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Afghanistan vs India, AFG vs IND, Today Match Prediction
AFG vs IND Win Probability
Toss Winner - India won the toss and choose to bowl first
India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets
Will India continue its winning streak against Afghanistan?
- Ibrahim Zadran has scored 424 runs in the last nine games with an average of 70.67 for Afghanistan.
- The average 1st innings score at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is 173 runs.
- Shreyas Iyer has scored 311 runs with a strike rate of 145 in the last 10 matches.
India to win
| Tournament: | India tour of Afghanistan, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.3°C|Partly Cloudy |
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AFG vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
Afghanistan is set to face India in the 1st match of the Afghanistan tour of India 2026 on September 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
After a gap, Afghanistan will once again be seen playing in the T20 format. They last participated in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, where, during the group stage, they won two out of their four matches but were ultimately eliminated from the tournament.
India’s performance in the T20 format has not been impressive since winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, having faced defeats in consecutive series against Ireland and England.
But a positive for India is that they achieved a 3-0 clean sweep against Zimbabwe in their most recent series.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AFG
W
W
L
L
W
AFG
183/5 in 17.5 10.26
ICC WCT20 2026
New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets182/6 in 20.0 9.1
IND
W
W
W
L
L
IND
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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212/4 in 20.0
AFG vs IND 2024
Afghanistan tied with India (India win Super Over by 10 runs)1/2 in 0.3
0/0 in 0.0
AGMT20I
Match abandoned
112/5 in 18.2
TEAMS PREVIEW
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan is regarded as the second-best T20 team in Asia, but they are failing to live up to expectations. While they have performed well in bilateral series, they have yet to make a significant mark in international cricket against major teams or in ICC tournaments.
They have a magnificent match-winner capable of turning the tide of any game single-handedly; however, despite his stellar performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, their form has not been consistent, and shortcomings have been repeatedly evident.
Afghanistani fans will have high hopes for their team in this series against India, with Ibrahim Zadran set to lead the side as captain.
Captain Ibrahim Zadran has been delivering consistently impressive performances with the bat; in his last nine matches, he has scored 424 runs at an average of 70.67 and a strike rate exceeding 132. Additionally, top-order wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz will also be there to support him; he has scored 321 runs in his last nine matches at a strike rate of over 153.
Afghanistan has a brilliant spin bowling attack that could pose a significant challenge for the Indian batters. Rashid Khan, who has been delivering consistently excellent performances, has claimed 14 wickets at an economy rate of 5.3 in his last eight matches. Meanwhile, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has also been in superb form, taking 14 wickets in his last nine matches.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Ibrahim Zadran ©, Rahmatullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Noor Ahmed, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi
India Preview
Since winning the T20 World Cup 2026, some shortcomings have become evident in India’s performance in this format. They lost a series by 2-0 against Ireland and subsequently suffered a 4-0 defeat in England. However, a 3-0 victory was indeed achieved against Zimbabwe. So Indian fans will certainly expect the team to put up a good performance at home.
Team India is once again ready to showcase its brilliant game under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. Captain Iyer has also been performing consistently well with the bat; he has scored 311 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 38.88 and a strike rate of over 145. Supporting him will be Ishan Kishan, who is also performing well, having scored 280 runs in the last 10 matches at a strike rate of over 138.
In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah's return will undoubtedly strengthen the team's bowling attack; he is someone who has single-handedly won major matches for the team at every level. Bumrah has taken 121 wickets in 45 matches in his T20 career, maintaining an economy rate of 6.51.
Arshdeep Singh could also be seen delivering a stellar performance in this series, having taken 135 wickets in the 91 matches played in his T20 career.
India Predicted Playing XI:
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer ©, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Thakur
India Actual Playing XI:
Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Sunny conditions are expected at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 33°C and 26°C.
AFG vs IND Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is traditionally known to be a batting-friendly surface. The flat and firm nature of the wicket early in the match allows batters to play their shots freely and score good runs. However, as the game progresses, spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs. The fast outfield and relatively short boundaries definitely provide scoring opportunities for batters. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 173, indicating the potential for a high-scoring game.
Toss: To Bowl
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing targets has been easy here. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.
AFG vs IND
Winning Prediction
India has the advantage of playing at home, and the return of Jasprit Bumrah significantly boosts their bowling attack, while Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan provide stability in the batting department. Despite recent series losses against Ireland and England, India's 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe should have restored some confidence. So India will be favourites to win this match. On the other hand, Afghanistan's biggest strength is their spin trio of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmed. If the pitch offers a turn, they can trouble India's batting order.
India to win
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