DDCA confirms India and Afghanistan T20 series schedule in Delhi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The Delhi District Cricket Association confirmed that the three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan will proceed as scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Initial uncertainty regarding the event arose after Delhi Police suggested a schedule adjustment due to security requirements for the BRICS Summit. The cricket association held meetings with local law enforcement and received assurances regarding the necessary support to host the matches. The series is set to begin on September 13, with subsequent matches taking place on September 15 and September 17. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian squad, while Ibrahim Zadran leads the Afghanistan team for the series. All fixtures will be held in New Delhi, concluding the upcoming international cricket schedule in the capital.
- •The first T20I between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for September 13 in New Delhi.
- •DDCA confirmed all three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- •Shreyas Iyer captains India and Ibrahim Zadran leads Afghanistan.
- •Security concerns related to the BRICS Summit have been resolved.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — DDCA breaks silence on India-Afghanistan 1st T20I after BRICS Summit raises security concerns in Delhi
"The eagerly anticipated first T20I match between India and Afghanistan is on track for September thirteenth, with Delhi officials pledging robust security for the event. The matches will unfold at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Shreyas Iyer will lead the Indian squad. Afghanistan is expected to showcase a formidable spin attack, spearheaded by the talented Ibrahim Zadran.
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