India and Afghanistan begin their three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The opening match is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, according to FanCode’s current listing, with live streaming available through the platform. Official match information.
Shreyas Iyer leads India, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi feature among the batting options, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are included in the bowling attack. BCCI squad announcement.
Although the series is being played in Delhi, Afghanistan are the designated hosts. All three matches will take place at the same venue, with the remaining fixtures scheduled for September 15 and September 17. Official series announcement.
When does India vs Afghanistan start?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Afghanistan, first T20I |
| Date | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Scheduled start | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Live streaming | FanCode |
The timing follows the broadcaster’s latest match listing. FanCode match page.
How to watch live on Android and iPhone
Fans can access the match through FanCode’s official website or mobile app. Android users can install the app from Google Play, while iPhone and iPad users can download it from Apple’s App Store.
Use these official links:
- Android: Download FanCode from Google Play.
- iPhone and iPad: Download FanCode from the Apple App Store.
- Watch online: Open the India vs Afghanistan live match page.
After installing the app, sign in and select the first India vs Afghanistan T20I. Check the available viewing options and activate the relevant pass if required.
Is the live stream free?
FanCode is free to download, but the app offers paid passes and in-app purchases. Installing it does not automatically provide full-match video access. Viewers should check the fixture’s current price and any available offers before purchasing. Official App Store listing.
Sanju Samson included; India make bowling change
Samson and Kishan are both listed as wicketkeepers in India’s updated squad. Their inclusion gives the team options, although neither player’s place in the starting XI is confirmed by the squad announcement.
The BCCI has named Yash Thakur as Harshit Rana’s replacement after Rana sustained a rectus femoris strain during a match simulation on September 7. Thakur joins an updated squad that also includes Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy. BCCI squad update.
Afghanistan’s listed squad includes captain Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi. These are squad selections rather than confirmed playing XIs. Official squad listing.
Full series schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| First T20I | September 13, 2026 | Delhi |
| Second T20I | September 15, 2026 | Delhi |
| Third T20I | September 17, 2026 | Delhi |
All three fixtures will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. BCCI schedule confirmation.
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