Afghanistan Tour of India 2026: Schedule, Teams, Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 is an important series for both teams, especially with India looking to test squad depth and Afghanistan trying to make the most of limited red-ball opportunities. This page covers the full schedule, squads, match predictions, betting tips, and key updates for the series.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 overview
India will host Afghanistan in a short but interesting bilateral series in June 2026. The tour includes one Test match and a three-match ODI series, giving both sides a chance to prepare for bigger assignments later in the year.
- Tournament: Afghanistan Tour of India 2026
- Format: One Test and three ODIs
- Start date: 6 June 2026
- Final date: 20 June 2026
- Host country: India
- Teams: India and Afghanistan
- Total matches: 4
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 schedule
Below is the full Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 schedule.
| Date | Match | Venue | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10 June 2026 | India vs Afghanistan, Only Test | New Chandigarh | |
| 13 June 2026 | India vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI | Dharamsala | |
| 17 June 2026 | India vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI | Lucknow | |
| 20 June 2026 | India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI | Chennai |
Teams in Afghanistan Tour of India 2026
This series features two sides with very different situations. India come in with much greater depth and home advantage, while Afghanistan continue to search for regular opportunities in Test cricket and more consistency across formats.
- India
- Afghanistan
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 venues
The series will be played across four venues in India. Conditions are likely to vary across the Test and ODI matches, which should make team selection and betting angles more interesting.
- New Chandigarh – Only Test
- Dharamsala – 1st ODI
- Lucknow – 2nd ODI
- Chennai – 3rd ODI
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 squad news
India have rested Jasprit Bumrah for the series as part of workload management, while KL Rahul has replaced Rishabh Pant as vice-captain for the one-off Test. India’s squad also shows a clear interest in testing depth, with younger players and fringe names getting opportunities in both the Test and ODI groups.
Afghanistan have their own important absences, with Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran rested from the one-off Test squad. That weakens their experience and balance, especially in a format where they already play very little cricket.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 squads
India Test squad
Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.
India ODI squad
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.
Afghanistan Test squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Ikram Alikhil, Afsar Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Nangialai Kharoti, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Mohammad Saleem, Ziaur Rahman, Rahmanullah Zadran.
Afghanistan ODI squad
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Nangialai Kharoti, Allah Ghazanfar, Rashid Khan, Fareed Malik, Bilal Sami, Ziaur Rahman, Sediqullah Atal.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 match predictions
Criclines will cover every match from the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 with dedicated prediction pages. These previews will include probable XIs, pitch reports, key players, betting tips, and the best betting angles for each game.
The Only Test is especially important because India are expected to rotate slightly while Afghanistan are dealing with the reality of limited Test exposure. The ODI matches may offer a more competitive betting environment, especially if Afghanistan can get their stronger white-ball names on the park.
Best betting tips for Afghanistan Tour of India 2026
This series offers different betting angles depending on the format. The Test match is likely to favour India strongly, while the ODI leg may create more player-market opportunities.
- India are likely to start as strong favourites in the Only Test at home
- Afghanistan may be more competitive in ODI player markets than in outright match markets
- Spin-friendly conditions in Lucknow and Chennai could make bowling markets more attractive
- Team news will matter a lot because both sides have rested or rotated important players
Players to watch in Afghanistan Tour of India 2026
A few names could shape this series more than others, either because of leadership, form, or the conditions expected in India.
- Shubman Gill – India captain and one of the key batting anchors in both formats
- KL Rahul – Important senior batter and vice-captain for the Test
- Azmatullah Omarzai – One of Afghanistan’s most important all-round players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – A dangerous ODI batter who can change games quickly
- Kuldeep Yadav – Could be a major wicket-taking threat in Indian conditions
Who will win Afghanistan Tour of India 2026?
India will begin the series as the clear favourites overall. They should win all the matches unless something truly unexpected happens. They have greater depth, stronger home conditions, and more proven match-winners across both the Test and ODI squads.
Afghanistan still have players who can produce individual moments, especially in white-ball cricket, but the team enters this tour with clear challenges. The lack of regular Test cricket and the absence of some important names for the red-ball leg make the task even harder.
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 latest updates
- Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the series
- KL Rahul has been named India’s vice-captain for the Test
- Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran have been rested from Afghanistan’s one-off Test squad
- India are considering spin-bowling balance options ahead of the Only Test
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