The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedule for Afghanistan’s upcoming tour of India in June 2026. The tour includes one Test match and a three-match ODI series.
Test Match in New Chandigarh
Afghanistan will kick off their tour with a Test match in New Chandigarh. The match runs from June 6 to June 10, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM IST. This will be a key contest as Afghanistan continue to grow as a Test-playing nation.
Three-Match ODI Series
After the Test, the two teams move to the white-ball format. The ODI series starts on June 14 in Dharamshala. The second ODI takes place on June 17 in Lucknow. The series wraps up on June 20 in Chennai. All three matches start at 1:30 PM IST.
Full Schedule At A Glance
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | June 6–10, 2026 | New Chandigarh | 9:30 AM |
| 1st ODI | June 14, 2026 | Dharamshala | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | June 17, 2026 | Lucknow | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | June 20, 2026 | Chennai | 1:30 PM |
The series is officially titled the IDFC First Bank Afghanistan Tour of India. BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia made the announcement on March 2, 2026.
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