AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction, 1st T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Afghanistan vs India in India, 2026
The match will happen at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
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Afghanistan will take on India in the first T20I of the series on Sunday, September 13, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The series marks a significant occasion, with Afghanistan set to host a bilateral series in India for the first time.
Ibrahim Zadran will lead Afghanistan for the first time and will have several experienced players at his disposal, including Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Afghanistan will look to make the most of the conditions and put up a strong challenge against the hosts.
Meanwhile, India enter the series on the back of a dominant 3-0 victory over Zimbabwe. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side, which features the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan and Ravi Bishnoi. The Men in Blue will be keen to find the right combination and build momentum ahead of the Asian Games, with several players looking to make a strong impression in the series.
Match Information
Afghanistan vs India, 1st Match
Afghanistan vs India in India, 13 Sep 2026, Sun, 7:00 PM IST ,Delhi
Probable PlayingXI
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran(C), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq
Bench: N U Rahman, Nangeyalia kharote, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Noor Ahmad
India
V Suryavanshi, S Iyer(C), Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, S Dubey, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Varun Chakravarthy, JJ Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
Bench: SV Samson, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, H Rana
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Captains
Abhishek Sharma IND | all
Abhishek Sharma has been one of the most explosive batters in T20 cricket, scoring 1,629 runs in 56 matches at an outstanding strike rate of 187.25. His ability to attack from the outset makes him a major threat in the powerplay.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | WICKETKEEPER
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has accumulated 2,280 runs in 87 T20 matches, showcasing his consistency and ability to provide aggressive starts at the top of the order.
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Ishan Kishan IND | WK
Ishan Kishan has scored 1,608 runs in 55 T20 matches at a strike rate of 146.32. His attacking approach and experience make him an important player for India.
Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL
One of the most accomplished T20 bowlers, Rashid Khan has claimed 193 wickets in 115 matches. His variations and control could be crucial in the middle overs.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi IND | bat
The young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made an impact, scoring 193 runs in six T20 matches at a remarkable strike rate of 189.22.
Sediqullah Atal AFG | bat
Afghanistan top-order batter Sediqullah Atal has accumulated 621 runs in 29 T20 matches, providing another dependable option in their batting unit.
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Harshit Rana
IND | BOWL
Noor ul Rahman
AFG | WK
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