India-Afghanistan T20I series confirmed, Delhi to host three matches
Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi. The series is scheduled to take place from September 13 to September 17, 2026. This contest will serve as preparation for India's Asian Games squad. Players will get valuable T20I game time and assess combinations. The Asian Games cricket competition begins later in September 2026.
India and Afghanistan have agreed to a three-match T20I series, with all encounters set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, 2026. The inaugural match is scheduled for September 13, with the subsequent games on September 15 and 17. This series is part of Afghanistan's Future Tours Program, with Afghanistan hosting its home fixtures in neutral venues overseas in recent years.
This will mark only the second bilateral T20I contest between the two nations, following a three-match series in January 2024 that India won. The upcoming series comes at a crucial juncture for India's T20I side, which has struggled under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. India recently suffered a 4-0 defeat to England, but rebounded with a 3-0 series win against Zimbabwe.
The series will also provide valuable T20I experience for players selected in India's Asian Games squad. As the Asian Games draw near, the match against Afghanistan will allow the team to experiment with combinations and provide players with crucial T20I match practice. The Asian Games, featuring men's T20 cricket, will be held in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Japan, along with ten other teams including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman, will compete for the gold medal, with the final set for October 3.
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