Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Vande Mataram Sung Before First India-Afghanistan International Cricket Match
Vande Mataram was sung before an international cricket match in New Delhi.
The match was between India and Afghanistan.
It was the first time the song was sung at an international cricket match, according to the report.
Many fans in the stadium sang along.
This made the atmosphere feel very emotional.
India and Afghanistan are playing three T20I matches in Delhi.
Afghanistan is officially hosting the series, even though the matches are in India.
The event came soon after the government issued new guidance about singing the National Song at official events.
Vande Mataram was sung before India’s opening T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi on September 13.
Fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium joined in, creating an emotional atmosphere.
The India-Afghanistan series consists of three T20I matches in Delhi from September 13 to 17.
All three matches are being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, although Afghanistan is the official host.
The ceremony followed new Narendra Modi government guidelines on Vande Mataram’s rendition at official events.
- Who
- India and Afghanistan, with fans attending the match.
- What
- Vande Mataram was sung before the first India-Afghanistan T20I.
- When
- September 13.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
- Why
- The song was performed before the match, shortly after new government guidelines on its rendition at official events.
- Event
- Vande Mataram was sung before an international cricket match.
- Match
- India’s opening T20I against Afghanistan.
- Date
- September 13.
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.
- Series
- A three-match T20I series.
- Series dates
- September 13 to 17.
- Official host
- Afghanistan, despite the matches being played in India.