How to watch India vs Afghanistan Test match 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details worldwide

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• India face Afghanistan in a one-off Test from June 6-10, 2026, in New Chandigarh.
• Play starts at 9:30 AM IST each day for India’s sole home Test for all of 2026.
• The game isn’t part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, so there won’t be any WTC points up for grabs.

One-off Test opens Afghanistan’s multi-format tour of India

The one-off Test is the start of Afghanistan’s month-long tour of India. After the red-ball game in New Chandigarh, they’ll play a three-match ODI series in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai.

This marks just the second Test and their first bilateral ODI series. The Test in New Chandigarh is India’s sole home Test for 2026, and no WTC points are on the line since it’s not part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship.

The subsequent ODIs will hand both teams valuable 50-over preparations for future ICC events, in particular the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 at New Chandigarh live worldwide

The India vs Afghanistan one-off Test math will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), Punjab, from June 6-10, with play starting at 9:30 a.m. IST each day.

India’s Test offers a peek into the team’s future with Shubman Gill at the helm. Many up-and-coming players will step into the spotlight in place of rested veterans like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Debutants and rising stars like Sai Sudharsan, whom coach Gautam Gambhir trusts batting at No. 3, are among the big focus.

On the other side, Afghanistan is chomping at the bit to show what they can do in the longest format. Despite playing only a few Tests since getting Test status in 2018, they see this as a crucial opportunity. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stresses that his team needs more red-ball action to grow. This match is their opportunity to challenge one of cricket’s best Test teams.

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Here’s everything you need to know about watching the India vs Afghanistan one-off Test match 2026 live around the world.

RegionBroadcaster/streaming platformIndiaStar Sports Network, JioHotstarAfghanistanAriana Television Network, ATN digital platformsPakistanPTV Sports, TapmadUnited KingdomTNT Sports, Discovery+AustraliaFox Cricket, Kayo SportsUSA & CanadaWillow TV, Willow by CricbuzzSouth AfricaSuperSport, SuperSport AppNew ZealandSky Sport NZ, Sky Sport NowUAE & MENACricLife, StarzPlay

Where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 live in India

• TV channel: Star Sports Network
• Live streaming: JioHotstar

Cricket lovers in India can watch the one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan live on Star Sports Network. Online streaming is available through JioHotstar app and website.

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Where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 live in Afghanistan

• Broadcaster: Ariana Television Network
• Live Streaming: ATN digital platforms

Ariana Television Network (ATN) digital platforms will provide live coverage of the New Chandigarh Test match for viewers in Afghanistan. Fans can also stream the match through ATN digital platforms.

Where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 live in the UK

• TV channel: TNT Sports
• Online live stream: Discovery+

The India vs Afghanistan one-off Test will be available on TNT Sports in the UK, with live streaming available on Discovery+.

Where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 live in the US

• TV & streaming: Willow TV

Cricket fans in the United States can watch the match live on Willow TV and its streaming platforms.

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Where to watch IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 live in Pakistan

• Broadcaster: PTV Sports
• Live streaming: Tapmad

Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch the match live on PTV Sports and via streaming platform Tapmad.

IND vs AFG one-off Test match 2026 at New Chandigarh start time worldwide

• India (IST): 9:30 a.m.
• Afghanistan (AFT): 9:00 a.m.
• Pakistan (PKT): 9:00 a.m.
• UK & Ireland (BST): 5:00 a.m.
• Australia (AEST): 2:00 p.m.
• USA (ET): 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
• South Africa (SAST): 6:00 a.m.
• New Zealand (NZST): 4:00 p.m.
• UAE (GST): 8:00 a.m.

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