The historic Afghanistan tour of India 2026 is all set to take place in Delhi. The first match of the series is scheduled to take place on 13th September 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. There has been a lot of craze and excitement among the fans for this series, with old faces coming back to their respective sides.
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AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Afghanistan Tour of India 2026, 1st T20I

If we look at the recent matches, India are coming off a series win against Zimbabwe. On the other hand, Afghanistan will be playing their first T20I after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. According to the AFG vs IND Dream11 prediction today match, some of the best T20 batsmen in the world will be the ones to watch out for. Let's have a look at the complete details of the match in depth.
Afghanistan vs India Match Details
| Series | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs India, 1st T20I |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 13th September 2026 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Scorecard | AFG vs IND 1st T20I Scorecard |
AFG vs IND Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats (Last T20I Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 95 Runs |
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | 4 Wickets |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India | 81 Runs |
| Mayank Yadav | India | 3 Wickets |
AFG vs IND Toss Prediction
Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first. Iyer revealed that India have played a lot of matches at this ground and know that it suits the chasing side more.
Record of Chasing Teams at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of the smallest cricket stadiums in India and has been an excellent venue for chasing teams in T20 cricket. With a 70% win rate, captains winning the toss often prefer to bowl first and chase the target.
Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
Very Good | 70% |
AFG vs IND Playing 11 (Probable)
| Afghanistan Playing XI | India Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Abhishek Sharma |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | Sanju Samson (wk) |
| Sediqullah Atal | Ishan Kishan |
| Darwish Rasooli | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Tilak Varma |
| Mohammad Nabi | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Rashid Khan | Shivam Dube |
| Gulbadin Naib | Axar Patel |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Arshdeep Singh |
| Noor Ahmad | Varun Chakravarthy |
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AFG vs IND Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Shivam Dube and Mohammad Nabi |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Arshdeep Singh and Rashid Khan |
AFG vs IND Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Abhishek Sharma and Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Ishan Kishan and Rashid Khan |
Top Picks for AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | Batter |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
Budget Picks for AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | Afghanistan | All Rounder |
| Axar Patel | India | All Rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: I Kishan (vc), R Gurbaz
- Batters: A Sharma (c), I Zadran, S Iyer
- All-rounders: M Nabi, A Patel, A Omarzai
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, Rashid Khan, A Singh

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: I Kishan, R Gurbaz (c)
- Batters: A Sharma, I Zadran, S Iyer
- All-rounders: M Nabi, A Patel, S Dube
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, Rashid Khan (vc), N Ahmad

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the AFG vs IND match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
AFG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Players to Avoid
As per the AFG vs IND Dream11 team prediction, Darwish Rasooli and Vaibhav Suryavanshi can be avoided in your team. Vaibhav might not be part of India's Playing 11 as they already have two established openers.
Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Darwish Rasooli | 8 Cr |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 8 Cr |
AFG vs IND Weather & Pitch Report at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is expected to offer a hard, batting-friendly pitch for the AFG vs IND match. Batters should enjoy the conditions, while pacers may get some help with the new ball. The weather will be partly cloudy with a temperature of 28°C, 80% humidity, and a 0% chance of rain, ensuring a full match.
| Temperature | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Hard Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Batters |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 149 Runs |
AFG vs IND H2H Records
India have dominated this T20I rivalry, winning 7 of the 9 matches against Afghanistan. One match ended in a tie, and one produced no result, while Afghanistan are still looking for their first T20I victory over India.
Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 0 |
| India (IND) | 7 |
No Result/Tied | 2 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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India are likely to win the 1st T20I of the series against Afghanistan in Delhi.
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