Afghanistan vs India Today's Match Prediction, 1st T20I - Who will win today’s match?
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Who will win today's 1st T20I match between AFG and IND (Source: BCCI)
Published - 13 Sep 2026, 02:45 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Afghanistan will take on India in the first T20I on Sunday, September 13, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The series marks a historic moment for Afghanistan as they host India in the latter’s own country for the first time. It will mark the start of a new cycle for the Afghans after the T20 World Cup 2026, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
On the other hand, the series will provide much-needed preparation for the Men in Blue ahead of the Asian Games. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is fresh from a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe and will be eager to continue their winning momentum, heading into a packed cricketing calendar.
AFG vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, September 13 | Afghanistan vs India | 1st T20I | Arun Jaitley Stadium | 7:30 PM |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 05 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 09 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 149 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 221/9 (20) by India vs Bangladesh, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 116/10 (18.2) by Namibia vs India, 2026 |
| Highest Score Chased | 212 [212/3 in 19.1 overs] by South Africa vs India, 2023 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 142 by England vs Afghanistan, 2016 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
AFG vs IND Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 09 |
| Afghanistan | 00 |
| India | 08 |
| No Result | 01 |
Afghanistan vs India Predicted Playing 11
Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran (capt), Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi/ Naveen-ul-Haq
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
Players to watch out for in ZIM vs IND:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND):
Having found it tough to leave a mark in his debut series in England, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally notched up a couple of half-centuries in Zimbabwe. As he dons the Indian jersey for the first time on home soil, all eyes will be once again on the teenage sensation as fans expect some fireworks from his willow.
Rashid Khan (AFG):
The wrist spinner is the highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 193 scalps from 115 innings. Known for outfoxing the best batters in the world, Rashid will face a stern test against India’s explosive batting lineup and will hold the key for Afghanistan to keep them to a low score.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.