The excitement continues in the IDFC FIRST Bank India vs Afghanistan ODI Series 2026 as the teams prepare for the final match of the series. Cricket fans across Europe can watch the IND vs AFG 3rd ODI Live on Cricbuzz TV through YuppTV and enjoy every moment of what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series.
India enters the third ODI with a commanding 2-0 lead after a dominant performance in the second match. After Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field, India suffered an early setback when Yashasvi Jaiswal departed cheaply. However, the experienced opening partnership steadied the innings before Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Rashid Khan after a fluent 48 runs from 39 balls.
The turning point of the match came through a sensational partnership between Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan. The duo completely took control of the game and punished the Afghanistan bowling attack all around the ground. Ishan Kishan played a brilliant knock of 125 runs from just 79 balls, while captain Shubman Gill produced a magnificent 154 runs from 110 balls. Their century partnership laid the foundation for a massive total. Although the middle and lower order failed to make significant contributions after their dismissals, India still posted an imposing 402 all out.
For Afghanistan, Nangeyalia Kharoti was the standout performer with 4 wickets, while star spinner Rashid Khan claimed 3 wickets and provided crucial breakthroughs.
Chasing a daunting target, Afghanistan never truly recovered after losing wickets at regular intervals. First ODI centurion Rahmanullah Gurbaz looked dangerous early but was dismissed for 41 runs off 33 balls. The only major resistance came from Rahmat Shah, who fought hard with a well-made 79 runs from 89 balls. However, the lack of support from the other batters proved costly as Afghanistan were bowled out for 232 runs.
India's bowling attack once again delivered collectively. Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar picked up three wickets each, while Prince Yadav claimed the crucial wicket of Rahmat Shah to effectively end Afghanistan's hopes of a comeback.
With Shubman Gill earning the Player of the Match award for his match-winning 154, India now stands one victory away from a series whitewash. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be determined to avoid a 3-0 defeat and finish the tour with a morale-boosting win.
Fans can watch the IND vs AFG 3rd ODI Live on Cricbuzz TV through YuppTV across Europe as India aims to complete the sweep and Afghanistan looks to salvage pride in the final ODI.
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