The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is all set to host the India vs. Afghanistan 3rd T20I, check out the pitch report, weather forecast, match date, start time, stats, records, and more below.
Going into the match, Team India will be looking to complete a whitewash in the third and final match of the three-match T20I series.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru pitch report, weather, T20 record and stats for IND vs AFG 3rd match 2024
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Meanwhile, Afghanistan will be hoping to bounce back with a consolation win following two consecutive defeats.
Earlier in the series, India registered a 6-wicket victory in the series opener on January 11. Following which, Rohit Sharma-led India registered another 6-wicket victory over Ibrahim Zadran-led Afghanistan at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I match date and start time
The upcoming clash between India and Afghanistan will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at 7 pm IST.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I how to watch live
Fans in India can watch the live TV broadcast of the upcoming match on Sports 18-1 SD and HD, Sports 18-2, and Colors Cineplex. Meanwhile, fans can also watch the live streaming of the match on JioCinema for free.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru pitch report
The venue generally favours batters due to the flat wickets and smaller square boundaries. However, during a recent game, India managed to defend a total of 160 against Australia. Notably, the slow bowlers did well for both teams. Aside from the wickets, dew could also play a major factor as the game takes place in the winter.
Bengaluru weather forecast on January 17
According to weather forecast reports, Bengaluru will experience patchy clouds on Wednesday, January 17. Moreover, the maximum temperature could rise to 27°C around the start of the match and go down to 22°C around the closing stages. There are, however, no threats of rain throughout the matchday.
M Chinnaswamy Stadium T20I stats and record
Given below are the T20I stats and record at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium:
| Record | Stats |
| Matches | 9 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 3 |
| Matches Won Batting 2nd | 5 |
| No Result | 1 |
| India T20I Record in Bengaluru | Matches – 7, Won – 3, Lost – 3, No Result – 1 |
| Highest Team Total | 202/6 by India vs England in 2017 |
| Lowest Team Total | 127 All Out by England vs India in 2017 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 194/3 by Australia vs India in 2019 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 146/7 by India vs Bangladesh in 2016 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 141 |
| Highest Individual Score | Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 113 not out off 55 balls vs India in 2019 |
| Best Bowling Innings | Yuzvendra Chahal (India) – 6 for 25 vs England in 2017 |
| Total Sixes | 101 Sixes |
| Total Fours | 188 Fours |
| Total Fifties | 10 Fifties |
| Total Hundreds | 1 Hundred |
India vs Afghanistan T20I Head to Head Record
Given below are the head to head record of both sides:
| Records | Stats |
| Total matches played | 7 |
| Matches India won | 6 |
| Matches Afghanistan won | 0 |
| Matches ending in no result | 1 |
| Matches India Won Batting First | 3 |
| Matches India Won Chasing | 3 |
| Matches won by Afghanistan Won Batting First | 0 |
| Matches won by Afghanistan Won Chasing | 0 |
| Highest Total for India vs Afghanistan | 212 |
| Lowest Total for India vs Afghanistan | – |
| Highest Total for Afghanistan vs India | 172 |
| Lowest Total for Afghanistan vs India | 136 |