India faces rain threat in ongoing quarter-final against Afghanistan
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

India is playing against Afghanistan in a quarter-final match on September 27, 2026. There's concern over rain affecting the match, as a washout would allow India to advance to the semi-finals due to their higher seeding. This context adds pressure on both teams as they aim for a win amidst the weather uncertainties. The situation remains fluid as play unfolds.
- •Match taking place on September 27, 2026.
- •Rain could lead to a washout and India advancing.
- •India has a higher seeding than Afghanistan.
- •The match status is currently in progress.
- 7:25 AMESPNcricinfo — Rain threat looms over lopsided India vs Afghanistan quarter-final
"In case of a washout, India will go through to the semis on account of their higher seeding
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