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India to face Afghanistan in three T20Is in Delhi next month

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

India to face Afghanistan in three T20Is in Delhi next month

Summary

Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to September 17, 2026. This series serves as important preparation for India's Asian Games squad, scheduled to begin on September 24 in Japan. India seeks to improve following a challenging period, recently bouncing back from a 4-0 defeat against England to win 3-0 against Zimbabwe. The matches against Afghanistan will provide essential T20I game time and help assess team combinations ahead of the Asian Games cricket competition.

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By the Numbers

•Series runs from September 13 to September 17, 2026.
•Matches held at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi.
•This will be the second bilateral T20I series between the two teams.
•India's recent form includes a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe.
•The Asian Games men's cricket competition starts on September 24.

Latest Updates

11:30 AMYahoo Sports — India-Afghanistan T20I series confirmed, Delhi to host three matches before Asian Games

What they're saying

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Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi. The series is scheduled to take place from September 13 to September 17, 2026. This contest will serve as preparation for India's Asian Games squad. Players will get valuable T20I game time and assess combinations. The Asian Games cricket competition begins later in September 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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