India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Result
Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the 1st T20I at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi. Afghanistan posted 156/8 from their 20 overs before India completed the chase at 157/3 in only 13.4 overs.
Azmatullah Omarzai held Afghanistan’s innings together with an unbeaten 64 from 44 balls, while Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets for India. Abhishek Sharma then took control of the chase with 82 from 32 deliveries, and Ishan Kishan added 42 from 33.
The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India and Afghanistan will meet again at the same venue in the 2nd T20I on 15 September 2026.
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India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I Match Information
The opening match of the Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026 will be played on 13 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 1st T20I Match Preview
India begin the series with a strong mix of established international players and young batting talent. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi offer aggressive options at the top, while Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and captain Shreyas Iyer give the middle order several possible combinations.
Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur form India’s pace group. Yash was added on 10 September after Harshit Rana suffered a rectus femoris strain, while Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy received fitness clearance ahead of the series.
Afghanistan have selected a balanced T20I squad for their designated home series. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz can set the tempo with the bat, while Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi add all-round depth. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad provide a high-quality spin attack suited to the New Delhi surface.
Naveen-ul-Haq’s return from injury strengthens Afghanistan’s pace options. The visitors will need early wickets and controlled middle overs to prevent India’s deep batting order from taking charge of the series opener.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Head-to-Head Record
India and Afghanistan have met nine times in men’s T20 internationals. India have won seven 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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| India Wins | 7 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 0 |
| Tied Matches | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
Their previous bilateral T20I series was played in India in January 2024. India won the first two matches, while the third was decided after two Super Overs following a tie.
India vs Afghanistan 1st 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 1st T20I Talking Points
India’s top-order combination is one of the main questions before the match. Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan provide several attacking options, but the final playing XI and batting order will only be confirmed at the toss.
Afghanistan’s spin strength could shape the middle overs. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad give Ibrahim Zadran different match-ups, while the return of Naveen-ul-Haq adds experience with the new ball and at the death.
India vs Afghanistan 1st 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 1st T20I live cricket streaming?
You can watch India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I live cricket streaming on WebCric. This page also includes the match time, venue, squads, preview and complete series schedule.
When is the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I?
The 1st T20I will be played on Sunday, 13 September 2026. It is the opening match of a three-game series.
What time does India vs Afghanistan live streaming start?
The match is scheduled to start at 14:00 GMT or 7:30 PM IST. WebCric live cricket streaming access is expected to appear near the scheduled start time.
Where will India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I be played?
The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi, India.
Who is hosting the India vs Afghanistan T20I series?
Afghanistan are the official hosts, but all three T20 internationals are being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Who are the captains for India and Afghanistan?
Shreyas Iyer captains India and Ibrahim Zadran leads Afghanistan. Tilak Varma is India’s vice-captain.
How many matches are in the India vs Afghanistan T20 series?
The 2026 series contains three T20I matches, scheduled for 13, 15 and 17 September in New Delhi.
Is Harshit Rana in India’s squad?
No. Harshit Rana was ruled out after suffering a rectus femoris strain. Yash Thakur was named as his replacement on 10 September.
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