India captain
The decision comes as India looks to complete a clean sweep of the series. Despite the change, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was once again left out of the selection. Speaking at the toss, Iyer noted that while he would have preferred to bat first, he is looking forward to the challenge of bowling under the current conditions, emphasizing the importance of staying focused and keeping the game plan straightforward.
Afghanistan Opt to Bowl in Search of Consolation Win
Afghanistan captain
Reflecting on the series, which has already been decided in India's favor, the Afghanistan skipper acknowledged the quality of the opposition but remained focused on his team's internal growth. Zadran highlighted that his squad has spent time identifying areas for improvement following their losses in the first two matches. He stressed that the goal for the final game is to play with greater consistency and finish the tour on a positive note by securing a victory.
The Indian lineup for the final match features Sanju Samson behind the stumps, alongside Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, and Jasprit Bumrah. Afghanistan’s side includes Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Darwish Rasooli, Noor ul Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
