India's bench strength and Afghanistan's bowling options under scrutiny for T20I

ESPNcricinfo1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:50 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

India's bench strength and Afghanistan's bowling options under scrutiny for T20I
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India prepares for the final T20I against Afghanistan, scheduled for today. The focus will be on the Indian squad's depth as well as the fitness of Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq. Despite having Farooqi in the lineup, Afghanistan did not utilize him with the new ball in previous matches, raising questions about their seam attack strategy. Both teams look to finalize their lineups and tactics ahead of the match.

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  • India faces Afghanistan in the final T20I today.
  • Naveen-ul-Haq's fitness may reinforce Afghanistan's bowling lineup.
  • Afghanistan did not bowl Farooqi with the new ball in earlier matches.
  • India's selection depth remains a focal point as they finalize their team.
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  • 11:50 AMESPNcricinfoIndia's bench strength and Naveen-ul-Haq's match-fitness in focus for final T20I
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Despite having Farooqi in the XI, Afghanistan did not use him with the new ball. Could Naveen's return add heft to their seam attack?

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