AFG vs IND, 3rd T20I: Afghanistan’s Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan and India will meet in the third and final T20I of their ongoing series at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on September 16, 2026. This is the first bilateral T20I series between the two sides hosted by Afghanistan, though all three matches are being played in Delhi, India.

India will enter this match with a 2-0 lead after securing seven-wicket victories in both games. Afghanistan lost the second T20I on September 15, 2026, and now face a must-win situation to avoid a series whitewash. India have historically dominated this fixture, winning 10 of their 11 T20Is against Afghanistan, while one match ended without a result.

Here's Afghanistan’s Predicted Playing XI:

1. Top order

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is expected to open the batting and keep wickets for Afghanistan. The right-hander has been a key presence for the side across formats, though he has endured a difficult run with the bat in the ongoing series against India. Afghanistan will be hoping he can rediscover his touch in this series decider. Captain Ibrahim Zadran will be his opening partner.