International cricket returns to India after a gap of three months. India start their 2026-27 home season by hosting Afghanistan right after IPL 2026.
Both teams will square off in just the second Test between them and the maiden bilateral ODI series.
When does the India vs Afghanistan series 2026 start?
The series starts on June 6, 2026, with the one-off Test. New Chandigarh will host the one-off Test starting at 9:30 AM IST.
Notably, this is the first-ever Test match in New Chandigarh. This red-ball fixture, though, isn’t part of the current WTC cycle.
How many matches are part of the series?
Apart from the one-off Test, India and Afghanistan will play three ODIs. The ODIs are crucial as both teams look to prepare for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Which venues will host the matches?
Three of the matches will take place in northern India. The Test, as mentioned above, is in New Chandigarh, while Dharamsala and Lucknow will host ODIs. Chennai will host the other one-dayer.
Here are the venues:
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Ongoing & Upcoming Series Schedule:
India’s Domestic Cricket Schedule 2025-26
New Zealand Schedule for 2025-26 Home Season
New Zealand vs South Africa T20I Series 2026 Schedule
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Full Schedule
Indian Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Indian Women’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Australia Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
England 2026 Home Season Schedule
South Africa Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
South Africa 2026-27 Home Season Schedule
New Zealand Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team 2026 Schedule
India’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
Australia’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
South Africa’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
England’s ODI Schedule Till 2027 Cricket World Cup
What’s the full schedule for the India vs Afghanistan series 2026?
After the Test match, both teams will engage in the three-match ODI series. The first of those games will take place at the picturesque HPCA Dharamsala on June 14.
Lucknow will host the second one-dayer on June 17. The third and final ODI will take place in Chennai on June 20. All ODIs will start at 1:30 PM IST.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026: Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6-10, 2026 | IND vs AFG, One-off Test | New Chandigarh | 9:30 AM |
| Jun 14, 2026 | IND vs AFG, 1st ODI | Dharamsala | 1:30 AM |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IND vs AFG, 2nd ODI | Lucknow | 1:30 AM |
| Jun 20, 2026 | IND vs AFG, 3rd ODI | Chennai | 1:30 AM |
What are the squads?
The squads haven’t been announced yet.
Where to watch the India vs Afghanistan series 2026?
As usual, Star Sports Network will broadcast the series on its TV channel. The series will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.
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