IND vs AFG T20: When, Where and How to Watch India vs Afghanistan Series

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-12 14:26:00

The much-anticipated three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan is all set to commence on Sunday, September 13, 2026. In a unique twist of scheduling, Afghanistan will serve as the official host team for this series played entirely on Indian soil, with all three matches hosted at the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Fans eagerly tracking the action can catch the matches live starting at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss taking place half an hour prior at 6:30 PM.

Squad Updates, Fitness Clearances, and Replacement Adjustments

Team India enters the series under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer, bolstered by key fitness clearances. Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Rana, and Washington Sundar have successfully passed their mandatory fitness assessments and joined the squad. However, fast bowler Harshit Rana remains sidelined due to a lack of full recovery, ruling him out of both this T20 series and the upcoming Asian Games 2026, with Yash Thakur stepping in as his replacement. Meanwhile, the Afghanistan squad, featuring stalwarts like captain Ibrahim Zadran and star spinner Rashid Khan, has undergone intense local preparations to mount a formidable challenge against the hosts.

Where and How to Watch IND vs AFG T20I Streaming and TV Telecast

Cricket enthusiasts wondering how to tune into the action will not find the matches on Disney+ Hotstar. Instead, the live television broadcast for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series will be available exclusively on the Sony Sports Network. For fans preferring digital streaming, the matches can be watched live online via the SonyLIV app and website.

Full Squads for the T20I Series

India Squad: Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur.

Afghanistan Squad: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Noor Rahman (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Umarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Naveen-ul-Haq.

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