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The Indian cricketers are back on home turf for a three match series that carries more weight than the scoreline suggests, and here are the India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026 date, time, venues, squads and live streaming details before a ball is bowled. This cricket series runs from September 13 to 17, with all three fixtures at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi starting at 7:30 PM IST. Shreyas Iyer leads a transitioning Indian side against an Afghanistan team captained for the first time by Ibrahim Zadran, in what doubles as the last serious hitout before both nations head into the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Here are the full schedule, squads and streaming details you need before the opening game. The first match starts on September 13, 2026.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026 complete schedule, including match dates, time and venue:
1st T20I: September 13, 7:30 p.m. IST, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
2nd T20I: September 15, 7:30 p.m. IST, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
3rd T20I: September 17, 7:30 p.m. IST, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
In India, the series will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network, with Sony Sports Ten 5 HD and SD carrying the matches. For online viewing, all three T20Is will stream live on FanCode.
India's updated 15-member squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The group features established names including Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy, alongside younger options such as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur.
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor ul Rehman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Naveen-ul-Haq.
India have dominated Afghanistan in T20Is, winning every completed match between the two sides. One game ended without a result. Their most recent meeting in January 2024 was a thrilling contest in Bengaluru, which required two Super Overs to decide the winner.
When does the India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026 start?
The series begins on September 13, 2026, with the first T20I scheduled for 7:30 p.m. IST in New Delhi.
Where will the India vs Afghanistan T20Is be played?
All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Where can I watch the India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026 live?
The matches will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on FanCode.
Who is India's captain for the T20I series?
Shreyas Iyer will captain India's 15-member squad, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain.
Who is captaining Afghanistan?
Ibrahim Zadran will lead Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series.
What is India's T20I head-to-head record against Afghanistan?
India have won every completed T20I against Afghanistan, while one match between the teams ended without a result.