Afghanistan's Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi Chooses to Bat First Against India in Final ODI

In a thrilling conclusion to the ODI series, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has opted to bat first after winning the toss against India. With India leading the series 2-0, this match is pivotal for Afghanistan, who have made several changes to their lineup. Discover the team compositions and key players to watch in this exciting finale.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 20, 2026, 13:36 IST

Match Preview: India vs Afghanistan ODI Series Finale

Chennai: In the third and final ODI on Saturday, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and decided to bat first against India.

With India already leading the series 2-0, this match is crucial for Afghanistan.

The Afghan team made four adjustments to their lineup compared to the previous match, while India reinstated Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Team Lineups

India's squad includes: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, and Prince Yadav.

Afghanistan's team consists of: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, and Fareed Ahmad Malik.