India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I
Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi
India enter the 2nd T20I with a 1-0 series lead after completing a seven-wicket win in the opener at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. The second match will be played at the same venue on 15 September and starts at 14:00 GMT, or 7:30 PM local time in India.
Afghanistan recovered from 43/5 to post 156/8 in the 1st T20I, largely through Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 64. Arshdeep Singh took three wickets for India, but Afghanistan’s late recovery gave them a total to defend.
Abhishek Sharma then changed the game with 82 from 32 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 42. India reached 157/3 in 13.4 overs. Afghanistan must respond in the second match to keep the series alive, while India can secure the series with another victory.
Key Players Before the 2nd T20I
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Match Information
The second match of the Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026 will be played on 15 September 2026 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi. Afghanistan are the official hosts, and the match starts at 14:00 GMT or 7:30 PM IST.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Match Preview
India could not have asked for a more decisive start to the series. Abhishek Sharma’s powerplay hitting reduced the required rate almost immediately, and his partnership with Ishan Kishan prevented Afghanistan from applying pressure after Sanju Samson’s early dismissal.
India will still examine how Afghanistan recovered from 43/5. Omarzai absorbed the early pressure and finished unbeaten on 64, showing that Afghanistan can build a competitive total if their top and middle order provide him with stronger support.
The visitors’ immediate task is to improve their powerplay with both bat and ball. Early wickets left them rebuilding in the first innings, while India’s chase moved too quickly for Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad to control the middle overs.
India can clinch the series on 15 September, but Afghanistan have enough bowling variety to force a third-match decider. Their response to Abhishek’s attacking approach and their ability to protect wickets in the first six overs will be central to the contest.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Head-to-Head Record
India and Afghanistan have now met ten times in men’s T20 internationals. India have won eight matches, while one match ended in a tie and one produced no result. Afghanistan are still searching for their first official T20I victory over India.
| Total T20Is | 10 |
|---|---|
| India Wins | 8 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 0 |
| Tied Matches | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
India’s latest victory came in the opening match of this series, when they chased 157 with 38 balls remaining. Afghanistan must win the 2nd T20I to extend the contest into a series decider.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Live Cricket Streaming
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India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026 Schedule
The three T20 internationals will be played in New Delhi on 13, 15 and 17 September. Each match is scheduled to begin at 14:00 GMT, which is 7:30 PM local time in India.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 13 September 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | |
| 2nd T20I | 15 September 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | |
| 3rd T20I | 17 September 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Talking Points
Afghanistan need a better new-ball plan against Abhishek Sharma. His seven sixes and seven fours turned the opening chase into a short contest, so denying him boundary options will be an immediate priority.
India will want to close the series, while Afghanistan are playing to stay alive. Omarzai’s recovery innings offered encouragement, but the visitors need more from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and their experienced spin attack to level the series.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Squads
India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur.
Afghanistan T20I Squad
Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Noor Rahman (wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I live cricket streaming?
You can watch India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I live cricket streaming on WebCric. This page also provides the match time, venue, preview, squads and complete series schedule.
When is the India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I?
The second T20 international will be played on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 in New Delhi.
What time does India vs Afghanistan live streaming start?
The match starts at 14:00 GMT, which is 7:30 PM local time in India. WebCric live cricket streaming access is expected to appear near the scheduled start time.
Where will the India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I be played?
The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi, India. The same venue hosts all three matches in the series.
Who are the India and Afghanistan captains?
Shreyas Iyer captains India, while Ibrahim Zadran leads Afghanistan. Tilak Varma is India’s vice-captain.
Who won the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I?
India won the opening match by seven wickets. Afghanistan made 156/8 before India reached 157/3 in 13.4 overs, led by Abhishek Sharma’s 82 from 32 balls.
What is the series score before the 2nd T20I?
India lead the three-match series 1-0. India can secure the series with another win, while Afghanistan need victory to force a decider on 17 September.