IND vs AFG: 1st T20I to go as per schedule as DDCA drops massive statement
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The IND vs AFG first T20I will be played on September 13.
India are going to face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, and the first game will be played in Delhi, with the two teams set to meet at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13.
The series will be important for India as the team continues to manage thier squad ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. The second and third T20Is against Afghanistan are scheduled for September 15 and 17, also in Delhi at the same venue.
India will then travel to Japan for a one-off T20I against Japan on September 22 before starting their Asian Games campaign on September 28. With several matches coming in a short period, the team management will be looking closely at player fitness and combinations.
However, the first Afghanistan T20I had come under a cloud of doubt because of the BRICS Summit held in Delhi on September 12 and 13. The Delhi Traffic Police had raised concerns over the traffic and security arrangements required for both events.
The Delhi Traffic Police had written to the DDCA on September 09, asking it to consider moving the match to a date after the BRICS Summit.
According to the letter, the Summit is expected to bring a large number of foreign delegates, dignitaries and VVIPs to Delhi. This would require extensive traffic arrangements, including heavy deployment of police personnel.
IND vs AFG 1st T20I set to start as planned
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The first T20I between India and Afghanistan will now go ahead as scheduled on September 13. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) confirmed the development on Thursday after holding a meeting with the Delhi Traffic Police.
The confirmation came after the traffic authorities had earlier requested the DDCA to consider postponing the match because of the BRICS Summit. The DDCA later said that it had received assurance of all necessary support and arrangements from the Delhi Traffic Police.
“India-Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley Stadium will go ahead as scheduled,” the DDCA said in a post on X.
“Following a meeting with Delhi Traffic Police, DDCA has been assured of all necessary support and arrangements. No postponement,” it added.
When will the India vs Afghanistan first T20I be played?
The first T20I will be played on September 13, 2026, in Delhi.
Where will the India vs Afghanistan first T20I be played?
The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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