India Aims for Series Clinch Against Afghanistan in Second T20I Today
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi hosts the crucial second T20I, where India can seal the three-match series with a victory.
The story
Cricket fans turn their attention to Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium today as India faces Afghanistan in the second T20I of their three-match series. India, having secured a dominant seven-wicket victory in the first T20I on September 13, will be looking to wrap up the series with a game to spare.
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is known to be favorable for batting, with small boundaries that encourage aggressive stroke play, as demonstrated by Azmatullah Omarzai and Abhishek Sharma in the previous match. Afghanistan will need a strong comeback from their top order, which struggled in the opener, to challenge a confident Indian side.
India's squad sees Varun Chakravarthy ruled out due to injury, potentially opening a spot for Ravi Bishnoi in the playing XI. The match, part of the 'Friendship Cup', is pivotal for India's Asian Games preparations.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Leone vs Uganda, 13th Match, Africa Continental Cup 2026 | T20I | Result not available yet | |
| Zimbabwe vs Australia, 1st ODI, Australia tour of Zimbabwe 2026 | ODI | Result not available yet |
Series in play
Afghanistan vs India in India T20I Series. India leads 1-0 in the three-match series, with the 2nd T20I scheduled for today.
Australia tour of Zimbabwe ODI Series. The 1st ODI of the three-match series is currently in progress.
Sri Lanka tour of England T20I Series. The three-match series begins today with the 1st T20I.
Africa Continental Cup 2026. The 13th match (Sierra Leone vs Uganda) is in progress, with subsequent matches scheduled.
Tables that matter
ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings
Position: #1 India (268 points), #2 England (268 points)
Note: India and England are joint top, with Australia at #3.
ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings
Position: #1 India (116 points)
Note: India holds the top spot, followed by New Zealand and South Africa.
ICC Men's Test Team Rankings
Position: #1 Australia (126 points)
Note: Australia leads, with South Africa and New Zealand completing the top three.
ICC World Test Championship (2025-27)
Position: #1 Australia (80.00 PCT), #9 Pakistan (4.63 PCT)
Note: Pakistan was docked 11 points for a slow over-rate in their recent Test against England, dropping them to the bottom of the table.
What we'll be watching
- Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium (2026-09-15T14:00Z)
- Rwanda vs Kenya, 14th Match, Africa Continental Cup at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium (2026-09-15T12:00Z)
- England vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I at The Rose Bowl (2026-09-15T17:30Z)
- Malaysia vs United Arab Emirates, 2nd T20I at Bayuemas Oval (2026-09-16T02:00Z)
- Botswana vs Uganda, 15th Match, Africa Continental Cup at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium (2026-09-16T07:30Z)
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