India already hold an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after convincing wins in Dharamshala and Lucknow. With the series already secured, the team management has used the third and final ODI match to test its bench strength and give opportunities to players waiting on the sidelines.
"We will be making a few changes from the first two games. Part of the brief coming into the series was that we wanted to try a few different combinations and give everyone a fair share of games. Someone like Arshdeep has bowled very well in the first two games; he can probably take a rest tomorrow, and the same goes for one of the batters. We'll swap them out and go back to playing a slightly different side."
KL Rahul to be rested today t.co/F25rBJ04p7
— Pratyush Raj (@pratyush93_raj) June 20, 2026How KL Rahul Performed in the First Two ODIs Against Afghanistan
However, in the second ODI in Lucknow, the wicketkeeper-batter had a disappointing outing. Despite India posting a massive total of 402 runs, Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck. Afghanistan left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharote removed him off the first ball he faced.
India Likely to Make Several Changes for Third ODI Against Afghanistan
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy would return to the playing XI. The young all-rounder is expected to return to the side after the missing second ODI due to injury.
In the bowling department, Harshit Rana is expected to replace Arshdeep Singh, who could be rested. Meanwhile, Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar are likely to keep their spots after impressive performances in Lucknow.
Team India's probable playing XI for 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (c), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav/Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav.
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