After commanding victories in the first two T20Is, Team India aim for a clean sweep as they face Afghanistan in the third T20I at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on January 17.
In the series opener on January 11, led by Rohit Sharma, India secured a convincing 6-wicket win. They followed it up with another dominant performance at Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 14, claiming a second 6-wicket victory and securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Opting to bowl in the second match, Axar Patel showcased his bowling prowess, claiming 2 for 17 in 4 overs. Arshdeep Singh emerged as India's top wicket-taker with 3 wickets, complemented by Ravi Bishnoi's two crucial dismissals.
Chasing Afghanistan's total of 172, Shivam Dube played a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten fifty (63* off 32 balls), while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed significantly with 68 off 34 balls. The team chased down the target with 26 balls to spare, with Virat Kohli also making a valuable contribution of 16-ball 29.
Bengaluru weather forecast for India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I
Wednesday, 17 January, 2024
The weather throughout the day is expected to be clear. No rain is forecast for Sunday, during or before the match. The average temperature is set to be around 27°C during the daytime. The same may drop to 22°C in the night.
Chances of rain interrupting India vs Afghanistan:
There are no chances of rain interrupting the game. The cloud cover is expected to be 10%, with a 0% probability of precipitation.
The chances of rainfall at different hours throughout the day are as follows:
5 PM: 0%
6 PM: 0%
7 PM: 0%
8 PM: 0%
9 PM: 0%
10 PM: 0%
Weather forecast in Bengaluru: What happens if India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I is stopped by rain?
If the game is interrupted by rain, we might get a game with reduced overs. However, heavy downpour will more or less result in the game being abandoned. In that case, no team will be awarded the win.
What time does India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I start?
The third T20I game between India and Afghanistan will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
How to watch India vs Afghanistan T20I series?
Sports 18 Network will be broadcasting all the games from the India and Afghanistan T20I series. The game can also be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema App
| Country | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
| India | Sports 18 Channels | Jio Cinema |
India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I: Latest betting odds, predictions
As per the Dafabet odds, the 3rd T20I would be a win for India. The hosts are considered favourites to taste the victory in Bengaluru.
| Teams | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| India | 1.15 |
| Afghanistan | 6.00 |