The India Vs Afghanistan T20 Series Schedule is taking shape, with India and Afghanistan set to face each other in a three-match T20 international series in September 2026. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed the proposed dates for the series, with all three matches scheduled to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The proposed matches are set to take place on September 13, 15 and 17, 2026. The dates were reportedly agreed upon by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following communication from the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
However, it is important to note that the BCCI and the Afghanistan Cricket Board have not yet issued a formal public announcement confirming the complete schedule. The dates currently being discussed are therefore considered the proposed schedule until both boards release an official confirmation.
India Vs Afghanistan T20 Series Schedule and Venue
As per the reported schedule, the three-match T20I series will be played entirely in New Delhi. The Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to host all three games, giving Indian and Afghan fans an opportunity to watch the two teams compete in a short bilateral T20 series.
Proposed India vs Afghanistan T20I Schedule
Format: Three-match T20I series
Dates: September 13, 15 and 17, 2026
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Home Team: Afghanistan
Series: India vs Afghanistan T20I series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has reportedly informed media rights holders to begin advance planning for scheduling, production arrangements, promotional activities and other preparations related to the series.
If the schedule goes ahead as proposed, it would also mark a significant moment for Afghanistan cricket. This is expected to be the first time Afghanistan officially hosts India in a bilateral series, although the matches will be played in New Delhi.
India’s Bangladesh Tour Faces Fresh Uncertainty
The proposed India-Afghanistan series has also created fresh uncertainty around India’s planned tour of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Cricket Board had been working on a six-match tour involving three T20 internationals and three ODIs.
The Bangladesh series had been tentatively planned for the period between September 1 and 13. However, the tour has remained uncertain amid concerns surrounding security and the broader situation between the two countries.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal had previously indicated that the board wanted the government to hold discussions with India regarding the proposed tour. He also sought assurances about the safety of the Indian team during its visit to Bangladesh.
So far, there has been no clear public confirmation from either the Bangladesh government or the BCCI regarding the final status of the tour.
With the Afghanistan series now reportedly scheduled for September 13, 15 and 17, at least part of the proposed window for the Bangladesh tour would overlap with the Afghanistan fixtures. This has made the Bangladesh tour even more difficult to finalize in its earlier form.
Why Has the Bangladesh Series Been Delayed?
The India-Bangladesh series was originally expected to take place in 2024 but was postponed following political unrest in Bangladesh. The country witnessed widespread anti-government protests during that period, followed by a change in government and a period of heightened tension.
The proposed tour was subsequently put on hold. Discussions later began about rescheduling the series for September 2026, but India has yet to give a final green signal for the tour.
Security Remains a Major Concern
Security has remained one of the biggest issues surrounding the proposed Bangladesh tour. Tamim Iqbal reportedly met Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam and requested government-level discussions with India.
The Bangladesh board wants assurances that the Indian team will receive adequate security throughout its stay in the country. Until those concerns are fully addressed, the future of the tour remains uncertain.
Diplomatic Communication Had Raised Hopes
There had been some signs of improving relations between India and Bangladesh, which had increased hopes that the cricket series could eventually take place.
India recently invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit in India. There have also been discussions between foreign ministers from the two countries. These developments had appeared to improve the possibility of the cricket tour going ahead.
However, the reported Afghanistan schedule has now added another complication to India’s September calendar.
Afghanistan Board Proposed September 14 Match
There could also be a change to the proposed India Vs Afghanistan T20 Series Schedule. According to the Cricbuzz report, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has approached the BCCI with a proposal to hold one of the matches on September 14, which falls on Ganesh Chaturthi.
The Afghanistan board has reportedly asked whether either the first or second T20I could be played on September 14 instead. The proposal would allow the series to coincide with the festival and could potentially add a special occasion around the match.
The final decision on the dates will depend on discussions between the two cricket boards.
Official Confirmation Still Awaited
For now, cricket fans should treat September 13, 15 and 17 as the proposed dates rather than a fully confirmed official schedule. The BCCI and Afghanistan Cricket Board are yet to make a formal announcement covering the final dates, venues and other match-day details.
The India Vs Afghanistan T20 Series Schedule is nevertheless expected to attract considerable attention, particularly because the series could have a direct impact on India’s September international calendar.
The possible clash with the proposed Bangladesh tour means the next few weeks could be important for determining India’s final schedule. If the Afghanistan series is confirmed as planned, the Bangladesh tour may need to be reconsidered, rescheduled or altered.
For Afghanistan, meanwhile, the series would be another major opportunity to compete against one of the world’s strongest cricket teams in the T20 format. For India, the three matches could provide valuable international preparation and another chance for the players to test themselves in the shortest format.
Until the two boards release the official announcement, fans will have to wait for clarity on the final dates, match order and whether the September 14 proposal for Ganesh Chaturthi will be accepted.
