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India finalizes playing XI for ODI in Chennai against Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:26 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

India finalizes playing XI for ODI in Chennai against Afghanistan

Summary

India has announced its playing XI for the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai on June 19, 2026. Yashasvi Jaiswal will open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Nitish Kumar Reddy returns to the side. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate indicated that left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is likely to be rested, allowing for management's focus on testing different team combinations ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. The Indian team aims to balance winning the match and providing opportunities for players. The top three batting positions remain unchanged, though one of Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, or Shreyas Iyer will sit out the match.

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By the Numbers

•India's ODI series against Afghanistan is ongoing.
•Yashasvi Jaiswal opens with Rohit Sharma.
•Arshdeep Singh likely rested to manage workload.
•Nitish Kumar Reddy returns to the squad.
•India seeks to test player combinations for future tournaments.

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9:26 PMYahoo Sports — India Playing XI for Chennai ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal set to open with Rohit Sharma, Nitish Reddy returns; Arshdeep likely to be rested

What they're saying

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Team India's assistant coach has made it clear that India's top three -- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill will remain intact. Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh is likely to be rested. Between Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul one will miss out as management wants all-rounders Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy to get a fair run.
— Yahoo Sports

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