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India Begin Afghanistan T20I Series as Away Team
India and Afghanistan are playing the first match of a three-game T20 cricket series.
The game is taking place in New Delhi on September 13, 2026.
India will officially be the away team even though the match is being played in India.
Both teams are preparing for the Asian Games.
Afghanistan has strong spin bowlers, including Rashid Khan.
India has powerful batters and bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
The pitch is expected to help batters score many runs.
Rain is possible, and the toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
India and Afghanistan are beginning a three-match T20I series in New Delhi.
India will play as the away team on Indian soil for the first time.
The match is scheduled at Arun Jaitley Stadium, also referred to as Feroz Shah Kotla.
Afghanistan’s spin attack includes Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
The pitch is expected to be flat and high-scoring, with a 30% chance of rain.
- Who
- India and Afghanistan.
- What
- The first match of a three-match T20I series.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, also referred to as Feroz Shah Kotla.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, 2026; the toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
- Why
- The teams are seeking momentum and preparation ahead of the Asian Games.
Key facts
- Series
- Three-match T20I series
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Toss
- Scheduled for 7:00 PM IST
- Weather
- 30% chance of rain; temperatures between 25 and 36
- Pitch
- Flat surface with a high-scoring match expected
- India's key players
- Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson
- Afghanistan's key players
- Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Reported name variations
- The articles use differing spellings for some squad members, including Shreyas/Sheryas Iyer, Mohammad/Mohammed Nabi and Nangeyalia/Nangeliya Kharote.
Sources
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