The second T20I between India and Afghanistan starts at 7:30 PM IST on Monday, 15 September 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India lead the three-match series 1-0. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Afghanistan are the designated hosts for this series despite it being played in Delhi, a continuation of the arrangement under which they stage home fixtures in India.
Match details
- Fixture: India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I
- Date: Monday, 15 September 2026
- Start: 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM UTC)
- Toss: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Series status: India lead 1-0 in the three-match series
All three matches of the series are being played at the same Delhi venue. The third and final T20I follows on 17 September.
What happened in the first T20I
India won the opener on 13 September by seven wickets, and it was not close.
Afghanistan batted first and posted 156 for 8, a total built almost entirely around Azmatullah Omarzai, who finished unbeaten on 64. His late assault was the difference between a modest score and a poor one — he took 21 runs off the final over, bowled by Shivam Dube, who was called on to bowl the 20th for the first time in his international career.
India's reply lasted just 13.4 overs. Abhishek Sharma scored 84 from 32 balls with seven sixes, effectively settling the match inside the powerplay and the overs immediately after it. India finished on 157 for 3.
Two returns mattered as much as the result: Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy both came back from injury and came through the match. Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel shared wickets.
The selection question India have not settled
Winning inside 14 overs left several players with almost nothing to do, which is a problem when the squad contains as many contenders as this one. Shivam Dube's final over — 21 runs conceded — was the one clear negative of the night, and it came in a role he had not previously been asked to fill.
India have not confirmed their XI for the second T20I. With a series lead secured and a longer calendar ahead, some rotation is plausible, but nothing has been announced. Treat any XI circulating before the toss as speculation.
Where to watch in India
The series is broadcast on the Sony Sports network in India, with streaming on SonyLIV and FanCode. Check your provider's listings on the day — broadcast allocations for this series have varied by channel.
Frequently asked questions
What time does India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I start?
7:30 PM IST on Monday, 15 September 2026, with the toss at 7:00 PM IST. In UTC that is 2:00 PM.
Where is the 2nd T20I being played?
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. All three matches in the series are at this venue.
Who won the 1st T20I between India and Afghanistan?
India, by seven wickets. Afghanistan made 156 for 8 and India chased it down in 13.4 overs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 84 off 32 balls.
What is the series score?
India lead 1-0 in the three-match series. The third T20I is on 17 September.
Are Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy playing?
Both returned from injury in the first T20I and came through it. India have not announced the XI for the second match, so their inclusion is not confirmed.
How can I watch the match live in India?
Sony Sports network on television, with streaming on SonyLIV and FanCode.