India and Afghanistan get set for a one-off Test at New Chandigarh starting June 6. The fixture marks the beginning of Afghanistan’s multi-format tour of India, which includes three ODIs later in the month.
Shubman Gill captains a young Indian squad in their sole home Test of 2026. This match is a fantastic chance for some fringe players to shine and grab attention before the next round of games.
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Hashmatullah Shahidi leads the Afghan team. They don’t have many chances to compete in Tests, so this is huge. Afghan players like Rashid Khan and Rahmat Shah will need to draw on their experience to keep up with the Indians.
In this article, The Sporting News takes you through all the details related to how and where to watch the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan.
Where to watch India vs Afghanistan Test: Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch the one-off India vs Afghanistan Test match in India:
- TV channel: Start Sports Network, DD Sports
- Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
The match will be shown on TV on DD Sports and Star Sports Network in India, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does India vs Afghanistan Test kick off?
The one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), Punjab.
It will kick off at 9:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, June 6, in India.
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India vs Afghanistan squads, team news
India won’t have Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah; they’re rested. There’s a chance for Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar‘s debuts, while Rishabh Pant looks forward to his 50th Test.
Given that Sai Sudharsan‘s promotion to No. 3 appears locked in, Washington Sundar could pitch in as a third specialist spinner along with provide batting depth.
Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin charge, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna take care of the fast bowling.
India predicted playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Afghanistan named an experienced team, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi. They’ll count on stars like Rashid Khan and Rahmat Shah. India’s visitors hope Ibrahim Zadran and Azmatullah Omarzai help them pull off a win in just their second-ever Test match against the hosts.
Afghanistan predicted XI: Ibrahim Zadran, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Zahir Khan, Naveed Zadran, Nijat Masood.
Afghanistan tour of India 2026 schedule
Here’s the full schedule for Afghanistan’s tour of India 2026:
MatchDate(s)VenueTime (IST)TestJune 6-10Mullanpur9:30 a.m.1st ODIJune 13Dharamsala1:30 p.m.2nd ODIJune 17Lucknow1:30 p.m.3rd ODIJune 20Chennai1:30 p.m.
India vs Afghanistan: Betting odds
India are the favourites to win this one-off Test match at 1.03 on Dafa, while the odds for Afghanistan to win are 12.50.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
TeamOddsIndia1.03Afghanistan12.50
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