India vs Afghanistan, One-off Test livestreaming: Where to watch Mullanpur Test
India will face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur from June 6. The match gives India a key red-ball tune-up ahead of a demanding schedule.
The Indian cricket team is switching out their colorful IPL jerseys for classic Test whites as they face Afghanistan in a historic, one-off Test match. Starting Saturday, June 6, 2026, the red-ball action will unfold at the brand-new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
This highly anticipated clash marks only the second red-ball meeting between the two nations, arriving eight long years after their inaugural Test match back in 2018. For the host nation, the fixture represents their first red-ball assignment of 2026 and a vital chance to wash away the bitter taste of their 0-2 series defeat against South Africa late last year.
While this standalone fixture will not contribute points to the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, it stands as a critical strategic junction for a transitioning Indian side. Languishing in an uncharacteristic sixth position in the WTC table, the team management is treating this match as a crucial testing ground to iron out combinations ahead of a relentless upcoming schedule, including trips to Sri Lanka and Australia.
IND vs AFG: FULL SQUADS
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Manav Suthar.
Afghanistan: Abdul Malik, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Afsar Zazai (wk), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rahmanullah, Sediqullah Atal, Ikram Alikhil.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IND vs AFG, ONE-OFF MULLANPUR TEST?
The historic one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and will be hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, with daily play starting at 9:30 AM IST.
WHERE TO WATCH/LIVESTREAM IND vs AFG, ONE-OFF TEST?
Cricket fans in India can watch the live broadcast of the Test match on the Star Sports Network channels on television, while the digital live stream will be available exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website.
The Indian cricket team is switching out their colorful IPL jerseys for classic Test whites as they face Afghanistan in a historic, one-off Test match. Starting Saturday, June 6, 2026, the red-ball action will unfold at the brand-new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
This highly anticipated clash marks only the second red-ball meeting between the two nations, arriving eight long years after their inaugural Test match back in 2018. For the host nation, the fixture represents their first red-ball assignment of 2026 and a vital chance to wash away the bitter taste of their 0-2 series defeat against South Africa late last year.
While this standalone fixture will not contribute points to the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, it stands as a critical strategic junction for a transitioning Indian side. Languishing in an uncharacteristic sixth position in the WTC table, the team management is treating this match as a crucial testing ground to iron out combinations ahead of a relentless upcoming schedule, including trips to Sri Lanka and Australia.
IND vs AFG: FULL SQUADS
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Manav Suthar.
Afghanistan: Abdul Malik, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Afsar Zazai (wk), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rahmanullah, Sediqullah Atal, Ikram Alikhil.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IND vs AFG, ONE-OFF MULLANPUR TEST?
The historic one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and will be hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, with daily play starting at 9:30 AM IST.
WHERE TO WATCH/LIVESTREAM IND vs AFG, ONE-OFF TEST?
Cricket fans in India can watch the live broadcast of the Test match on the Star Sports Network channels on television, while the digital live stream will be available exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website.
