Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, dates, timings, venue and key players to watch

The Afghanistan vs India T20I series 2026 is set to bring the two sides face-to-face in a three-match bilateral contest in September. Afghanistan will host India for the series, but all three matches will be played in New Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The series is scheduled from September 13 to September 17, with matches taking place on September 13, 15 and 17.

Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026: Full Schedule

All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Each game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

Match	Date	Day	Venue	Time
1st T20I	September 13, 2026	Sunday	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	7:00 PM IST
2nd T20I	September 15, 2026	Tuesday	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	7:00 PM IST
3rd T20I	September 17, 2026	Thursday	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	7:00 PM IST

Afghanistan vs India: Arun Jaitley Stadium To Host All Three Matches

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi will be the sole venue for the entire series. The first T20I will be played on September 13, followed by the second on September 15 and the third on September 17. Hosting all three matches at one venue gives both teams the opportunity to become familiar with the playing conditions.


India’s squad: 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, Harshit Rana*

NOTE: * Subject to fitness clearance

India’s Wicketkeeping Options
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are the two wicketkeepers included in India’s squad, giving the team two options behind the stumps for the T20I series.

Strong Batting Line-Up
India have several batting choices, with Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube among the players available to strengthen the top and middle order.

All-Rounders Add Depth
The all-rounders’ group features Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Their ability to contribute with both bat and ball gives India additional flexibility when selecting the playing XI.

Varun Chakaravarthy And Ravi Bishnoi Lead Spin Attack
Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi are the two specialist spinners in the squad. Both provide India with different options in the spin department and could play a key role depending on the conditions.

Bumrah, Arshdeep And Harshit Form Pace Unit
Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana make up the specialist pace-bowling group. The trio provides a combination of experience, variation and attacking options for India.

Four Players Subject To Fitness Clearance
Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana are subject to fitness clearance. Their availability could influence India’s final combination and playing XI for the Afghanistan T20I series.

Afghanistan squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran (Captain), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ahmad, Noor ul Rahman (Wicketkeeper), Abdullah Ahmadzai