Afghanistan to host India in Delhi for first T20 series

A historic cricket series is being planned for this September, with Afghanistan set to host India for the first time in a bilateral contest. The three-match T20 International series is scheduled to take place in Delhi, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium slated to host matches on September 13, 16, and 19. While not yet officially announced, officials from both cricket boards have confirmed an understanding has been reached.

The series represents a significant milestone for Afghanistan cricket, marking its first time acting as host against India. Due to longstanding security and logistical challenges within Afghanistan, the team has played its designated home matches in neutral venues for years, including locations in India and the United Arab Emirates. For this series, the Board of Control for Cricket in India facilitated an arrangement with the Delhi and District Cricket Association to make the Arun Jaitley Stadium available as Afghanistan’s home ground. The DDCA is adjusting its local T20 league schedule to accommodate the fixtures.

The timing of the series provides crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the Asian Games, where the cricket competition begins on September 23....