The BCCI announced the schedule for India’s June 2026 home series against Afghanistan, featuring one Test in New Chandigarh and three ODIs.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday, March 2, announced the official schedule for India’s upcoming multi-format series against Afghanistan. The Afghanistan men’s team will tour India in June 2026 for one Test and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
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India are currently competing in the T20 World Cup and have secured a place in the semi-finals. In contrast, Afghanistan endured a disappointing campaign, exiting in the group stage after losses to New Zealand and South Africa.
Following the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, players from both teams will feature in IPL 2026. Once the IPL ends, Afghanistan will travel to India for the bilateral series.
The tour is expected to attract strong interest, with senior Indian stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still active in the 50-over format despite retiring from Tests and T20Is.
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One-Off Test In New Chandigarh
As per the BCCI’s announcement, the two teams will begin the series with a one-off Test match from June 6 to June 10, 2026. The match will be played in New Chandigarh and will start at 9:30 AM IST.
The red-ball contest will give both sides a chance to test their bench strength and combinations ahead of future international assignments.
Three-Match ODI Series Across Three Venues
After the Test, India and Afghanistan will compete in a three-match ODI series.
The first ODI will be played on June 14, 2026, in Dharamshala. The second match will take place in Lucknow on June 17, followed by the third and final ODI in Chennai on June 20. All ODI matches will begin at 1:30 PM IST.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Schedule:
- June 6–10: One-off Test – New Chandigarh (9:30 AM IST)
- June 14: 1st ODI – Dharamshala (1:30 PM IST)
- June 17: 2nd ODI – Lucknow (1:30 PM IST)
- June 20: 3rd ODI – Chennai (1:30 PM IST)
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