Delhi Traffic Police Requests DDCA To Reschedule IND vs AFG 1st T20I 2026 Due To BRICS Summit

New Delhi is abuzz, but not just for cricket. The opening match of the three-T20I series between India and Afghanistan, scheduled for this Friday, September 13, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, is now under scrutiny. The Delhi Traffic Police have formally requested the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) to consider rescheduling the fixture, citing significant logistical and security challenges posed by the 18th BRICS Summit. Yash Thakur Replaces Injured Harshit Rana in India's Squads for IND vs AFG T20I 2026 and Asian Games 2026.

IND vs AFG 1st T20I 2026 to Be Rescheduled? 

Delhi Traffic Police has requested DDCA to reschedule the cricket match on 13th September between India and Afghanistan, at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

DDCA has told them it’s not their event and if any change in the date happens, it will be notified in due course: pic.twitter.com/nmyVoXgMGZ

— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2026

The high-profile BRICS Leaders' Summit is set to take place from September 12 to 13, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, involving numerous VVIP movements and extensive security protocols across the capital. This coincides directly with the original date of the first T20I, which is expected to draw a crowd of 20,000 to 30,000 spectators, according to police assessments.

Security Concerns Mount Amidst Diplomatic Event

Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Dinesh Kumar Gupta, confirmed that extensive security and mobility protocols are being implemented to ensure the smooth transit of foreign delegates attending the BRICS Summit. The Delhi Traffic Police have communicated that managing the dual demands of VIP security for world leaders and providing adequate security for a large-scale international cricket match simultaneously would be a formidable task. Roads leading to and from the Arun Jaitley Stadium are likely to be heavily impacted by traffic diversions and regulated movement for the summit.

Traffic advisories have already been issued for September 11-13, detailing 'controlled areas' and diversion points across key routes in Delhi. The Delhi Traffic Police also announced the rescheduling of court hearings and the National Lok Adalat due to the summit, underscoring the scale of disruption expected. Rohit Sharma Addresses ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2027 Future Amid Retirement Rumours.

Series Details and Broadcasters

The India-Afghanistan series is a three-match affair, with all games originally slated for the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The matches are scheduled as follows:

Despite being played in India, Afghanistan is the designated home team for this series, part of their Future Tours Program. India will be led by Shreyas Iyer, while Ibrahim Zadran captains the Afghanistan side.

Head-to-Head (T20Is):

India holds a dominant record against Afghanistan in T20 Internationals, winning eight of their nine completed encounters, with one match ending without a result. Their most recent clash in the format was during the 2024 T20 World Cup, where India emerged victorious.

What Lies Ahead?

While the Delhi Traffic Police's request is significant, there has been no official announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) regarding a confirmed rescheduling of the September 13 match. Interestingly, there were earlier discussions where the ACB had proposed advancing the series to September 11, 13, and 14 to capitalize on cultural events and boost viewership, but the DDCA had not received confirmation on those changes. As the opening match draws closer, both cricket fans and city commuters will be keenly awaiting an official update on the fixture, with the diplomatic event taking clear precedence in the national capital's planning.

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