New Delhi: India will face Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, September 17, with the hosts having already sealed the three-match series after winning the first two games. With the series result decided, the final match could provide India with an opportunity to give game time to players who have been waiting on the sidelines.
One of the biggest talking points ahead of the match is whether young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his T20I debut. India captain Shreyas Iyer had indicated after the second match that the team would look to give opportunities to players who have not featured yet.
“Definitely, we want all of them to get used to the wicket and get some practice, so it will be a good opportunity to give a chance to the guys sitting out,” Iyer said after the second T20I.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board is hosting the series, with all three matches being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
When will the India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I be played?
The third T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ISTwith the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
Where will India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I be played?
The match will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The venue is hosting all three matches of the series, which runs from September 13 to September 17.
Where can you watch India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I on TV?
The third T20I will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network. The series is being carried on Sony Sports Ten channels.
Fans looking for a free television option should check DD Sports availability in their local television package, as broadcaster information may vary by service provider.
Where to live stream India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I?
The India vs Afghanistan third T20I will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website in India. FanCode’s official match page lists the September 17 fixture with a 7:30 PM start time and confirms live coverage.
The series is not part of the usual JioHotstar coverage for India’s home matches because the Afghanistan Cricket Board is the host and controls the commercial rights for this series.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get a chance?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is among the players in India’s squad for the third T20I. With India having already won the first two matches, the final game presents an opportunity to assess players who have not yet featured.
However, his selection in the playing XI should not be treated as confirmed until the toss and team announcements. FanCode’s squad listing includes Sooryavanshi among India’s players for the fixture.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I: Key details
- Match: India vs Afghanistan, 3rd T20I
- Date: September 17, 2026
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Start time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss: 7:00 PM IST
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming: FanCode app and website
- Series status: India lead 2-0
With the series already decided, the third T20I will offer India a chance to test squad depth while Afghanistan will look to finish the series with a strong performance. The final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.