India and Afghanistan play three T20Is in Delhi from September 13 to 17. The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed a late squad change on September 10. Yash Thakur replaces injured Harshit Rana. All matches start 7 pm IST, so fans need timings, ticketing, weather, and travel clarity now.
All three games are at Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13, 15, and 17. The Delhi and District Cricket Association said Sunday’s opener proceeds despite BRICS traffic planning. Afghanistan are the designated hosts, though the venue is in Delhi. Expect standard security checks and staggered gate openings on match days.

Plan to reach early; thumpN lists gates opening 4 pm for the finale, a useful baseline for earlier games. Arriving by 6 pm generally avoids long queues. Keep government photo ID and your QR code ready for scanning at turnstiles. Seating is first come in several sections.
| Date | Day | Start (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2026 | Sunday | 7:00 pm | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | 7:00 pm | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| September 17, 2026 | Thursday | 7:00 pm | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
Tickets are being issued on thumpN, announced as the exclusive ticketing partner. Availability is dynamic and some categories show limited inventory; avoid resellers to prevent duplicate scans. If a stand shows unavailable, check again for drops. Third‑party listings reflect demand and may not be official sale channels.
IMD projects generally cloudy skies with light rain through September 13–17, with high humidity. Carry a lightweight raincoat instead of umbrellas, which often slow checks. BRICS Summit traffic advisories indicate diversions across central corridors; use Delhi Metro, arrive early, and budget extra transit time near the venue.
In India, streaming is on FanCode, which lists a low‑cost match pass. ACB confirmed Ibrahim Zadran’s squad with Naveen‑ul‑Haq returning. Probable India XI: Ishan Kishan, Abhishek, Shreyas, Tilak, Samson, Dube, Axar, Bishnoi, Varun or Washington, Bumrah, Arshdeep; Yash Thakur in reserve. Afghanistan could field Gurbaz, Ibrahim, Atal, Rasooli, Nabi, Omarzai, Gulbadin, Rashid, Mujeeb, Farooqi, Naveen.
For students and working fans, lock tickets early, keep IDs handy, and target gate entry by 6 pm. Check IMD and Delhi Traffic Police updates on match mornings. If traveling from campuses across NCR, prefer Metro and shared cabs from nearest stations. When seats fill fast, streaming remains a dependable fallback.