India and Afghanistan have met only 4 times in ODIs, and India has won 3 of those games, with 1 match ending in a tie. Afghanistan has yet to beat India in ODIs. In Test cricket, the two sides have played just once, and India won that match too.
Now, from June 6 to June 20, 2026, the two teams will meet again on Indian soil for a 1-Test and 3-ODI series across four cities. This tour will test whether Afghanistan can finally break its losing streak against a strong Indian side playing at home.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 – Full Schedule
The series starts with a one-off Test on June 6 in New Chandigarh, followed by three ODIs in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai.
All four matches offer something different in terms of pitch and conditions. Below is the complete schedule for the full tour.
| Match | Date | Venue | Start Time (GMT) | Start Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-off Test | Jun 6, 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 1st ODI | Jun 14, 2026 | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Jun 17, 2026 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Jun 20, 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
The tour covers four venues across India, from the hills of Dharamsala to the spin-friendly track in Chennai. The gap between matches gives both teams time to adjust. India will enjoy home conditions, but Afghanistan’s spinners could create real problems on the right surface.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 – Venues
Four different stadiums will host the matches during this tour, each offering a different playing experience for both sides.
The venues are spread across India, from north to south, making travel and adaptation a challenge for the visiting Afghan squad.
1. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur:
It is a modern ground near Chandigarh with a large seating capacity.
It is one of the newer international venues in India and offers a balanced pitch that gives fair opportunities to both batters and bowlers throughout the match.
2. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala:
The stadium sits at a high altitude surrounded by snow-covered mountains, making it one of the most scenic grounds in world cricket.
The cooler air and unique conditions here can surprise teams that are not used to playing in such an environment, especially in the afternoon.
3. Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow:
It is a well-maintained, modern ground that has regularly hosted IPL and international matches in recent years.
The pitch here tends to support a good contest between bat and ball, making it an exciting venue for ODI cricket fans.
4. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai:
It is one of India’s most historic cricket grounds and a genuine home fortress for the Indian teams.
The surface here is well known for supporting spin from early on, which will put Afghanistan’s batters under serious pressure in the third and final ODI.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 – Squads
Both teams are yet to announce their official squads for this tour. However, based on recent selections and current form, here are the probable squads for both sides across both formats. Official announcements will be made closer to the start of the series in June.
| Format | Probable Squad |
|---|---|
| Test | Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah (C), Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep |
| ODI | Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj |
| Format | Probable Squad |
|---|---|
| Test | Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Nasir Jamal, Afsar Zazai, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Zahir Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Naveen-ul-Haq |
| ODI | Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad |
India vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head numbers reflect just how one-sided the record has been, though Afghanistan has improved steadily as a cricket nation over recent years. Here is the complete combined record between the two sides.
| Format | Matches Played | India Won | Afghanistan Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Test | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
India leads clearly in both formats without a single loss to Afghanistan so far. In ODIs, one match ended in a tie, which remains the closest Afghanistan has come to a positive result against India.
In the only Test between the two sides, India won comfortably, and Afghanistan will aim to show more fight this time around.
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Fans across India and Afghanistan will have several options to catch the series live when it gets underway in June.
Specific broadcasters for this series have not been officially confirmed as of early March 2026, but the expected platforms based on established rights holders are listed in the table below.
| Region | TV | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sports18 / Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Afghanistan | Lemar TV / AF Sports | AF Sports Digital |
Indian fans can follow every match on Sports18 or Star Sports on TV and also stream it live on JioHotstar.
In Afghanistan, Lemar TV and AF Sports hold the broadcast rights, with AF Sports Digital available for those who prefer to stream online. Full broadcast confirmation is expected closer to the tour start date.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 – Ticket Information
Tickets for the Indian home series are sold through the BCCI official website and authorised partners like BookMyShow.
As of early March 2026, ticketing platforms remain focused on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, so bilateral series tickets are expected to go on sale sometime after the IPL ends on May 31, 2026.
Here is how you can book your tickets once they go on sale:
- Visit the BCCI website or BookMyShow and head to the cricket ticketing section to find the Afghanistan series fixtures listed.
- Select your match and venue from the options available and check the seating chart for your preferred stand or section.
- Choose your seats based on availability and budget, then add your selection to the cart to move forward.
- Complete the payment by entering your details and confirming the booking through the secure checkout process.
- Download your e-ticket after payment is confirmed and save it on your phone or print it for entry on match day.
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Conclusion: A Series with a Clear Favourite but Real Stakes
India enters this series as strong favourites based on records and home advantage across all four venues. They have never lost to Afghanistan in either format, and playing at home only strengthens that position.
However, Afghanistan is no longer the side it once was. Their spin attack is world-class, their top-order batting has improved, and they have the firepower to cause upsets. This series matters for both teams as they build towards bigger tournaments ahead.
