What Did Captains Say At The Toss
Shubman Gill said India would also have chosen to bat first, describing the pitch as a good one for batting. He acknowledged the challenging weather conditions and stressed the importance of maintaining consistency in the areas the team has been focusing on. Gill added that chasing remains one aspect India are yet to fully master in the series. He also confirmed three changes to the playing XI, with Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Kumar Reddy returning.
Hashmatullah Shahidi said Afghanistan opted to bat first as the pitch looked dry, hard and suitable for batting. He expressed confidence that the team could make a strong start despite the hot conditions. Reflecting on the previous two matches, Shahidi admitted Afghanistan fell short in certain areas and failed to play their natural game. He hoped for improved partnerships and better execution with the ball. Shahidi also revealed four changes to the side, with Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai among those returning.
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fareed Ahmad Malik
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav