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Fans will witness exciting cricket as India will meet Afghanistan in the first T20I match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 13th September at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs AFG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Abhishek Sharma – India’s explosive left-hander has now featured in 46 T20Is, amassing 1,438 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 190.46, with 10 fifties and 2 centuries. He has also chipped in with 7 wickets with his left-arm spin. |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Still at the beginning of his international journey, Vaibhav has already made an impressive mark across 6 T20Is, scoring 193 runs at a strike rate of 189.22. His record includes two half-centuries, with a best of 81, while his T20I career remains focused on his batting. |
Top Picks:
Ishan Kishan – A substantial body of T20I cricket has seen Kishan accumulate 1,328 runs from 45 matches and 45 innings, including 10 fifties and a century, with his highest score standing at 103. His career strike rate of 148.04 underlines the attacking approach he brings to the format. |
Azmatullah Omarzai – Omarzai has developed into a genuine two-dimensional T20I contributor for Afghanistan, registering 824 runs in 66 matches while taking an impressive 54 wickets. His bowling record includes three four-wicket hauls, with best figures of 4/9. |
Budget Picks:
Gulbadin Naib – Afghanistan’s experienced all-rounder has built a sizeable T20I record, playing 85 matches and scoring 1,070 runs, including four fifties, while his medium-pace bowling has produced 35 wickets. His best T20I figures remain 4/20. |
Varun Chakravarthy – Few Indian bowlers have matched Varun’s recent wicket-taking consistency in T20Is. Across 45 matches, the mystery spinner has collected 73 wickets, including one five-wicket haul and two four-wicket hauls, with career-best figures of 5/17. |
IND vs AFG Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Abhishek Sharma & Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
Vice-Captain | Ishan Kishan & Azmatullah Omarzai |
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Ishan Kishan (VC), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Abhishek Sharma ©, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Axar Patel, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Ishan Kishan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters – Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ©
- All Rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai (vc)
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Rashid Khan, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Yash Thakur | NA | NA |
Darwish Rasooli | NA | NA |
IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
Punt Picks | Varun Chakravarthy and Gulbadin Naib |
Dream11 Combination | 2-2-3-4 |
IND vs AFG Match Preview:
Afghanistan will take on India in the opening T20I of their three-match series on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. All three matches will take place in Delhi, with the second and third T20Is scheduled for September 15 and 17 respectively. Ibrahim Zadran will lead Afghanistan, while Shreyas Iyer will captain India, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain.
With the series beginning from this encounter, neither team has a previous completed match in the series to assess. Afghanistan have assembled a blend of attacking stroke-makers and experienced campaigners, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan carrying much of their match-winning responsibility. Meanwhile, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi add strength to the pace department. India also possess an exciting mix of youth and experience, with Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capable of providing an aggressive start. Further down the order, Iyer, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel provide batting depth, while Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy form a potent bowling combination. The BCCI have confirmed India’s squad for the series, while the Afghanistan Cricket Board have named a 15-member group under Ibrahim’s leadership.
India hold a dominant head-to-head record, having won all eight completed men’s T20Is against Afghanistan, but the visitors have developed into a stronger white-ball outfit and can push India in this contest. In particular, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad could play a major role on Delhi’s conditions, whereas Afghanistan’s top order must handle India’s new-ball pace effectively. India, on the other hand, will expect Bumrah and Arshdeep to make an impact during the powerplay before their spin options come into play. Moreover, the presence of several all-rounders gives India plenty of flexibility when adjusting their combination. As both sides build towards the upcoming Asian Games, this opening encounter should offer a valuable opportunity to test their combinations under competitive conditions.
IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 8 |
Afghanistan | 0 |
IND vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 30°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 191 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Neutral |
Winning % | 50% |
IND vs AFG Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan (wk)
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Tilak Varma (vc)
6) Shivam Dube
7) Axar Patel
8) Washington Sundar
9) Varun Chakravarthy
10) Jasprit Bumrah
11) Arshdeep Singh
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2) Ibrahim Zadran ©
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Darwish Rasooli
5) Gulbadin Naib
6) Azmatullah Omarzai
7) Mohammad Nabi
8) Rashid Khan
9) Noor Ahmad
10) Fazalhaq Farooqi
11) Naveen‑ul‑Haq
IND vs AFG Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the dominant head-to-head record, India is expected to win this match.
