India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, One-Off Test 2026 Day 3
Catch Day 3 of the India vs Afghanistan One-Off Test 2026 live! Discover where to watch the Mullanpur Test match between Shubman Gill's India and Hashmatullah Shahidi's Afghanistan on June 8, 2026, starting 9:30 AM IST.
The historic one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan moves into Day 3 on Monday at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The hosts hold a commanding position after a dominant performance across the first two days of play. India asserted total control over the match before the stumps break on Day 2. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the hosts posted a massive first-innings total of 564 for eight declared. You can find India National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Here.
Centuries from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, alongside half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, and Washington Sundar, anchored the mammoth innings. Mohammad Saleem Safi was the pick of the Afghan bowlers, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
In response, Afghanistan's batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Indian bowling attack on the shifting Mullanpur pitch. The visitors collapsed to 113 for five by the end of Day 2, trailing India by 451 runs. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar enjoyed a highly successful outing, picking up three wickets for 21 runs to leave the top order dismantled
Where to Watch in India
Indian cricket fans have comprehensive options to follow every ball of the India vs Afghanistan One-Off Test. While there is no legal, completely un-monitored 'free' web stream available, fans can catch the action through official digital and satellite networks:
Official Live Streaming: The entire match is streaming live on the JioHotstar app and website. You can watch the stream via compatible mobile devices, smart TVs, or web browsers with an active subscription.
Television Telecast: If you prefer watching on TV, the match is being broadcast live across the country on the Star Sports Network channels in multiple regional languages.
Free Options (DD Free Dish): For viewers using DD Free Dish, live radio commentary and periodic match updates will be available via Prasar Bharati/DD Sports networks, though standard live satellite video feeds require access via Star Sports.
- International Streaming and Telecast Options
Cricket fans outside India can also catch the action through various broadcasters and streaming services:
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go App
United States & Canada: Willow TV
Pakistan: Tapmad Streaming Platform
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport Cricket Network
This one-off Test is a critical fixture for both sides, offering India a chance to fine-tune their combinations ahead of a demanding schedule, and providing Afghanistan with valuable exposure in the purest form of the game.
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