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Rain Threat Looms Ahead of India-Afghanistan First T20I
India and Afghanistan are scheduled to play a T20 cricket match in New Delhi on Sunday.
The match will take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Weather officials expect some light rain and thunderstorms.
Another forecast says rain could last for about an hour.
It also gives a 33% chance of thunderstorms.
This does not mean the whole match will definitely be canceled.
However, rain could cause delays or interruptions.
Traffic near the stadium may also be slower because many spectators are expected.
Police have asked people to use approved routes, parking areas and taxi points.
The India-Afghanistan first T20I is scheduled for Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi.
AccuWeather predicts an hour of rain, 21% cloud cover and a 33% thunderstorm probability.
The forecast does not necessarily indicate a washout, but interruptions remain possible.
Delhi Traffic Police will impose restrictions, diversions and parking regulations around the stadium from 2 PM IST.
- Who
- India and Afghanistan are the teams involved.
- What
- They are scheduled to play the first T20I of their series.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, India.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, 2026; traffic measures begin at 2 PM IST.
- Why
- The match is part of the India-Afghanistan T20I series; weather and traffic advisories were issued ahead of the game.
Key facts
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Match
- India vs Afghanistan, first T20I
- Scheduled date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Weather forecast
- Light rain and thunderstorms are expected
- Rain probability
- AccuWeather forecasts about one hour of rain and a 33% thunderstorm probability
- Cloud cover
- AccuWeather forecasts 21% cloud cover
- Traffic measures
- Restrictions, diversions and parking regulations begin around the stadium from 2 PM IST
Quotes
Delhi Traffic Police
The Delhi law-enforcement agency responsible for traffic management around the stadium.
“In connection with the India–Afghanistan T20 Cricket Match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 13.09.2026, traffic restrictions, diversions and parking regulations will be in place in and around the stadium area from 1400 hrs onwards.”
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“Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid unnecessary travel through the match venue area, use alternate routes wherever feasible and follow the directions of traffic personnel.”
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