India and Afghanistan face off in first ODI in Dharamsala
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
India will begin its 2027 World Cup preparations against Afghanistan in the first ODI at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on June 13. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 1:00 PM IST. India, led by Shubman Gill, will miss key players Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya due to injuries. Weather forecasts indicate a possibility of rain, with temperatures expected between 12°C and 18°C. Following this match, the teams will meet again in Lucknow on June 17 before concluding the series in Chennai on June 20.
- •India and Afghanistan play first ODI in Dharamsala on June 13
- •Shubman Gill captains India with Kohli and Pandya injured
- •Rain likely to impact the game in Dharamsala on match day
- •Second ODI scheduled for June 17 in Lucknow
- •Final match will take place on June 20 in Chennai
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch, Dharamsala weather forecast, pitch report and predicted XI
"India kicks off its 2027 World Cup preparations against Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday. Led by Shubman Gill, the team aims to build momentum despite missing Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya due to injuries. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports and JioStar, with weather potentially impacting the game.
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