a clean sweep in this series.
Afghanistan vs India Match Details
| Series | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs India, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 17th September 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | AFG vs IND 3rd T20I Scorecard |
AFG vs IND Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats (Last T20I Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 37 Runs |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 3 Wickets |
| Sanju Samson | India | 57 Runs |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | India | 3 Wickets |
AFG vs IND Toss Prediction
The captain of the Men in Blue, Shreyas Iyer, has been quite fortunate with toss wins in his entire captaincy tenure so far and is likely to win the toss in the 3rd T20I as well.
Record of Chasing Teams at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The team chasing the total have won 16 out of the 22 matches hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which shows a clear trend that the team winning the toss will most likely look to field first.
Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
Good | 72.72% |
AFG vs IND Playing 11 (Probable)
| Afghanistan Playing XI | India Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Abhishek Sharma |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | Sanju Samson (wk) |
| Sediqullah Atal | Ishan Kishan |
| Gulbadin Naib | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Darwish Rasooli | Tilak Varma |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Mohammad Nabi | Shivam Dube |
| Rashid Khan | Axar Patel |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Mujeeb-ur-Rahman | Arshdeep Singh |
| Noor Ahmad | Ravi Bishnoi |
AFG vs IND Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Azmatullah Omarzai and Abhishek Sharma |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Arshdeep Singh and Rashid Khan |
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AFG vs IND Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
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| Captain | Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Ishan Kishan and Azmatullah Omarzai |
Top Picks for AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | Batter |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Bowler |
Budget Picks for AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | Allrounder |
| Nitish Reddy | India | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: I Kishan (vc), S Samson(c)
- Batters: A Sharma, I Zadran
- All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omarzai, N Reddy
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, Rashid Khan, A Singh, N Ahmad
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: I Kishan, R Gurbaz, S Samson
- Batters: A Sharma (c), S Iyer, D Rasooli
- All-rounders: M Nabi, A Patel, A Omarzai (vc)
- Bowlers: R Khan, A Singh
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the AFG vs IND match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) Players to Avoid
As per the AFG vs IND Dream11 team prediction, Sediqullah Atal and Fazalhaq Farooqi can be avoided in your team, as both players have failed to contribute in the last two matches of the series.
Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Sediqullah Atal | 8.0 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 8.5 |
AFG vs IND Weather & Pitch Report at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- The third T20I between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 17. The weather is expected to remain warm, with temperatures around 28°C. There is also a chance of an isolated thunderstorm during the afternoon, although conditions are expected to be more settled around the evening match hours.
- The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to provide a balanced surface. The relatively short boundaries can help batters score quickly. Batting could become easier under the lights if dew sets in, making the toss an important factor.
| Temperature | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 Runs |
AFG vs IND H2H Records
The Men in Blue have dominated the head-to-head record against Afghanistan in the T20I format with 10 wins in 11 matches, while one match ended without a result.
Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 0 |
| India (IND) | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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India is likely to win the 3rd T20I of the series against Afghanistan in Delhi.
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