India and Afghanistan set for second ODI in Lucknow as Bangladesh and Australia begin T20I series
India aims to seal the ODI series lead against Afghanistan, while a new T20I battle commences between Bangladesh and Australia.
The story
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is the setting today for the second One-Day International between India and Afghanistan. India, holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, will be looking to secure a series victory.
In the rain-affected first ODI, Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz impressed with a rapid 102 runs off 51 balls, though India ultimately chased down the target of 195 with seven wickets in hand, anchored by captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84. Meanwhile, in Chattogram, Bangladesh is set to host Australia for the first of three T20 Internationals at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, following Bangladesh's historic 2-1 ODI series win over Australia.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Canada, 115th Match | ODI | Match abandoned due to rain | Netherlands 15/1 (4.1 overs) |
Series in play
Afghanistan tour of India, 2026. 2nd ODI, India lead 1-0
Australia tour of Bangladesh, 2026. 1st T20I today, ODI series finished 2-1 to Bangladesh
New Zealand tour of England, 2026. 2nd Test, Day 1 starts today
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (119 rating) | India leads the global ODI team rankings. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (131 rating) | Australia maintains the top spot in Test cricket. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (275 rating) | India is the top-ranked team in T20 International cricket. |
What we'll be watching
- India vs Afghanistan [ODI], 2nd ODI, today at 08:00Z in Lucknow.
- Bangladesh vs Australia [T20I], 1st T20I, today at 08:00Z in Chattogram.
- England vs New Zealand [Test], 2nd Test, Day 1, today at 10:00Z at Kennington Oval.
- England vs New Zealand [Test], 2nd Test, Day 2, tomorrow at 10:00Z at Kennington Oval.
- Hong Kong, China vs Nigeria [T20I], 1st Match, tomorrow at 12:00Z in Namibia.
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