How to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns

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India face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series from September 13.

All three matches will be played at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to the India team for the series.

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IND vs AFG T20I 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to India team

A three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan commences on September 13 in New Delhi.

While the series is being organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, the matches will be hosted in India, with games between September 13 and 17.

Shreyas Iyer will lead India while Tilak Varma will play as vice-captain. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is another name to watch out for in the team as he is set to return following his appearance in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final.

The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sanju Samson are all available for India, while injured Harshit Rana has been replaced by Yash Thakur.

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As for Afghanistan, Ibrahim Zadran will lead the side, while some notable names include Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq.

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India vs Afghanistan T20I 2026 schedule

Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 TV and streaming worldwide

* Some broadcasts and streaming services will be subject to local scheduling and may vary by territory.

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Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 in India

TV channel: Sony Sports Network

Live streaming: FanCode

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For viewers in India, the IND vs AFG T20I 2026 series will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on FanCode app and website.

Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 in Afghanistan

TV channel: Ariana TV

Live streaming: Ariana TV and MY e& app

For cricket fans in Afghanistan, the three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan can be watched on the Ariana TV and MY e& app

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Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 in UK

TV channel: JioHotstar

Live streaming: JioHotstar

The IND vs AFG T20I 2026 matches can be watched on JioHostar on live TV and streaming broadcasts in the UK.

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Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 in Pakistan

TV channel: A Sports TV

Live streaming: Tamasha

Broadcast and live streaming details for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series 2026 in Pakistan are available on A Sports TV and the Tamasha app.

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Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 in UAE & MENA

TV channel: Cricbuzz

Live streaming: Cricbuzz

Broadcast and live streaming details for the UAE and wider MENA region can be watched on Cricbuzz for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series 2026.

Where to watch IND vs AFG T20I 2026 in USA & Canada

TV channel:Willow TV

Live streaming:Willow by Cricbuzz

In the US & Canada, the matches are available to watch on Willow TV (TV and live streaming).

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IND vs AFG T20I 2026 start time worldwide

All three T20I matches are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. local time (IST) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

India (IST): 7:00 p.m.

Afghanistan (AFT): 5:30 p.m.

Pakistan (PKT): 6:30 p.m.

UK & Ireland (BST): 2:30 p.m.

USA & Canada (ET): 9:30 a.m.

UAE (GST): 5:30 p.m.

Sub-Saharan Africa (SAST): 3:30 p.m.

Australia (AEST): 11:30 p.m.

New Zealand (NZST): 1:30 a.m. (next day)

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