Quick News Summary: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have officially announced a 3-match T20 International series. All three matches will be played under lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Cricket fans across India have major reason to celebrate! Although Afghanistan holds official host status under the international Future Tours Programme, all three matches of this T20 series will take place in Delhi. This arrangement continues the close partnership between both cricket boards, allowing Afghanistan to host home games at neutral venues in India.
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India vs Afghanistan T20 Match Schedule & Timings
Below is the complete match schedule for the upcoming T20 International series in Delhi:
| Match Details | Date | Start Time (IST) | Match Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Sunday, 13 September 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 2nd T20I | Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 3rd T20I | Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Head-to-Head Match Records: India vs Afghanistan
India and Afghanistan have faced each other in several thrilling games across international formats, with India maintaining an unbeaten overall match record.
| Cricket Format | Total Matches | India Won | Afghanistan Won | Tied / No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Internationals | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| All Formats Combined | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Statistical Leaders: Most Runs & Most Wickets in T20Is
| Top Batter | Country | Runs Scored | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | India | 225 | 122* |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 204 | 121* |
| Gulbadin Naib | Afghanistan | 179 | 57 |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 177 | 42 |
| Top Bowler | Country | Wickets Taken | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | 5 | 5/4 |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 5 | 3/32 |
| Fareed Ahmad | Afghanistan | 5 | 3/20 |
| Axar Patel | India | 4 | 2/17 |
Key Players to Watch
Team India Key Players
- Shreyas Iyer: Leading the side with strong consistency and tactical leadership in middle overs.
- Abhishek Sharma: Dynamic top-order power-hitter known for providing rapid powerplay starts.
- Tilak Varma: Key middle-order batter capable of pacing the innings and accelerating quickly.
- Shivam Dube: Powerful designated spin-hitter and versatile all-rounder.
- Arshdeep Singh: Leading pace attack spearhead effective with early wickets and death overs.
Team Afghanistan Key Players
- Rashid Khan: World-class leg-spinner and marquee bowler who leads Afghanistan’s bowling attack.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman who plays high-impact innings at the top.
- Ibrahim Zadran: Reliable top-order batter providing stability and anchor support.
- Azmatullah Omarzai: Fast-rising all-rounder skilled in both middle-order batting and seam bowling.
- Mohammad Nabi: Highly experienced all-rounder bringing spin depth and late-order hitting.
Where to Watch Live (TV Broadcast & Mobile Streaming)
- Digital Live Streaming: Streaming will be available live on official sports streaming apps across mobile phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
- Partner Streaming Services: Live streams can also be accessed through partner apps FanCode.
- Television Broadcast: Matches will telecast live on major sports TV networks including Star Sports and Sony Sports Network.
- International Stream: Viewers in North America can watch live broadcasts via Willow TV and Fubo.
