India vs Afghanistan T20I Series 2026: Schedule & Squads

New Delhi, India — The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) have formalised a three-match T20I series to be played at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi from September 13 to September 17, 2026. The series will be hosted by the ACB despite being staged entirely in India, while India will use the fixtures as a direct preparation window for its 2026 Asian Games campaign.

Naveen-ul-Haq Returns for India T20Is

DELHI, India — Naveen-ul-Haq is set to return to international cricket after being included in Afghanistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India. The series will also mark Ibrahim Zadran’s first assignment as Afghanistan’s T20I captain.

Afghanistan Beat Ireland by 92 Runs as Rashid Takes Six

BREDA, Ireland — Afghanistan moved ahead in the five-match ODI series after defeating Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI on Friday, August 8. Ibrahim Zadran’s 84 helped Afghanistan post 299 for 8 in a rain-shortened 47-over contest before Rashid Khan produced a six-wicket haul to bowl Ireland out for 207 in 33.4 overs.

Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Preview, Head-to-Head Record, Team News and What to Expect from Series Opener

Ireland vs Afghanistan 1st ODI:The Afghanistan tour of Ireland 2026 gets underway with the first One-Day International (ODI) at Bready Cricket Club in Northern Ireland on Wednesday, August 5. The opening fixture marks the beginning of a five-match ODI series between two sides that have developed one of the most competitive rivalries among emerging cricket nations over the past decade.

Rashid Khan’s Five-Wicket Masterclass Powers MI London to 45-Run Win Over Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred 2026

London: Rashid Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance with the ball as MI London defeated Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in Match 18 of The Hundred Men 2026 at The Kia Oval. After posting an imposing 183/6 in 100 balls, MI London bowled out Manchester Super Giants for 138 in 95 balls, with Rashid claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul (5/17). The comprehensive victory propelled MI London to second place in the points table on net run rate while keeping their playoff hopes firmly alive.