IND vs AFG: Team India could not have asked for a better start in the home assignment against Afghanistan. In the one-off Test match at Mullanpur, India completely outplayed Afghanistan and created history with a huge innings-and-300-run victory, the biggest win in India’s Test cricket history.
The match turned into a one-sided contest from the get-go. Shubman Gill-led Team India dominated the game across all facets of the game. They didn’t let the visitors dictate terms. Meanwhile, the attention shifts to white-ball cricket as both teams prepare for a three-match ODI series across Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai.
IND vs AFG: Team India enter ODI series with confidence
The Indian camp looked relaxed and confident after the historic Test win against the visitors. The batters played with patience and control in the red-ball game, while the bowlers never allowed Afghanistan to settle.
India’s spin attack made the biggest difference. Test debutant Manav Suthar also created constant problems for the Afghan batters. He took seven wickets in the game and deservedly won the man of the match.
The Indian batting lineup also looked in complete control. The team built a huge first-innings score and slowly pushed Afghanistan completely out of the contest.
But ODI cricket can often tell a different story.
Afghanistan may have struggled badly in the Test match, but they remain a dangerous side in white-ball cricket. Over the years, they have built a team filled with aggressive batters and quality spinners who can change matches very quickly.
That is why India will still take the ODI series seriously despite the massive Test victory.
Afghanistan look to bounce back
The visitors will now try to forget the painful Test defeat and focus on the shorter format, where they usually feel more comfortable.
Afghanistan’s biggest strength remains spin bowling. Players like Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman know Indian conditions very well because of their IPL experience. If the pitches help spin, Afghanistan can definitely make the matches competitive.
The batting unit also has players who like to attack from the beginning. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and others will look to play fearless cricket and put pressure on the Indian bowlers early.
Even though India start as favourites, Afghanistan have enough talent to challenge them in ODI cricket.
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IND vs AFG ODI series schedule and venues
The ODI series begins on Saturday, June 13, in Dharamshala. The beautiful stadium in the hills usually produces entertaining matches with good support for batters.
The second ODI will take place on Wednesday, June 17, in Lucknow at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, where bowlers often enjoy slower conditions.
The final ODI of the series will happen on Saturday, June 20, at Chennai’s famous Chepauk Stadium. Spin bowlers are expected to play a major role there once again.
All three ODI matches will start at 1:30 PM IST.
IND vs AFG 2026 ODI schedule and Live Streaming Details
1st ODI
India vs Afghanistan — June 13
Venue: Dharamshala
Time: 1:30 PM IST
2nd ODI
India vs Afghanistan — June 17
Venue: Lucknow
Time: 1:30 PM IST
3rd ODI
India vs Afghanistan — June 20
Venue: Chennai
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Fans can watch the matches live on official TV broadcasters and digital streaming platforms. After India’s historic Test win, cricket supporters will now hope the ODI series delivers closer contests and plenty of exciting moments.
India’s ODI Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya (doubtful), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey.
Afghanistan’s ODI Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Zia ur Rahman, Fareed Malik, Bilal Sami. Reserves: Qais Ahmad, Saleem Safi, Bashir Ahmad
