Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium To Host Afghanistan's 3 T20Is Against India In September 2026

For the first time, the Afghanistan men’s cricket team will host India in a bilateral series. According to a report by the Times of India, Afghanistan will take on India in a three-match T20I series, although all three matches will be played in India.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is scheduled to host the series in September 2026 ahead of the Asian Games, and, according to a BCCI source, an official announcement is expected soon.

“BCCI and ACB share a good relationship. BCCI has been helping other boards like Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe by sending Indian teams to play series there to boost the finances of those boards. An understanding has been reached between BCCI and ACB in this regard. An official announcement will be made after a few

modalities are completed,” a BCCI source was quoted as saying by TOI on Tuesday.

As per the available information, the three T20Is will be played on September 13, 16, and 19.

“The BCCI facilitated an understanding between the ACB and the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) for Delhi to serve as the home base for Afghanistan during the series. The DDCA is also scheduling its Delhi Premier League T20 accordingly,” the source said.

“The itinerary has been shared with India’s national selection committee since it has to pick a 15-member T20 squad for the Asian Games later in September. The cricket competition at the Asian Games is scheduled to begin on September 23. The selectors will pick the team accordingly,” the source added.

Due to geopolitical issues in Afghanistan, the Afghan team has been playing its home matches in India and the United Arab Emirates for several years. In the past, it has also hosted international series in Ireland and Dehradun.

One-off Test in Mullanpur from June 6

Afghanistan are set to face India in a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series this month. The historic Test match is scheduled to be played at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur from June 6 to 10, while the three ODIs will take place on June 13, 17, and 20 in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai, respectively.

Shubman Gill will captain India in both the Test and ODI series. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the home assignment, while Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar and Vidarbha spinner Harsh Dubey have earned their maiden India call-ups in both formats.