Afghanistan Tour of India 2026
The Afghanistan cricket team toured India in June 2026 for a multi-format series consisting of one Test match and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). The series was hosted across New Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai. India dominated the tour and secured victories in both the Test match and ODI series.
Series Overview
| Format | Matches |
|---|---|
| Test | 1 |
| ODI | 3 |
| Duration | 6 June – 20 June 2026 |
| Host | India |
| Winner (Test) | India |
| Winner (ODI Series) | India (3-0) |
Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6–8 June 2026 | One-off Test | New Chandigarh |
| 13 June 2026 | 1st ODI | Dharamshala |
| 17 June 2026 | 2nd ODI | Lucknow |
| 20 June 2026 | 3rd ODI | Chennai |
One-off Test Match
India vs Afghanistan
Venue: New Chandigarh
Result
India won by an innings and 300 runs.
Match Highlights
- India declared at 564/8.
- Debutant Manav Suthar starred with a six-wicket haul.
- Afghanistan were bowled out for 152 in the first innings.
- Following on, Afghanistan managed only 112.
- India recorded their biggest-ever Test victory.
Player of the Match
Manav Suthar
ODI Series Results
1st ODI – Dharamshala
Result
India defeated Afghanistan.
Highlights
- Strong batting performance from India’s top order.
- Bowlers restricted Afghanistan effectively.
- India took a 1-0 lead in the series.
2nd ODI – Lucknow
Result
India defeated Afghanistan.
Highlights
- Clinical all-round performance.
- India’s middle order delivered under pressure.
- Series secured with a 2-0 lead.
3rd ODI – Chennai
Result
India won by 9 wickets.
Highlights
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110.
- Rohit Sharma contributed 79 runs.
- Prasidh Krishna took 5 wickets for 23 runs.
- India completed a clean sweep of the ODI series.
Series Highlights
India’s Dominance
The series showcased India’s depth in both batting and bowling. Young players seized their opportunities while senior players provided stability.
Key Moments
- India’s biggest-ever Test victory.
- Manav Suthar’s dream Test debut.
- Prasidh Krishna’s maiden ODI five-wicket haul.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century in Chennai.
- India completed a 3-0 ODI sweep.
Top Performers
Most Runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal
- 110* in the third ODI
Rohit Sharma
- Consistent performances in the ODI series
Shubman Gill
- Valuable contributions throughout the tour
Most Wickets
Prasidh Krishna
- 5/23 in Chennai
Manav Suthar
- 6 wickets on Test debut
Washington Sundar
- Important wickets in the Test match
India ODI Squad
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
- Hardik Pandya
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
India Test Squad
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Washington Sundar
- Manav Suthar
- Gurnoor Brar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Harshit Rana
- Others
Afghanistan Squad
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain)
- Rahmat Shah
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammad Nabi
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Noor Ahmad
- Gulbadin Naib
- Others
FAQs
Who won the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026?
India won the one-off Test and swept the ODI series 3-0.
What was the biggest highlight of the tour?
India’s innings-and-300-run victory in the Test match and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century in the final ODI.
Who was the standout player of the Test match?
Manav Suthar impressed on debut with six wickets.
How many ODI matches were played?
Three ODI matches were played.
Which venue hosted the final ODI?
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Conclusion
The Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 was another successful home series for Team India. The hosts dominated both formats, while Afghanistan gained valuable experience against one of the strongest cricket teams in the world. The tour will be remembered for India’s record Test victory, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century, and several promising performances from emerging stars.
The Afghanistan tour consisted of 1 Test and 3 ODIs from 6–20 June 2026, with matches in New Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai. India won the Test by an innings and 300 runs and completed a 3–0 ODI sweep.
