Afghanistan tour of India 2026: Afghanistan tour of India 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, India will face co-hosts Afghanistan at 01:30 PM (IST) - 08:00 AM (GMT) Wednesday, 17th June 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IND vs AFG (India vs Afghanistan) Match Details
| Match | IND vs AFG |
| League | Afghanistan tour of India 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 17th June 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 PM (IST) - 08:00 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
India vs Afghanistan (IND vs AFG) Match Preview
India will aim to clinch the series by winning the next match on home soil. In the first ODI—which was reduced to 25 overs per side due to rain—the hosts restricted Afghanistan to 194 runs and comfortably chased down the target with seven wickets and 13 balls to spare. India's inexperienced bowling attack did not disappoint; debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey impressed.
For Afghanistan, the challenge is not just to win the match but also to stay alive in the series, as the third and final ODI is scheduled for June 20. Ahead of the next game, the visiting team will look to address their shortcomings—particularly in batting—to put up a tough fight against the strong Indian side. On the bowling front, Afghanistan will rely on the excellent spin of Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar.
IND vs AFG 2nd ODI, Pitch Report
Several matches have recently been played at the 'Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium' in Lucknow. This venue is set to host its tenth ODI match. Statistics leading up to this match reveal that teams chasing the target have dominated here, winning three of the last five matches. Therefore, the team winning the toss on Wednesday might decide to bowl first. The average first-innings score at this venue has been around 255.
Who will win today 2nd ODI match between India vs Afghanistan?
Aaj ka IND vs AFG match kon jeetega: The second ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played today, June 17, 2026, at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Given India's stellar performance in the first match and the home-ground advantage, the team is considered a strong contender to win today's match and clinch the three-match series.
- In the first ODI played in Dharamshala, India chased down Afghanistan's target of 194 runs with 13 balls to spare, securing a magnificent 7-wicket victory.
- Shubman Gill is in tremendous form; he led the team in the first match by playing a sensible, unbeaten innings of 84 runs.
- Playing in Lucknow offers the Indian team a distinct advantage, as the pitch there is balanced and suits their bowling—effective across all conditions—and their strong batting lineup.
IND vs AFG ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 5
- Won by IND- 4
- Won by AFG- 0
- Tied/No Result- 01
IND vs AFG Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill(C), 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. KL Rahul(WK), 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Harsh Dubey, 9. Prasidh Krishna, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Gurnoor Brar Singh
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ibrahim Zadran, 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 3. Sediqullah Atal, 4. Rahmat Shah, 5. Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Mohammad Nabi, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. AM Ghazanfar, 10. Mohammad Saleem, 11. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
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