IND vs AFG 1st T20I: When and where to watch, live streaming, weather, predicted XIs
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
India hosts Afghanistan for the first of three T20I matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The team management is weighing a selection choice between young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and experienced wicketkeeper Sanju Samson for the starting XI. Ishan Kishan’s availability remains uncertain after he suffered a back injury during a net session on Friday. The series serves as a critical preparation phase for India's squad ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Afghanistan enters the contest with a spin-heavy attack featuring Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Why it matters
The series provides a final testing ground for India's squad selection and tactical readiness before the Asian Games, while also offering a significant challenge against Afghanistan’s world-class spin bowling unit.
Read the original report — Times of India
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