India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, One-Off Test 2026 Day 2
Discover where to watch the India vs Afghanistan One-Off Test 2026 Day 1 live online and on TV. Get comprehensive details on broadcast channels and streaming platforms for the IND vs AFG cricket match across India, UK, USA, Australia, Afghanistan, and more regions, including match timings and venue for the one-off Test at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh.
Cricket enthusiasts globally are tuning in for a historic encounter as India squares off against Afghanistan in a one-off Test match. Following a dominant Day 1 on June 6, 2026, Day 2 of the match is set to resume today, June 7. This match, which is Afghanistan's second-ever Test against India and their 13th overall appearance in Test cricket, is being played at the newly inaugurated Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, which hosts its maiden Test fixture. You can find India National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Here.
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first. At Lunch on Day 1, India reached 96 for 1, with Lokesh Rahul unbeaten on 40 and Sai Sudharsan on 32. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the sole wicket to fall, scoring 24 runs. India continued their strong performance throughout the day, finishing Day 1 at 368 for 3, with Shubman Gill (103*) and KL Rahul (100) scoring centuries, and Sai Sudharsan (81) and Rishabh Pant (50*) also making significant contributions.
Match Schedule and Venue
The One-Off Test between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to run from June 6 to June 10, 2026. Play for Day 2 commenced at 09:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Sunday, June 7, which translates to 04:00 AM GMT.
Match Details:
Match: India vs Afghanistan, One-Off Test
Date: June 6 - June 10, 2026
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Start Time (Daily Play): 09:30 AM IST / 04:00 AM GMT
Squads and Key Players
India is led by Shubman Gill, while Hashmatullah Shahidi captains the Afghanistan Test side. This Test is part of Afghanistan's tour of India, which also includes a three-match One Day International (ODI) series later in June. Shubman Gill Slams 11th Hundred in Tests, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG One-Off Test 2026.
Where to Watch Live Telecast and Online Streaming
Fans across different regions can catch the live action of the India vs Afghanistan One-Off Test:
| Region | TV Channel | Online Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar (App & Website) |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Fubo |
Afghanistan: Ariana Television Network (ATN) has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the Afghanistan tour of India, making it the official platform for live telecast and streaming in Afghanistan.
Head-to-Head Record
This is only the second Test match ever played between India and Afghanistan. The previous encounter took place in June 2018 in Bengaluru, where India secured a commanding victory by an innings and 262 runs. This Test is not part of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle.
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