IND vs AFG Test Match 2026: What Time Will the India vs Afghanistan Test Begin? Check Match Timing, Live Streaming Details & Squads

IND vs AFG : India will begin its 2026 Test cricket campaign with a one-off Test match against Afghanistan starting on June 6. The match will not be a part of the ICC World Test Championship. Team India will be led by Shubman Gill, while Afghanistan will be captained by Hashmatullah Shahidi.

After nearly eight years, the two teams will once again face each other in Test cricket. Following the Test match, India and Afghanistan are also scheduled to play a three-match ODI series. Afghanistan are currently touring India for the multi-format series.

Match Venue: Mullanpur Stadium To Host Historic Clash

The one-off Test match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The venue is set to witness another significant chapter in the growing cricket rivalry between the two nations.

India Dominated The Previous Test Encounter

India and Afghanistan have played only one Test match against each other so far. That match took place in Bengaluru in 2018, where India, under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, registered a massive victory by an innings and 262 runs.

However, Afghanistan have evolved significantly over the past eight years. The team has emerged as a competitive force in international cricket, particularly in white-ball formats, and has recorded notable victories against top teams such as Australia and England.

Young Indian Squad Ready To Impress

India will field a young and exciting squad against Afghanistan. Alongside key players like Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, promising batter Devdutt Padikkal has also earned a place in the squad after impressive performances in IPL 2026 and domestic cricket.

Several young talents have been given opportunities in the series. Manav Suthar has received his maiden call-up to the Indian Test squad, while fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has also been included. Spinner Harsh Dubey is expected to showcase his bowling skills during the match.

India vs Afghanistan Test Match: Timing & Live Streaming Details

The India vs Afghanistan Test match will begin at 9:30 AM IST, while the toss is scheduled for 9:00 AM IST.

Where To Watch India vs Afghanistan Test Match Live?

Cricket fans can watch the live telecast of the match on Star Sports Network. The live streaming of the Test match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India Squad For Afghanistan Test

• Shubman Gill (Captain)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
• Sai Sudharsan
• Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
• Devdutt Padikkal
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Washington Sundar
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohammed Siraj
• Prasidh Krishna
• Manav Suthar
• Gurnoor Brar
• Harsh Dubey
• Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)

Afghanistan Squad For India Test

• Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain)
• Abdul Malik
• Sediqullah Atal
• Rahmat Shah
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Rahmanullah Zadran
• Afsar Zazai (Wicketkeeper)
• Ikram Alikhil (Wicketkeeper)
• Azmatullah Omarzai
• Sharafuddin Ashraf
• Nangyal Kharoti
• Qais Ahmad
• Bilal Sharif
• Samim Sharif