Shubman Gill’s India are all set to face Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Afghanistan in a one-off Test beginning on June 6 at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
The two sides last met in a Test match in 2018, when India handed Afghanistan a crushing defeat inside just two days. In that historic encounter, Afghanistan lost all ten wickets of their first innings between lunch and tea on Day 2, while the remaining ten wickets of the match fell between tea and stumps, bringing the game to a swift conclusion.
This time, however, Shahidi will hope his side can pose a much tougher challenge. Afghanistan arrive with greater experience and confidence, while India are currently in a transition phase and could use the match to test a few new combinations.
Despite the difference in pedigree between the two teams, India will be wary of taking the opposition lightly. The hosts are still searching for answers after their 0-2 series defeat to South Africa last year and will view this fixture as an important opportunity to fine-tune their plans.
For head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill, the Test could prove crucial in solving two key issues ahead of the two-match series against Sri Lanka in August — finding a settled No. 3 batter and identifying a long-term successor to Ravindra Jadeja in the red-ball setup.
India vs Afghanistan One-off Test: Live Streaming & Telecast Details
When will the India vs Afghanistan one-off Test be played?
The one-off Test will begin on Saturday, June 6.
What time does the match start?
Play is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM IST, while the toss will take place at 9:00 AM IST.
Where will the match be played?
The Test will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
Where can fans watch the match on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where can fans watch the live streaming?
Live streaming of the Test will be available on JioHotstar.
