IND vs AFG Weather forecast for 1st ODI, Dharamsala (June 13)
(Courtesy : BCCI)
Dharamsala will host IND vs AFG 1st ODI on Saturday, June 13.
India and Afghanistan are all set to face each other in the first ODI of a three-match series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Rohit Sharma is back in the ODI setup, while the hosts will be without Virat Kohli, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Afghanistan, meanwhile, enter the series with a strong ODI record, and they will be eager to challenge the home side. This series marks the start of both teams’ preparation for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027, which reportedly will be played from October 04, 2027, to November 21, 2027.
India will be looking to bounce back after recent ODI losses against Australia and New Zealand. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have won their last four bilateral ODI matches.
In the recent IPL 2026 several international matches have seen rain interruptions, and there is a possibility that the weather could once again have an impact on the IND vs AFG 1st ODI in Dharamshala.
Weather report of Dharamsala for IND vs AFG 1st ODI
The IND vs AFG first ODI will begin at 1:30 PM (IST), with the toss scheduled for 1:00 PM (IST) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dhamamsala.
According to the weather forecast, there is a significant chance of rain in Dharamshala on Saturday. The temperature is expected to hover around 22° C during the afternoon, while humidity levels could remain close to 50%.
Reports suggest that the probability of rainfall will increase during the afternoon hours. There is a high chance of showers between 1 PM and 4 PM, which could affect the start of the first innings of IND vs AFG 1st ODI and may force temporary interruptions.
The weather is expected to be cloudy throughout the day with chances of rain being more than 60% between 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. While conditions are not pointing towards a washout, rain remains a concern, and we may see reduced over game.
The good news is that weather conditions are expected to improve later in the evening. Forecasts indicate that the chances of rain will significantly reduce after 4 PM, which will increase the chances of a good and quality game between India and Afghanistan.
Will rain affect the IND vs AFG 1st ODI in Dharamsala?
There is a high chance of rain, over 60% prediction on June 13 in Dharamsala between 1 PM and 1 PM (IST).
When and where will the IND vs AFG 1st ODI take place?
The IND vs AFG first ODI will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dhamamshala on June 13, 2026.
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