3rd T20I Live: Will Sooryavanshi get his chance as India look to test bench strength?

NewsSportsCricket3rd T20I Live: Will Sooryavanshi get his chance as India look to test bench strength?IND vs AFGIndia (IND) vs Afghanistan (AFG) Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to be the centre of attention as India head into the third and final T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi, with the series already secured. Back-to-back seven-wicket wins have given India room to experiment, raising the possibility of the young batter finally getting his much-awaited opportunity on home soil....Read More India (IND) vs Afghanistan (AFG) 3rd T20I Live Score (Reuters Photo)Sep 17, 2026 18:46 ISTIndia vs Afghanistan Live: Will Sooryavanshi play? Akshay Ramesh reports from the Arun Jaitley Stadium that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is currently sitting in the dugout with his bat, with his father also appearing to be present at the venue. It remains unclear whether he will play. Abhishek Sharma was also seen having a conversation with him. Sep 17, 2026 18:41 ISTIND vs AFG Live: Yash, Bumrah putting in the hard yardsOur reporter Akshay Ramesh reports that Yash Thakur was seen warming up during the team’s training session, while Jasprit Bumrah was also involved in fitness drills. Abhishek Sharma was facing throwdowns along the ropes, while Sanju Samson was out for a jog as India stepped up preparations for the 3rd T20I. Sep 17, 2026 18:18 ISTIND vs AFG Live: Will Sooryavanshi play third T20I?With the series already won, India could make a few changes and give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a chance in the third T20I against Afghanistan on Thursday. However, it may not be easy to fit the young opener into the playing XI. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are both in good form, and the team may not want to rest either of them as they are regulars in the T20I side. One option could be to rest Ishan Kishan and bring Sooryavanshi into the team. Kishan captained East Zone in the Duleep Trophy before joining the India squad, while Samson has been keeping wickets in this series. India could also give more time to Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma in the middle order. The top three have scored quickly in the first two matches, leaving little time for the other batters. The third T20I in Delhi could, therefore, be the perfect chance for India to test their bench strength and give Sooryavanshi his much-awaited opportunity. Sep 17, 2026 18:13 ISTIndia vs Afghanistan Live: India eye series whitewashIndia have produced two similar and convincing wins in three days to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Afghanistan have been competitive in patches but have not been able to put enough runs on the board. In the first T20I, Azmatullah Omarzai's 64 helped Afghanistan recover from a top-order collapse. In the second, Ibrahim Zadran's 37 and late cameos from Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan took them to 159. India chased down both targets comfortably, with Abhishek Sharma setting the tone in the first game and Sanju Samson finishing the second with a 22-ball 57. India's bowling has also looked well-balanced, with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh making an impact. Nitish Kumar Reddy has added another useful bowling option to the attack. Sep 17, 2026 18:08 ISTIND vs AFG Live: Time for the final T20IVaibhav Sooryavanshi is back in the spotlight as India take on Afghanistan in the third and final T20I in Delhi on Thursday. India have already sealed the series with back-to-back seven-wicket wins, leaving little at stake in terms of the result. But with captain Shreyas Iyer hinting at changes, the focus now shifts to India's bench strength and whether the teenage batter finally gets his chance on home soil. The final T20I offers India a chance to rotate the squad and give valuable game time to players waiting for an opportunity. Washington Sundar is yet to feature in the series, while Yash Thakur could also come into contention. For Sooryavanshi, meanwhile, it could be another opportunity to add to his growing international experience.