The Afghanistan national cricket team is set to tour India in June 2026 for a short but crucial bilateral series featuring one test match and three one-day internationals (ODIs). In addition, the schedule was officially announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India from June 6 to 10, 2026, at the new Chandigarh Stadium in Chandigarh. Most importantly, this test match will not be part of the world test championship cycle; it will be a standalone test.
Also Read: From Mercedes Luxury to Electric SUVs: March 2026 Is a Dream Month for Car Lovers in India
After that one test match, the teams will compete in a three-match ODI series. The first ODI is scheduled on June 14, 2026, in Dharamshala. The second ODI will take place on June 17, 2026, in Lucknow, and the final third ODI is set for June 20 in Chennai. All three matches are set to begin in the afternoon, as per Indian timings, at 1:30 PM.
| IDFC First Bank Afghanistan Tour of India | |||||
| No. | Day | Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| 1 | Saturday | 06-Jun-26 | 9:30 AM | Test | New Chandigarh |
| 2 | Sunday | 14-Jun-26 | 1:30 PM | 1st ODI | Dharamshala |
| 3 | Wednesday | 17-Jun-26 | 1:30 PM | 2nd ODI | Lucknow |
| 4 | Saturday | 20-Jun-26 | 1:30 PM | 3rd ODI | Chennai |
This tour will offer valuable practice for the teams and for Afghanistan; it’s an opportunity to gain experience in Indian situations. On the other hand, India will use the series to test combinations ahead in the future international tournaments. Overall, the tour is strategically crucial for both teams.
With a standalone test and three vital ODIs, this series can be more than a routine series. It’s a test of Afghanistan’s growth and India’s bench strength.