Ibrahim Zadran and Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo)
The toss is expected to take place at around 6:30 PM IST, 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play. September 13: 1st T20I, New Delhi — 7 PM IST September 15: 2nd T20I — 7 PM IST September 17: 3rd T20I — 7 PM IST Weather could play a role in the opening T20I in Delhi. There is a 64% chance of precipitation on Sunday, according to AccuWeather. The rain chances are expected to be 10% or lower until noon before rising from 1 PM. They are around 40% at 6 PM and 37% at 7 PM, when the match begins. The chances remain around 40% for the next two hours before falling later in the evening.
They have won eight of the nine matches between the two teams, while one match ended without a result. Sooryavanshi played in the first two T20Is during India’s England tour before Samson returned to the playing XI for the final match. The team management now has another chance to assess both players ahead of the Asian Games in Japan. Samson and Abhishek Sharma have formed a more settled opening combination for India in T20Is. However, Sooryavanshi’s attacking style gives the team another option at the top. Where can fans watch the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I on TV? The match will be telecast live in India on the Sony Sports Network. India have dominated Afghanistan in T20Is. The chances of rain are expected to increase from the afternoon and remain a concern around the match. showers could cause interruptions While rain may not completely wash out the match. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy. Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Noor Rahman, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Naveen-ul-Haq India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
The 15-year-old could enjoy the Afghanistan attack, with none of their bowlers matching Bumrah’s quality. He comes into the series after a brilliant Duleep Trophy final, where he scored 270 and 80. The first T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The first T20I will start at 7 PM IST on Sunday.
Because t20Is remain the only format in which he is currently a regular for India, kishan will be keen to play. During Friday’s net session, Samson appeared slightly more in control, while Sooryavanshi spent time facing Jasprit Bumrah and learning how to deal with movement off the surface. Afghanistan’s pace could also suit Sooryavanshi’s aggressive, stand-and-deliver style. Samson’s omission in England after three failures also raised questions, especially given his experience in the format. India could also consider playing both Samson and Sooryavanshi if Ishan Kishan is ruled out. Kishan had a back injury scare during Friday’s net session. The three-match series will give India’s Asian Games-bound players valuable preparation against a strong Afghanistan side. Afghanistan have a world-class spin attack featuring Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Facing them in three T20Is will be a major test for India’s batters ahead of the Asian Games in Japan. When will the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I be played? Where will the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I be played? The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. What time will the India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I start? When will the toss take place?
India will begin their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday, with the team facing a selection call between young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.