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India to Face Afghanistan in Three-Match T20I Series in Delhi, BCCI Confirms
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the Indian cricket team will play a three‑match Twenty‑20 International series against Afghanistan in Delhi.
The BCCI has officially announced that India will contest a three‑match T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi. The decision follows a series of discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cricket ties between the two nations.
The matches are scheduled to take place at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, a venue that has hosted numerous international fixtures in recent years. While specific dates have not yet been released, the series is expected to be a key part of India’s summer cricket calendar.
Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket has made this encounter particularly significant. The Afghan side has shown steady improvement in the T20 format, and the series offers India a chance to test its squad against a competitive opponent.
The BCCI’s confirmation underscores India’s commitment to fostering cricketing relationships with emerging teams, and the series is anticipated to draw considerable attention from fans across the country.
The matches are scheduled to take place at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, a venue that has hosted numerous international fixtures in recent years. While specific dates have not yet been released, the series is expected to be a key part of India’s summer cricket calendar.
Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket has made this encounter particularly significant. The Afghan side has shown steady improvement in the T20 format, and the series offers India a chance to test its squad against a competitive opponent.
The BCCI’s confirmation underscores India’s commitment to fostering cricketing relationships with emerging teams, and the series is anticipated to draw considerable attention from fans across the country.