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India vs Afghanistan 1st TEST: The India vs Afghanistan (IND vs AFG) 1st TEST Match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, India, on 6th June. The match will start at 09:30 AM IST. India have won the toss and have opted to bat.
India vs Afghanistan (IND vs AFG) Match Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Afghanistan (IND vs AFG) |
| Series | Afghanistan tour of India 2026 |
| Date-Time | 6th June-2026 (Saturday), 09:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar, Star Sports |
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India vs Afghanistan 1st TEST match scorecard: The Afghanistan (AFG) team lacks experience in the Test format. While the team has defeated sides like Ireland and Zimbabwe, beating a formidable team like India presents a different kind of challenge. Afghanistan might also feel the absence of experienced bowlers like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in this match. Overall, considering team composition and experience, the Indian team holds the upper hand in this match.
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India opt to bat: IND vs AFG Confirmed Playing 11
India (IND) Confirmed Playing 11: 1. KL Rahul(WK), 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 3. Sai Sudharsan, 4. Shubman Gill(C), 5. Rishabh Pant(WK), 6. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Manav Suthar, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. Prasidh Krishna, 11. Kuldeep Yadav
Afghanistan (AFG) Confirmed Playing 11: 1. Sediqullah Atal, 2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 3. Abdul Malik, 4. Rahmat Shah, 5. Hashmatullah Shahidi(C), 6. Afsar Zazai(WK), 7. Azmatullah Omarzai, 8. Sharafuddin Ashraf, 9. Nangeyalia Kharote, 10. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, 11. Mohammad Saleem Safi
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