After the recent Test match, India (IND) and Afghanistan (AFG) are now preparing for one-day Cricket. The first ODI of their three-match series will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, June 13.
India has had a tough time in their last five ODIs, managing to win just one. With the 2027 World Cup approaching, this series offers them a chance to address past mistakes and build a stronger team. They will rely on a relatively inexperienced pace attack, as both Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are being rested. Shubman Gill aims to make a significant impact.
Afghanistan, in contrast, has been performing well recently, remaining unbeaten in their last five ODIs. However, past success doesn’t ensure future victories. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, the team is eager to showcase their skills in India, where they will be playing for the next few years.
IND vs AFG: Match Details
| Match | India vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Afghanistan tour of India, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, June 13, 1:30 PM |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala: Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium typically favors batting, especially during the first innings. Scoring runs is generally easier here due to the shorter boundaries and fast outfield. The pitch also offers good bounce, which benefits fast bowlers. Winning the toss here usually means opting to bat first and aiming for a total above 360-380 runs.
IND vs AFG: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 04 |
| Won by IND | 03 |
| Won by AFG | 00 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | March 05, 2014 (IND Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | October 11, 2023 (IND Won) |
IND vs AFG: Predicted Playing XIs
India
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Saleem, AM Ghazanfar, Ziaur Rahman
IND vs AFG: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Rohit Sharma