Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 | IND vs AFG Match Prediction | One-off Test – Who Will Win India vs Afghanistan Match?

India vs Afghanistan – One-off Test

The One-off Test of the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 will see India take on Afghanistan on Saturday, June 6, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM local time (4:00 AM GMT / 9:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM ET).

India come into this contest with a strong batting lineup featuring Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rishabh Pant. Captain Shubman Gill will be expected to lead from the front, while KL Rahul and Jaiswal provide stability and attacking intent at the top of the order. Rishabh Pant’s aggressive style can be a game-changer in the middle order.

The Indian side also possesses quality all-round options in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harsh Dubey. These players provide balance to the team and can contribute significantly with both bat and ball.

India have a well-rounded bowling attack led by Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, and Manav Suthar. The pace bowlers can exploit the new-ball conditions, while Kuldeep’s wrist spin could prove crucial as the match progresses.

Afghanistan enter the match with a competitive batting unit featuring Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, and Rahmanullah Zadran. Captain Shahidi’s patience and technique will be vital in Test conditions, while Gurbaz has the ability to score quickly and put pressure on the opposition.

The visitors also have useful all-round options in Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Nangyal Kharotai, and Qais Ahmad. Their versatility provides flexibility and depth to the Afghan lineup.

Afghanistan’s bowling attack includes Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Zia Sharifi, Saleem Safi, and Azmatullah Omarzai. The bowlers will need to maintain discipline and capitalize on any assistance offered by the surface to challenge India’s strong batting order.

The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is generally expected to offer a good balance between bat and ball. Fast bowlers may get assistance early on, while spinners are likely to become increasingly effective as the match wears on. A first-innings total of 350 or more could be highly valuable in this Test match.

Expert Prediction: India have 78% chance and Afghanistan have 22% winning chance.