{"id":10240,"date":"2026-07-25T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T05:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/afghanistan-to-host-historic-t20-series-against-india-in-delhi\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:58:46","slug":"afghanistan-to-host-historic-t20-series-against-india-in-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/afghanistan-to-host-historic-t20-series-against-india-in-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Afghanistan to Host Historic T20 Series Against India in September"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Afghanistan national cricket team is set to make history this September by hosting the Indian national team in a rare event involving three Twenty20 matches in New Delhi. This marks the first time Afghanistan will officially compete as a host nation against India on Indian soil…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Historic Matches Planned in Delhi<\/h2>\n

Reports from the reputable news outlet Cricket<\/a> Info indicate that the national cricket teams of Afghanistan and India are expected to face off this September in three T20 matches. Preliminary data suggests these matches<\/a> will be held on September 13, 15, and 17 at the famed Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, although the final schedule has not yet been officially announced by the respective boards.<\/p>\n

A Milestone for Afghanistan’s International Hosting<\/h2>\n

While Afghan cricketers have used Indian venues such as Lucknow, Dehradun, and Greater Noida as home grounds due to restrictions and specific conditions, these upcoming matches represent a significant turning point in the nation’s cricketing history. It will be the first time Afghanistan will host the Indian national team on its home turf.<\/p>\n

First T20 Matches After the World Cup<\/h2>\n

This series of matches holds great technical significance for Afghanistan’s national team, as they have not participated in any official international T20 matches since the World Cup earlier this year. In that tournament, the team managed to secure two victories out of four games but fell short of reaching the top eight. Now, these upcoming matches present an excellent opportunity for restructuring the team and enhancing their preparation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This September, the Afghanistan national cricket team will make a significant mark in history as they host India for a three-match T20 series in New Delhi. Scheduled for September 13, 15, and 17 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, this event represents Afghanistan’s first official hosting of the Indian team on its own soil, a notable milestone after they have previously played in Indian venues. 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