Afghanistan to Tour India in June 2026: One-Off Test and Three ODIs Scheduled
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday that Afghanistan will tour India this June, starting with a single Test match, followed by a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series.
“Afghanistan will play one Test match from June 6 to June 10, 2026, in New Chandigarh, followed by a three-match ODI series,” said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in an official release. Notably, the Test match will not count towards India’s World Test Championship cycle.
The scheduling reflects a strategic focus on white-ball cricket as teams gear up for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, prompting the arrangement of three ODIs after the Test match.
The ODI series will kick off on June 14, 2026, in Dharamshala, with the second match in Lucknow on June 17 and the final ODI in Chennai on June 20. All matches are set to start at 1:30 PM IST.
This tour provides an important opportunity for both teams to fine-tune strategies ahead of the World Cup and offers cricket fans across India a chance to witness high-quality international cricket in multiple venues.
FAQ: Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 – Test & ODI Series
Q1: When will Afghanistan tour India in 2026?
Afghanistan will tour India in June 2026, starting with a one-off Test match followed by a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series.
Q2: Where and when is the Test match scheduled?
The Test match will be played in New Chandigarh from June 6 to June 10, 2026. Note that this match is not part of India’s World Test Championship cycle.
Q3: Why is only one Test match scheduled?
The focus is shifting towards white-ball cricket ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, which is why the tour includes three ODIs after the Test match.
Q4: When and where will the ODI series take place?
1st ODI: June 14, 2026 – Dharamshala
2nd ODI: June 17, 2026 – Lucknow
3rd ODI: June 20, 2026 – Chennai
All ODI matches will start at 1:30 PM IST.
Q5: What is the significance of this tour?
the tour provides both teams an opportunity to fine-tune strategies ahead of the World Cup and allows cricket fans across India to enjoy high-quality international cricket across multiple venues.
Q6: Who announced the schedule?
The schedule was confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in an official release on Monday.
