India and Afghanistan are set to begin their first-ever bilateral ODI series when they face off in the opening match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on June 14. The three-match series carries added significance as both teams begin preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Led by Shubman Gill, India enter the series with a blend of youth and experience. Yashasvi Jaiswal returns to the ODI setup, while Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar provide stability to the side. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will rely on stars such as Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi to challenge the hosts.
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Where to Watch India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live?
Fans in India can catch the live telecast of the match on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi and their HD channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Match Date and Start Time
The opening ODI will be played on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
Match Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
Predicted Playing XIs
India Predicted XI
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (c), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna
Afghanistan Predicted XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
India vs Afghanistan ODI Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | June 14 | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | June 17 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | June 20 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 1:30 PM |
India will start as favorites after their recent success against Afghanistan in red-ball cricket, but the visitors have repeatedly proven to be a dangerous white-ball side capable of upsetting top teams. The Dharamsala ODI promises to be an exciting start to the series.
