The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the schedule for Afghanistan’s upcoming multi-format tour of India in June 2026. This exciting tour includes a one-off Test match followed by a three-match ODI (One-Day International) series, giving cricket fans plenty to look forward to across formats.
🏏 Tour Overview
After competing in major ICC events this year, the Afghanistan men’s cricket team will travel to India in June for a compact but highly competitive series. The tour marks a significant opportunity for Afghanistan as they continue to expand their presence in international cricket and challenge strong teams away from home.
📅 Official Match Schedule
Here’s the complete itinerary for the Afghanistan tour of India in June 2026:
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-off Test | June 6–10, 2026 | New Chandigarh | 9:30 AM IST |
| 1st ODI | June 14, 2026 | Dharamsala | 1:30 PM IST |
| 2nd ODI | June 17, 2026 | Lucknow | 1:30 PM IST |
| 3rd ODI | June 20, 2026 | Chennai | 1:30 PM IST |
This series will kick off with a five-day red-ball Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, honoring the venue’s status as India’s 31st Test cricket ground.
Following the Test, the focus shifts to the 50-over format with three ODIs scheduled across iconic Indian cricket venues — HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, and MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
📌 Why This Tour Matters
✔️ Historic Context – The Test match marks only the second time India and Afghanistan will meet in the longest format, the first being in 2018.
✔️ ODI Development – This will be one of Afghanistan’s first bilateral ODI series against India, a crucial stepping stone ahead of future ICC tournaments.
✔️ Cricket Fans Excited – With formats spanning both Test and ODI, fans can enjoy a variety of competitive cricket throughout June.
🏆 Looking Ahead
This multi-format tour not only strengthens cricketing ties between India and Afghanistan but also provides valuable match experience for both teams — particularly with bigger events like the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and future series on the horizon.
Stay tuned for more updates as team lineups, squad announcements, and broadcast details are revealed closer to the tour dates!
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