Match Time, Venue, Where to Watch & Full Squads- IPL

India and Afghanistan are set to lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The series marks the beginning of India’s preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, with captain Shubman Gill leading a strong squad against Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan side. With several young players looking to cement their places in the ODI setup, the series promises to be an important one for both teams.

India will be without star batter Virat Kohli, who has been ruled out due to injury. His absence opens the door for players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and other middle-order contenders to stake their claim for a regular spot in the ODI side. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will rely on experienced campaigners such as Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to challenge the hosts in unfamiliar conditions.

The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala is expected to provide assistance to both batters and fast bowlers, making for an exciting contest. India will start as favourites due to their strong batting depth and home advantage, but Afghanistan have repeatedly shown they can trouble top teams with their quality spin attack and fearless approach.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Match Details

Where to Watch India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI

India Squad

• Shubman Gill (Captain)

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• KL Rahul

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Prasidh Krishna

• Shreyas Iyer

• Rohit Sharma

• Hardik Pandya

• Washington Sundar

• Harsh Dubey

• Ishan Kishan

• Arshdeep Singh

• Gurnoor Brar

• Prince Yadav

Afghanistan Squad