India and Afghanistan face off in first ODI in Dharamsala
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 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
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Afghanistan weather report: Orange alert, thunderstorms and hail threat loom over 1st ODI in Dharamsala
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch, Dharamsala weather forecast, pitch report and predicted XI
"Rain and thunderstorms threaten to disrupt the first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala. With key players like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya already out, the weather forecast predicts wet conditions and a significant chance of precipitation on match day. Fans are concerned that the DLS method might be needed if play is affected.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 5:00 AMIndia vs Afghanistan weather report: Orange alert, thunderstorms and hail threat loom over 1st ODI in Dharamsala
Rain and thunderstorms threaten to disrupt the first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala. With key players like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya already out, the weather forecast predicts wet conditions and a significant chance of precipitation on match day. Fans are concerned that the DLS method might be needed if play is affected.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:35 PMIndia 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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