IND vs AFG Live streaming details, when & where to watch 1st ODI of Afghanistan's tour of India
The IND vs AFG first ODI will be played in Dharamsala.
After the one-off Test in New Chandigarh, India and Afghanistan are set to shift focus to the ODI format with a three-match series, starting in Dharamsala. The series is an important part of India’s preparation for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 and will also give Afghanistan another chance to test themselves against a strong side like India.
Shubman Gill will be leading the Indian Men’s Cricket Team, while Hasmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan. The 1st ODI between India and Afghanistan will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM (IST) at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.
Rohit Sharma returns to the squad while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who replaced Virat Kohli, makes his comeback to the 50-over format after a gap. The Indian squad has plenty of quality players like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sunder, giving the team a strong balance.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, will rely heavily on their quality spin-attack led by Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman. Hashmatullah Shahidi has led Afghanistan quite consistently in ODI cricket, having won their last four matches in a row. They will be looking to use spinners to trouble India in Dharamshala, where the pitch gets slower as the match progresses.
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
- Matches Played: 4
- India Won: 3
- Afghanistan Won: 0
- Tied: 1
IND vs AFG 1st ODI Match Details
- Match: India vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
- Series: Afghanistan’s Tour of India 2026
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
- Match Time: 1:30 PM (IST)
- Toss Time: 1:00 PM (IST)
When to watch the IND vs AFG 1st ODI? Timing details
The first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The match will begin at 1:30 PM (IST), while the toss will take place at 1:00 PM (IST).
The venue for the opening ODI is the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, which is hosting an ODI between the two teams for the first time in this series.
How to watch the IND vs AFG 1st ODI in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network. The official TV broadcasters are:
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports 1 Hindi
- Star Sports 1 HD
- Star Sports 1 Hindi HD
For online streaming, the match will be available on the JioHostar app and website.
How to watch the IND vs AFG 1st ODI in Afghanistan?
In Afghanistan, the live streaming of the match is expected to be available on Tapmad, which has previously streamed India vs Afghanistan matches for the cricket fans in the region.
Where to watch IND vs AFG 1st ODI? Country-wise TV & live streaming
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Afghanistan: Tapmad
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- United Kingdom: Prime Video
- Australia: Prime Video
- USA & Canada: Willow TV, Willow by Cricbuzz
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Caribbean: ESPN
When and Where will the IND vs AFG 1st ODI take place?
The first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.
Where to watch the live telecast of the IND vs AFG 1st ODI in India?
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network.
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