India will take on Afghanistan in the third and final T20 International of the three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi this evening. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
India have already sealed the series after winning the opening two matches. The team will now look to finish the series on a strong note, while Afghanistan will be aiming to end the campaign with a win.
Abhishek, Samson lead India's batting
India's batting has produced strong performances in both matches so far. Abhishek Sharma set the tone in the opening game with an aggressive innings that helped India chase down Afghanistan's total comfortably.
In the second T20I, Sanju Samson provided the major highlight with a blistering 57 off 22 balls, helping India secure another convincing seven-wicket victory.
Bumrah and Arshdeep strengthen bowling attack
India's bowling attack has also impressed during the series. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have provided early breakthroughs, while the team has maintained control through the middle overs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy has also contributed with effective overs, adding further balance to India's bowling options.
Afghanistan have shown resistance in patches, including through individual contributions from their middle order, but have struggled to sustain pressure against India's batting and bowling units. India won the first T20I by seven wickets after restricting Afghanistan to 157.
Third T20I details
The third match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, with the series officially being hosted by Afghanistan despite all three matches taking place in Delhi.
With the series already decided, the final game will give both sides an opportunity to finish the three-match contest with a strong performance.