The final T20I between India and Afghanistan in Bengaluru holds a unique position as both a crucial game leading up to the T20 World Cup and an irrelevant dead-rubber match. India, having not lost a bilateral men's T20I series at home in almost five years, faces Afghanistan in their last T20I before the upcoming global tournament, scheduled nearly five months away after the IPL season. The match serves as a testing ground for strategies and combinations, with spin-bowling strength in focus for India.

Axar Patel's impressive performance with the ball and Washington Sundar's contribution showcase India's spin potential. Afghanistan, aiming to break their T20I duck against India, may bring in legspinner Qais Ahmad. With India securing the series, players like Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, or Avesh Khan might get opportunities.

Despite the match's peculiar standing, offering valuable insights for both teams, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium's pitch might present an interesting challenge influenced by spinners. Key stats include Mohammad Nabi nearing 2000 T20I runs, Axar Patel approaching 50 T20I wickets, and Indian players boasting top strike rates.

Jonathan Trott, Afghanistan coach, emphasizes the series's importance in assessing areas for improvement as a solid foundation ahead of the T20 World Cup.