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IND vs AFG Only Test: Following the thrilling conclusion of IPL 2026, it is now time for red-ball cricket for fans. The Indian national cricket team is set to take the field for a one-off Test match against Afghanistan. This contest will be played starting June 6, 2026 (Saturday), at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST.
IND vs AFG One-off Test Match Details
- Match: India vs Afghanistan, One-off Test
- League: Afghanistan tour of India 2026
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
- Date and Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:30 AM IST
- Live Broadcasting & Streaming: Jio Star Network channels, JioStar (App & Website)
IND vs AFG Match Preview: Indian Soil After 8 Years
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This marks only the second Test match in history between the two teams. Afghanistan made their Test debut against India in 2018, and this will be their first Test match on Indian soil since then. In the solitary Test played in 2018, the Indian team handed Afghanistan a crushing defeat by an innings and 262 runs. This time, the Afghanistan team will take the field aiming to avenge that past defeat and put up a tough fight against India.
Why is this match significant for Team India?
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The Indian team is set to play its first Test match of 2026. Although this match is not part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, it is crucial for the Indian team. The team's recent Test performance has been quite disappointing, marked by humiliating whitewashes in series against New Zealand and South Africa. Consequently, this match offers Team India a fantastic opportunity to regain its form and rhythm in red-ball cricket on home soil.
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IND vs AFG Pitch Report
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Mullanpur Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is set to host a Test match for the first time. With this, it will become the 31st venue in India to host a Test match.
- Early Days (Assistance for Pacers): Being a fresh pitch, fast bowlers are expected to get good movement and assistance during the initial days.
- Middle Days (Batting-friendly): As the game progresses, the pitch will settle down, making batting significantly easier.
- Final Days (Spinners' Domain): If the match extends to the final days (a rarity in India recently), spinners could dominate as the pitch begins to deteriorate.
Toss Decision: Given the pitch's behavior, winning the toss and opting to bat first would be a wise decision, as chasing a target in the fourth innings could prove extremely difficult.
IND vs AFG Test Head-to-Head Record
The history of Test cricket between the two teams is quite brief:
- Total Matches Played: 01
- Won by India: 01
- Won by Afghanistan: 00
- Tied/Drawn: 00
- First Test Match: June 14, 2018 (India won)
- Recent Test Match: June 14, 2018 (India won)
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