Delhi Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I 2026
Stay updated on the India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I today, September 15, 2026. Get the latest Delhi weather forecast, including rain chances. India currently leads the three-match series 1-0. The match, a crucial encounter for Afghanistan to stay alive in the series, is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST.
Cricket fans in New Delhi are eagerly anticipating the second T20 International between India and Afghanistan today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. While India holds a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match series, the spotlight isn't solely on the teams' performance but also on the capricious Delhi weather, with forecasts indicating a chance of precipitation. India Likely Playing XI for 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan: Check Predicted 11.
The match, a crucial encounter for Afghanistan to stay alive in the series, is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time), with the toss slated for 7:00 PM IST. India secured a convincing seven-wicket win in the first T20I on Sunday, September 13, setting the stage for an intriguing battle today.
Weather Watch: What to Expect
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that rain could be a concern during the day, with a 55 percent chance of precipitation. However, good news for evening spectators and players is that the probability of rain significantly drops to just seven percent at night. Cloud cover is also expected to reduce to around five percent by the evening, potentially offering improved conditions for a full game.
This series falls within a period where intermittent showers are expected in the capital between September 13 and 16, based on earlier forecasts. The average daytime temperature for September in Delhi hovers around +33°C, with nighttime temperatures at +26°C. Historically, September in Delhi typically sees between 4 and 10 days with at least 1mm of precipitation, with average monthly rainfall ranging from 78.9mm to 128mm (approximately 3.1 to 5.1 inches).
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Series Context and Team Form
India, with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as his deputy, enters this match as the reigning ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions. They lifted the trophy in March 2026 under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, with Iyer taking over leadership in June 2026. Despite this, the team recently experienced a challenging phase in T20I cricket, losing consecutive bilateral series to Ireland and England before a 3-0 clean sweep against Zimbabwe. India Likely Playing XI for 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan: Check Predicted 11.
Afghanistan, led by Ibrahim Zadran, will be desperate to level the series. Their top order struggled in the first T20I, losing five wickets for 43 runs before Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi staged a recovery. This series marks Afghanistan's first T20 International outing since the 2026 T20 World Cup. While they had a strong campaign, they did not reach the semi-finals, following their historic semi-final run in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, India has a dominant record against Afghanistan in T20 Internationals:
| Matches Played | India Wins | Afghanistan Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
With India looking to seal the series and Afghanistan fighting for survival, all eyes will be on the Arun Jaitley Stadium, hoping for a full and uninterrupted game of cricket, irrespective of the lingering weather concerns.
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