IND vs AFG: Number-3 becomes a headache, suspense even on debut… How will India’s playing XI be in the first ODI?
Samira Vishwas June 13, 2026 02:24 PM

IND vs AFG Predicted Playing XI: The 3-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan is going to start from Saturday (June 13). The first match of this series will be played at Dharamshala ground in Himachal Pradesh. Before this match, there is suspense regarding the playing-11 of the Indian team. Rohit Sharma (Rohit Sharma) Fully fit and ready to open. Captain Shubman Gill will start the innings with Rohit Sharma, but the number three position is stuck.

Actually, Virat Kohli (Virat Kohli) He is out of the series due to injury. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been included in the team in his place, but he is an opening batsman. In such a situation, it is difficult to say whether Jaiswal will play at number three or some other player will take Kohli’s place. Know how the playing-11 of the Indian team will be…

This player will replace Kohli

Virat Kohli is the most important player of the Indian team in ODI cricket. Virat Kohli had performed well in the last few matches. In such a situation, the Indian team needs a player who can replace Kohli. Jaiswal is an opening batsman, who has not batted at number three yet. In such a situation, India is left with the option of Ishan Kishan, who is a top order batsman. Ishan Kishan has been in great form for the last few months. He has also taken the responsibility of number-3 for India in T20 International.

Who will play in the middle order?

Talking about middle order, Shreyas Iyer (Shreyas Iyer) And KL Rahul will take over this responsibility. In ODI, vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is the backbone of the Indian team’s batting. Whereas, KL Rahul handles the responsibility of batting and wicketkeeping at number-5. After this, Nitish Kumar Reddy will be seen playing in place of Hardik Pandya at number six.

Who is in charge of the bowling?

Talking about bowling in the first ODI, the Indian team will miss Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. In his place, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna will take charge of the fast bowling. Along with him, Gurnoor Brar or Prince Yadav can play as the third fast bowler, who will make his debut. At the same time, the responsibility of spin department will be in the hands of Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar.

India’s probable playing XI in the first ODI

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan/Yashaswi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar/Prince Yadav.

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