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Afghanistan wins toss, opts to bowl in third T20I against India
India seeks to clinch the three-match T20 International series 3-0 with a victory in the final encounter, while Afghanistan aims to salvage pride with a win in the dead-rubber match.
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Afghanistan won the coin toss and elected to field first in the third and final T20 International against India, with both teams eyeing contrasting objectives in the series decider.
India enters the match with a commanding 2-0 lead in the series and will look to complete a whitewash by securing victory in the encounter. The Indian team has made several changes to their playing XI for the final match, signaling their intent to test different combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan, despite trailing the series, will attempt to register a consolation victory and end the tour on a positive note. The visiting side will be keen to showcase their mettle against one of the tournament's strongest teams in what amounts to a dead-rubber match.
The third T20I will provide an opportunity for both teams to assess their preparations, with India focusing on squad rotation and Afghanistan seeking to restore confidence after two successive losses in the series.