The upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan will be produced using advanced technology from the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is a first in cricket history. No bilateral series has ever been produced to such high standards.
The production will be helmed by the same professionals who directed the FIFA World Cup final and several UEFA Champions League finals. Jamie Oakford, who has directed every FIFA World Cup since 2002, will be in charge.
This series will bring some cutting-edge technology to the broadcast. The AI-stabilized POV cameras will give viewers a player’s-eye view of the action. The volumetric free-viewpoint tech will allow fans to see the game from any angle. Ultra-motion cameras will capture every detail in super slow motion. The storytelling will be more cinematic than ever before. The technology enables unique graphics, strategy visualization, and new storytelling angles.
A dedicated ultra-slow-motion camera system will capture deliveries, bat contact, edges, stumpings, and fielding at 600 frames per second and above. This will create dramatic replays of forensic quality. The volumetric Free Viewpoint technology uses a network of cameras to create a real-time 3D digital twin of the pitch and players.
The matches will be held in New Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
India vs Afghanistan T20I Series Set for Delhi in September 2026
The Afghanistan Cricket Board and the BCCI confirmed that Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series. The matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, 2026.
The series will begin on September 13. The second T20I will be on September 15, and the third on September 17. All three matches will be held at the same venue. The series is part of Afghanistan’s Future Tours Program. Afghanistan has hosted its home fixtures in India in recent years.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas said the board remains committed to supporting the growth of cricket in Afghanistan. He said bilateral cricket allows teams to play regularly against quality opposition and gain valuable experience. He welcomed the Afghanistan team and expressed hope for a successful series.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the India-Afghanistan rivalry has produced thrilling encounters. He noted that Afghanistan players are popular among fans in India. He recalled India hosting Afghanistan for their first Test in 2018. He said the two teams have now competed against each other across all three formats.
DDCA President Rohan Jaitley said they are delighted to host both teams. He expressed confidence that the matches will give fans in Delhi an opportunity to enjoy exciting cricket.
ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf said the series holds great significance for Afghanistan cricket. He said hosting India is a significant milestone. He valued the cooperation and support of the BCCI. He said India provides an excellent setting for the event. He looked forward to further strengthening the partnership with the BCCI.
Afghanistan toured India for a three-match ODI series in June 2026. The two sides also played a T20I series in January 2024. India hosted Afghanistan for their first Test in 2018. The upcoming series will add another chapter to their growing cricketing relationship.
India Have Already Won the ODI Series Back in July
Shubman Gill celebrated his first ODI series win as India’s captain. India completed a 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan with a dominant nine-wicket victory in the third ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. His previous ODI assignments as captain against Australia and New Zealand had ended in defeats.
Gill finished as the highest run-scorer of the series with 238 runs in three matches at an average of 238.00 and a strike rate of 135.23. He scored one century and one half-century. He earned the Player of the Series award, his sixth such award in ODIs. He now has as many Player of the Series awards as Rohit Sharma. Sachin Tendulkar leads the list with 15, followed by Virat Kohli with 11.
Gill was pleased with how India executed their plans. He said a lot of boxes were ticked. He spoke about keeping intensity in the middle overs and creating opportunities.
India’s victory in Chennai was set up by Prasidh Krishna, who took his maiden ODI five-wicket haul with figures of 5 for 23. Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored an unbeaten 110. Gill praised Prasidh and Gurnoor Brar for their opening spell. He said he wanted to give them an extra over but they were exhausted.
FAQs
Q. Where will the India vs Afghanistan T20Is be played?
A. All three matches will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Q. What special technology will the series use?
A. The series will use FIFA World Cup-style broadcast technology.
Q. Who will lead the broadcast production?
A. Jamie Oakford will lead the production team.
Q. Who will host Afghanistan for the series?
A. Afghanistan will host the series, with matches played in India.
Q. Has Afghanistan played India in all three formats?
A. Yes. The teams have competed across all three formats.
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