In outstanding form on home soil, the Indian cricket team is poised to take on Afghanistan in the third and final match of the three-game T20 series. Having secured commanding seven-wicket victories in the opening two fixtures, the host nation holds an unassailable 2-0 lead. Playing under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the side successfully tracked down targets in both encounters and now approaches the final encounter looking to complete a full series sweep.
Match Schedule and Streaming Details in New Delhi
The third encounter between India and Afghanistan takes place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The official coin toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM, followed by the delivery of the first ball at 7:30 PM. For digital viewers following the contest on mobile devices, live streaming coverage is accessible via the FanCode platform.
Sunil Gavaskar Evaluates Nitish Kumar Reddy’s All-Round Potential
Former cricketing luminary Sunil Gavaskar shared warm praise for Nitish Kumar Reddy, describing him as a remarkably talented and promising all-rounder. Gavaskar observed that during his initial breakthrough in the IPL and prior to the tour of Australia, Reddy was primarily recognized as a specialist batter equipped with excellent batting technique. Nevertheless, when he bowled a handful of overs toward the close of that maiden season, it became evident that he possessed the inherent skill required to develop into a genuine all-rounder.
Afghanistan Team Setup for the Final Fixture
Afghanistan enters the final game striving to finish the series on a positive note. Their squad lineup features wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, captain Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, and veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. The bowling ranks are spearheaded by Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi, with the remaining bowling slot contested among Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, or Abdullah Ahmadzai.
