Published on: Sep 12, 2026 6:59 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 11, 2026 3:51 pm IST
After a lot of ifs and buts, finally the India vs Afghanistan T20I series will be played according to its original schedule. Afghanistan will be hosting India for the first time in a 3-match T20I series, which will take place at the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The venue may be in India, but the Afghanistan Cricket Board will be the host of this series. The first of the three games will be played on September 13, whereas the remaining two fixtures will be played on 15th and 17th September, respectively. Team India has never lost a T20I to Afghanistan and will look to build on their sensational record against Ibrahm Zadran and his men. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 1st T20I, AFG vs IND at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Team India will enter this contest as the firm favorites. Having won all 9 T20Is played between the two sides, the Indian team will have their tails up heading into this contest. For Afghanistan, their spinners remain their perennial weapon, who can unsettle the Indian batters. It promises to be a competitive clash between two quality sides, though India appear to hold a slight edge, with the win‑probability meter expected to tilt in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 1st T20I, AFG vs IND at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
AFG: 6% win chance IND: 94% win chance
For more than the last year or so, Abhishek has been a consistent performer for India in T20Is and also has scored the most runs for the team. He remains a key bet at the top for Team India.
Fresh of leading East Zone to the Duleep Trophy title, with an exhilarating 270 in the first innings, Ishan will play a pivotal role batting at no 3 for Team India.
The newly appointed T20 skipper of Afghanistan has been in scintillating form of late, scoring 424 runs in his last 9 knocks at a breathtaking average of 70.67. Zadran will be a key bet at the top.
Perhaps Afghanistan's best all-rounder, Azmatullah remains a key bet with both bat and ball for the hosts. He will play a crucial role with both bat and ball.
Check out our prediction for the AFG vs IND 1st T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Afghanistan will host India for the first time in a three‑match T20I series, with all games scheduled at the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While the venue is in India, the series is officially under the banner of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, making it a unique occasion in international cricket.
India enter the contest riding high on confidence after a 3‑0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe in Harare. Their dominance over Afghanistan in the shortest format is remarkable, the two sides have met nine times in T20Is, and India have emerged victorious on every single occasion. In fact, across formats, Afghanistan are yet to register a win against India, underlining the gulf in experience and depth between the two teams.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer will be banking on his big guns to fire. Sanju Samson’s flair, Abhishek Sharma’s aggression, Ishan Kishan’s explosiveness, Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin, and the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh provide India with a well‑rounded arsenal. With such firepower, India will look to extend their unbeaten streak and keep their astonishing record intact against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan step into a historic moment as they host India for the first time in a three‑match T20I series, with Ibrahim Zadran leading the side in his maiden assignment as skipper. The challenge could not be sterner — India, a team Afghanistan have faced nine times in T20Is without a single victory, and across formats, the record remains winless.
For Afghanistan, the spotlight will be on their core performers. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive batting at the top, coupled with Zadran’s leadership and consistency, will be crucial in setting the tone. The middle order boasts experience in Mohammad Nabi, while the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad remain Afghanistan’s biggest weapons against India’s batting depth. Azmatullah Omarzai’s all‑round skills add balance, giving the side versatility in both departments.
India arrive with momentum and depth, but Afghanistan’s hunger to break the jinx could inspire a spirited performance. If their key players fire collectively and seize crucial moments, this series may finally present the golden chance for Afghanistan to script their first‑ever win over India across formats. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 9 IND won: 9 AFG won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA: L L W W W RECENT form AFGHANISTAN: L L L W W
Afghanistan and India have collided 9 times in the past in the shortest format of the game. India has remained unbeaten in all 9 meetings between the two teams in this format. In fact, India has never lost to Afghanistan across formats.
How will the two teams, i.e., Afghanistan vs India, fare in the 1st T20I? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy/Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran (C), Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqui/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st T20I match between Afghanistan and India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi:
Captains may prefer to field first, as chasing under lights has historically been successful at this venue. Dew often tilts the balance toward the side batting second, allowing them to pace their innings with clarity. With short boundaries, no total is safe at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which could be another reason for the toss-winning skipper to choose fielding.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 1st T20I match of Afghanistan vs India in India 2026 will take place live on the FANCODE App. TV streaming for this series will be available live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
The Indian team has never lost to Afghanistan in a T20I and will look to continue with their scintillating form in the format against this opposition. India is playing a home game, which is being hosted by Afghanistan. This means they will have the home advantage working in their favor. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, India, are expected to win the AFG vs IND 1st T20I match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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