India vs Afghanistan Pitch Report: In the final match of this tour, India (IND) will face Afghanistan (AFG) in the third ODI of the series on Saturday, June 20, at Chennai's famous M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Let us take a look at the pitch report for today's IND vs AFG match.
India vs Afghanistan Match Details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 |
| Match | India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI |
| Date | Saturday, 20 June 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk |
IND vs AFG Match Previews
India has delivered a magnificent performance throughout the series, dominating Afghanistan in every aspect. In the rain-affected first ODI, India comfortably chased down the target, and subsequently, with an excellent batting display in Lucknow, they secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Captain Shubman Gill has led the team admirably, while experienced players like Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer have bolstered India's batting lineup. The bowling unit has also performed consistently well, with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana claiming crucial wickets.
Although Afghanistan has shown glimpses of its potential, the team has struggled to put up a cohesive performance. While Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century and Nangeyalia Kharote's four-wicket haul in the first ODI were memorable, the team failed to receive the necessary support from other players.
IND vs AFG M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
AFG vs IND Match Pitch Report: For the third ODI between India and Afghanistan taking place today at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Pitch No. 4—a red-soil pitch—has been prepared.
Chepauk's red-soil pitches generally behave differently from the venue's traditional slow, black-soil, and spin-friendly tracks.
Unlike Chepauk's traditional pitches, which tend to grip the ball early on, this red-soil pitch offers truer and faster bounce. It will be relatively easier for batters to play their shots during the initial powerplay as the ball will come onto the bat nicely; batters who rely on timing can capitalize on this phase.
Although red soil offers more consistent bounce compared to black soil, both teams possess excellent spinners—such as Rashid Khan for Afghanistan and Washington Sundar or Kuldeep for India—who will aim to break partnerships during this high-pressure phase.
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Records and Stats In ODI
| Total matches: | 39 | |
| Batting first won: | 18 | |
| Bowling first won: | 20 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 230 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 210 | |
| Highest Total: | 337/7 | |
| Lowest Total: | 69/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 291/2 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 171/10 |
IND vs AFG Match Playing 11
India (IND) Playing 11: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Harshit Rana, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Afghanistan (AFG) Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediq Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmat Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Ziaur Rahman, Mohammad Saleem
