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India Plays as 'Away' Team in Delhi for Afghanistan T20I Series
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:51 PM
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India will compete as the away side in the Afghanistan T20I series hosted in Delhi, a decision driven by venue logistics and match scheduling. The move, explained by cricket authorities, aims to streamline the series under current conditions.
India will take the role of the away side in the Afghanistan T20I series that is being played in Delhi. The decision was made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to simplify logistics and match arrangements.
The series, scheduled to start on 9 September, will see both teams playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but the official designation of India as the away team is a formality that does not affect the venue.
Officials say the arrangement helps with crowd management and broadcasting rights, ensuring a smooth flow of matches for fans and media alike.
India’s players and coaching staff are preparing for the series under normal conditions, with no change in training or strategy due to the away designation.
The series is expected to generate significant viewership, with both teams looking to secure a win in the high‑profile T20I format.
The series, scheduled to start on 9 September, will see both teams playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, but the official designation of India as the away team is a formality that does not affect the venue.
Officials say the arrangement helps with crowd management and broadcasting rights, ensuring a smooth flow of matches for fans and media alike.
India’s players and coaching staff are preparing for the series under normal conditions, with no change in training or strategy due to the away designation.
The series is expected to generate significant viewership, with both teams looking to secure a win in the high‑profile T20I format.