IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Afghanistan Tour of India 2026, One-Off Test

India and Afghanistan will lock horns in a one-off Test match scheduled from June 6 to June 10, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match will begin is set to begin at 9:30 AM IST, with the fixture serving as the first match of Afghanistan’s tour of India, which will also feature a three-match ODI series.

One of the best Test batsmen in the world, Shubman Gill, will captain the Indian side, with KL Rahul named as his deputy, while Hashmatullah Shahidi continues to lead Afghanistan. The home team will miss the services of senior players Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, creating space for emerging talents such as Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey. As per our IND vs AFG Dream11 prediction, one of these players might get a chance to make their Test debut for India.

Afghanistan will rely on their young spin resources as Rashid Khan is not part of the Test squad, while experienced batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shahidi will carry batting responsibilities in the absence of Ibrahim Zadran. While the encounter does not count towards the ICC World Test Championship standings, it remains a significant contest for both teams.

India vs Afghanistan Match Details

IND vs AFG Dream11 Team Today Stats

IND vs AFG Toss Prediction

As per our IND vs AFG Dream11 team prediction, the team winning the toss will most likely opt to bat first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The stadium is set to host its first Test match, making it a historic moment for Indian Test cricket.

Record of Chasing Teams at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is set to witness a landmark moment as it stages its maiden Test match, with India taking on Afghanistan in a one-off encounter. It becomes the 31st stadium in India to host a men's Test match.

IND vs AFG Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

India played their last Test match against South Africa, where they were whitewashed by 2-0. One of the best batsmen in India, Yashasvi Jaiswal, was the leading scorer for the side in that last clash, as he scored 71 runs in that match. While Ravindra Jadeja took 6 wickets in that game. Although he has been rested for this one-off test against Afghanistan.

IND vs AFG Captain & Vice Captain Choices

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keeper: R Gurbaz
• Batter: KL Rahul(c), S Gill, Y Jaiswal(vc), S Sudharsan, S Atal
• All-rounder: A Omarzai, W Sundar
• Bowlers: K Yadav, Q Ahmed, P Krishna

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keeper: R Gurbaz(vc)
• Batter: KL Rahul, S Gill(c), R Shah, Y Jaiswal, H Shahidi
• All-rounder: N Reddy, W Sundar
• Bowlers: M Siraj, Z Rahman, H Dubey

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IND vs AFG match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today (Afghanistan Tour of India 2026) Players to Avoid

• Our IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction today match suggests that Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar might not feature in the starting 11 of the Indian side, so they can be avoided in your fantasy combinations.

IND vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

• The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is likely to offer assistance to both batters and bowlers throughout the Test. As the match wears on, the surface should become more favourable for batting. However, the wicket is also expected to gradually lose pace, which could bring spinners into play by the later days.
• Weather conditions in Mullanpur are likely to be warm on the first day of the Test match. The temperature is expected to reach around 38°C in the afternoon. Although a few thunderstorms are possible during the early part of the day. Most of the match is expected to be played under sunny skies.

IND vs AFG H2H Records

India has a 1-0 record against Afghanistan in Test cricket. The only Test between the two teams was played in Bengaluru in 2018, where India won by an innings and 262 runs. After eight years, the two sides are set to meet again in the longest format.

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