Tickets, Timings, Streaming: Your Complete Fan Guide To India vs Afghanistan 2026

Ashik Bothra - Mumbai Bureau Jun 02, 2026 900 Views

India and Afghanistan are set to meet in a one-off Test from June 6–10, 2026 in New Chandigarh, followed by a three-match ODI series across Dharamshala, Lucknow and Chennai. Tickets are already live online in phased batches, with prices starting from budget-friendly stands and going up to premium hospitality boxes.

The Test will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, with Shubman Gill leading India and KL Rahul named vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the entire tour as part of workload management ahead of the England series. Fans can catch live telecast on Star Sports and live streaming on JioHotstar across TV and digital.

How To Buy India Vs Afghanistan Test Tickets

For the Only Test in New Chandigarh, tickets are being sold online via the official District ticketing platform, with multiple stand categories. Entry-level seats start around ₹250, while pavilion and premium hospitality seats go up to ₹10,000 with AC enclosures and add-on services. Sales are rolling out in limited batches, so early booking is strongly advised.

Match Schedule, Venues And Start Times

The India vs Afghanistan Test runs from June 6–10, 2026, starting 9:30 a.m. IST at Mullanpur. The ODI leg follows at Dharamshala (June 13), Lucknow (June 17) and Chennai (June 20), all starting 1:30 p.m. IST. Together, the fixtures give fans a spread of hill, heartland and coastal venues to choose from for in-stadium experience.

Where To Watch Live

All matches in the India vs Afghanistan 2026 series will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, with ball-by-ball streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. For fans who miss out on stadium tickets, HD streaming and multi-language commentary options will be available, along with full match highlights and replays.

Key Highlights

India vs Afghanistan 2026 features one Test and three ODIs in June
Only Test from June 6–10 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh
Tickets for the Test available online via the official District platform
Test ticket prices range from about ₹250 to ₹10,000, depending on stand and hospitality
ODI venues: Dharamshala, Lucknow and Chennai with 1:30 p.m. IST start times
India’s Test squad led by Shubman Gill, with KL Rahul as vice-captain; Jasprit Bumrah rested
Live telecast on Star Sports and live streaming on JioHotstar for entire IND vs AFG series