Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness is the biggest storyline heading into the India vs Afghanistan T20I series 2026, with the pace spearhead named in the squad but subject to a late fitness call. Shreyas Iyer’s world champions host Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for three matches from September 13 to 17, a series that doubles as the final tune up before the Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026 Schedule
All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with Afghanistan named the designated home side for the series despite hosting away from home.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | September 13, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | September 15, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | September 17, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:00 PM |
Squads for the India vs Afghanistan T20I Series
Both squads carry heavy changes from their previous assignments, with fitness clearances shaping several selections on the Indian side.
India’s T20I Squad
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build on a breakout Zimbabwe series where he became the youngest player to score a men’s T20I half century.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Captain |
| Tilak Varma | Vice captain |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter |
| Shivam Dube | All rounder |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | All rounder, subject to fitness |
| Axar Patel | All rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All rounder, subject to fitness |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Spinner |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spinner |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Pace bowler, subject to fitness |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pace bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Pace bowler, subject to fitness |
Four names carry fitness tags, and how they come through training in Delhi will decide the final XI for the opener. Samson’s return after missing the Zimbabwe tour, and Bumrah’s inclusion despite ongoing workload management, are the two calls worth watching closest.
Afghanistan’s T20I Squad
Ibrahim Zadran takes charge for the first time as Afghanistan’s full time T20I captain, leading a squad packed with senior campaigners.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Captain |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper |
| Noor Rahman | Wicketkeeper |
| Sediqullah Atal | Batter |
| Darwish Rasooli | Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All rounder |
| Gulbadin Naib | All rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Spinner |
| Nangyal Kharoti | Spinner |
| Noor Ahmad | Spinner |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Spinner |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Pace bowler |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | Pace bowler |
| Naveen ul Haq | Pace bowler |
Rashid Khan’s spin attack looks as deep as any Afghanistan have fielded, with four frontline slow bowlers named. Naveen ul Haq’s return after a shoulder stress fracture adds real teeth to the pace unit alongside Fazalhaq Farooqi, giving Zadran options that full member sides would envy at world number 10.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Fans can watch every match of the series through the FanCode app and website, according to FanCode’s own coverage details.
- Live streaming, FanCode app and website, available on mobile, web and connected TVs
- Partner platforms, JioTV and JioTV+, Amazon Prime, Crex, Jagran, Playbox, Watcho, Tata Play Binge and Times Prime
- Coverage, all three T20Is from Delhi, September 13, 15 and 17, 2026
- TV broadcaster, not yet confirmed at the time of writing, to be updated once announced
Fans outside India relying on a partner app should double check regional availability before match day, since not every partner platform carries international access.
Tickets for the India vs Afghanistan T20I Series in Delhi
Tickets for all three matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium are being sold through the ThumpN app.
- Official platform, ThumpN app, booking window opened on August 21, 2026
- Venue, Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, all three matches
- Match dates, September 13, 15 and 17, 2026
- Secondary market, remaining passes listed on Viagogo, though prices there run above face value
Delhi crowds have historically turned up strong for India fixtures, and with the Asian Games squad overlap generating extra interest, seats for the opener look likely to move fastest.
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Bumrah’s Fitness and Sooryavanshi’s Form Frame This Series
This series gives both fan bases plenty to track before the Asian Games begin. FanCode will stream the series, while ThumpN will sell Delhi tickets, giving fans everything they need to follow the action from September 13. Afghanistan, fielding a spin heavy attack under a first time captain, arrive with nothing to lose against the top ranked side.
FanCode will stream the series, while ThumpN will sell Delhi tickets, giving fans everything they need to follow the action from September 13.
