India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Live Streaming: Check when and where to watch, probable playing XI, head-to-head, weather and pitch report at Arun Jaitley Stadium

In a rare encounter, Afghanistan will take on India in the opening match of their three-game T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, September 13. Shreyas Iyer will captain India, while Ibrahim Zadran will lead the Afghanistan side.

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Opening Pair In Focus

During the Afghanistan series, the entire focus will be on India's opening pair. While Abhishek Sharma has already cemented his place as an opener, it will be interesting to see whether India stick with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or give another chance to Sanju Samson, who was the Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup. The opening combination will be one of the major talking points as India look to begin the series on a winning note.

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Match Details

• Date: The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I will take place on Sunday, September 13.
• Venue: The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
• Match Time: The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I will start at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will take place half an hour earlier.

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Where To Watch On TV?

The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network channels in India.

India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Live Streaming Details

The India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.

India vs Afghanistan Head-To-Head Record

India and Afghanistan have faced each other nine times in T20Is. India have dominated the rivalry, winning eight matches, while one game ended without a result.

Delhi Weather Forecast For India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I

The weather forecast points to cloudy conditions in Delhi on Sunday evening. The temperature is expected to be around 28°C, while humidity could remain between 75% and 80%. The conditions could make for a challenging evening for players, particularly with high humidity expected around match time.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is generally regarded as a batting-friendly surface. The ground has a relatively flat track, short boundaries and a quick outfield, which can make it difficult for bowlers to contain the scoring rate.

Batters are likely to enjoy the conditions if they settle in, while bowlers will need to rely on variations, accuracy and changes of pace to make an impact.

Afghanistan Probable Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran (C), Gulbadin Naib, Sediq Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwesh Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Naveen Ul Haq.

India Probable Playing XI

Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.

Squads

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

India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy