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India vs Afghanistan T20 Series 2026: Afghanistan have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India. Ibrahim Zadran will lead the Afghan side, while fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has made his return to the squad.
Although Afghanistan are the designated hosts, all three matches of the series will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Schedule: Check All Match Dates and Venues
The India vs Afghanistan T20I series will consist of three matches. The opening game will be played on September 13, followed by the second T20I on September 15. The series finale is scheduled for September 17.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 13 | 1st T20I | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| September 15 | 2nd T20I | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| September 17 | 3rd T20I | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
All three games will take place at the same venue, giving Delhi cricket fans the opportunity to watch the complete T20I series.
Afghanistan Announce T20I Squad: Ibrahim Zadran to Lead Against India
Afghanistan have named Ibrahim Zadran as captain for the series. The squad features several experienced T20 campaigners, including Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai.
The Afghan side will also have the services of Naveen-ul-Haq, whose return adds further depth to their pace bowling department.
Naveen-ul-Haq Returns as Afghanistan Name Squad for India Series
Naveen-ul-Haq's inclusion is one of the major talking points from Afghanistan's squad announcement. He is expected to play an important role in the team's pace attack alongside Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Afghanistan also have plenty of options in the spin department, with Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Nangeyalia Kharote included in the squad.
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Afghanistan Squad vs India: Check Full List of Players
Afghanistan Squad: Ibrahim Zadran (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Noor Rahman (Wicketkeeper), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Naveen-ul-Haq.
The squad has a balanced combination of experienced players and young talent, with Afghanistan possessing strong options in both batting and bowling.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Series: First Bilateral Clash Since 2024
The upcoming series will mark the return of bilateral T20I cricket between India and Afghanistan after January 2024. The two teams have met in other formats since then, but their next three-match T20I contest will be their first bilateral series in the shortest format in more than two years.
India and Afghanistan have played only one bilateral T20I series so far.
India Dominated Previous T20I Series 3-0
The first bilateral T20I series between the two nations was played in January 2017. India won all three matches to complete a 3-0 series victory.
The final game remains one of the most memorable encounters between the two teams. The match went into a second Super Over before India eventually secured a thrilling victory.
India T20I Squad: When Will Team India Announce Its Players?
While Afghanistan have already revealed their squad, India's T20I squad is yet to be announced.
The Indian team management has regularly experimented with its T20I combination and given opportunities to young players. As a result, some changes could be expected when the selectors name the squad for the Afghanistan series.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Focus Ahead of India vs Afghanistan T20 Series
Young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi could be one of the players attracting significant attention ahead of the series. He has been getting opportunities in India's T20 setup, and fans will be eager to see whether he features against Afghanistan.
His inclusion could provide another opportunity for the young batter to make an impact on the international stage.
India vs Afghanistan T20 Series 2026: Key Players to Watch
The series will feature several high-profile T20 players. For Afghanistan, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Naveen-ul-Haq could play key roles.
For India, attention will be on the final squad selection and the young players who may receive an opportunity. With all three matches scheduled in Delhi, fans can expect an exciting contest between two teams with contrasting strengths.
The India vs Afghanistan T20 Series 2026 will therefore be an important opportunity for both sides to test their combinations, assess emerging talent and build momentum in T20 cricket.
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