India bats first after winning toss against Afghanistan in test match

India captain Shubman Gill won the toss on June 6, 2026, and chose to bat against Afghanistan in a one-off test in New Chandigarh. This marks the second test between the two nations, with their first being in 2018. India’s team includes debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, while Afghanistan features debutant Nangeyalia Kharote. The pitch is expected to benefit batsmen initially, with spin coming into play later in the match.

• 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — India wins the toss and chooses to bat against Afghanistan in a one-off cricket test