Afghanistan is set to face India in a lone Test match at Mullanpur on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The India vs Afghanistan Test 2026 live scores are being updated with the latest scorecard information, including the outcome of the toss and key moments from Day 3 at the Mullanpur Test.
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India's total stands at 564 for eight, having declared their innings. Afghanistan's first innings ended with a score of 152, trailing India by 412 runs. In the follow- Afghanistan has begun strongly, reaching 18 without loss and still facing a deficit of 394 runs.
Venue: New Chandigarh, Mullanpur
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India emerged victorious in the pre-match coin flip, electing to take on the bowlers first.
The live telecast of the India-Afghanistan Test series is available on various channels. Star Sports in India and Ariana Television Network in Afghanistan are broadcasting the matches live. Additionally, Fox Cricket in Australia and CricLife will also provide live coverage of the series.
Viewers can access the matches through StarzPlay in the UAE as well.
The on-field umpires for the India-Afghanistan Test were Richard Illingworth and Sharfuddoula, with Chris Gaffaney overseeing from the TV box. Jayaraman Madanagopal served as Fourth Umpire, while Ranjan Madugalle was Match referee.
The Mullanpur Test in India will commence at 9:30 a.m. local IST, with the first session running from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A lunch break follows from 11:30 to 12:10 p.m., after which Session 2 takes place until 2:10 p.m. The afternoon is divided into two segments, with a tea break from 2:10 to 2:30 p.m.
The outcome remains uncertain.
Player of the Match: TBD
Player of the Series: TBD
14Mullanpur hosts India-Afghanistan's lone Test match in 2026.
The Indian team for the lone Test match in Mullanpur features a strong lineup led by Shubman Gill. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are among the key players alongside Sai Sudharsan. Rishabh Pant will be the wicketkeeper, while Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar make up the middle order. Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna complete the squad.
The Afghanistan team for the Mullanpur Test match consists of Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Abdul Malik among others.
The upcoming Test match between India and Afghanistan will take place at Mullanpur in the year 2026.
The Indian team for the lone Test match in Mullanpurfeatures a strong lineup led by Shubman Gill. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are among the key players alongside Sai Sudharsan. Rishabh Pant will be the wicketkeeper, while Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar make up the middle order. Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna complete the squad.
The Afghanistan teamfor the Mullanpur Test match consists of Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Abdul Malik among others.
Theupcoming Test match between India and Afghanistan will take place at Mullanpur in the year 2026.
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›Atal's unbeaten 16 leads Afghanistan to a solid start on Day 3 lunch.
On the third day's lunch break, Afghanistan launched their second innings, accumulating 18 runs without loss to maintain an overall deficit of 394 runs. Sediqullah Atal seized control from the outset, racking up 16 runs in just 12 deliveries with two fours and a six to his name.
›Afghanistan's innings concluded with a total of 152 on Day 3.
On Day 3, India asserted its dominance by restricting Afghanistan to just 152 runs, forcing them to bat again.
Manav Suthar, India's left arm spinner, made a stunning impression in his maiden Test match, achieving a remarkable 6/33 and securing a crucial fifer. This notable feat has now placed him among the select group of Indian bowlers who have achieved a five-wicket haul on their debut.
Rahmat Shah's impressive half-century was not enough to revive Afghanistan's momentum, as they struggled to recover from a significant deficit of 412 runs with follow-on in effect.
›At the end of day two, Afghanistan's score is 113 for five.
Manav Suthar concluded his bowling stint with figures of 3 for 21 from 15.5 overs, capping off the second day's play with a crucial wicket in the dying moments.
Rahmat Shah has maintained his unbeaten status at 43, currently the top individual score achieved by an Afghan batsman in this match so far.
›On Day 2's tea break, Afghanistan reaches 28 for one.
Afghanistan's challenge deepened as India claimed their fifth over to bowl before tea, dismissing Abdul Malik in the process. Suthar secured his maiden test wicket within four deliveries, leaving Afghanistan reeling at 28 for one. The dry pitch favors spin, making Suthar and Kuldeep a formidable duo.
›India's innings ends with 564 runs scored.
The Indian team accelerated their scoring pace during the second session, amassing a substantial 89-run addition over 17 overs. Following Sundar's half-century milestone, Gill promptly summoned the players back to the dressing room.
In a thrilling finish, Siraj delivered an explosive cameo, accumulating 22 runs from mere 12 deliveries, punctuated by four boundary shots and one majestic six. India's bowlers now face approximately eight overs before the tea break.
›India's second-day lunch total stands at 475 for six wickets.
Afghanistan dominated the morning session, claiming three vital wickets - Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant among them - with Saleem Safi capitalizing on an early breakthrough.
Pant's dismissal came about as he attempted an audacious shot against Shahidi, whereas Gill fell victim to a sharp edge that was caught by the wicketkeeper. Jurel's error in judgment led to his downfall, while Safi crafted a beautifully pitched ball that left off-stump intact with just a gentle kiss.
With 475 on the board, India will aim to pad their score by around 120 more runs.
›First innings totals for India after one day's play stand at 368.
India's batting display has been nothing short of exceptional, with Gill and Rahul both achieving three-figure scores. Pant's fifty is a significant milestone that should provide a much-needed confidence boost after his vice-captaincy change earlier in the series. On day two, India will aim to accelerate their scoring pace and potentially declare once they surpass 550 runs. Meanwhile, Afghanistan has opted not to take the new ball today, which might allow their quicks to capitalize on any morning moisture that develops tomorrow.
›At the tea break, India's score stood at 209 for two.
India's momentum continued unabated as they amassed 113 crucial runs during the second session, despite losing one wicket in the process. Sai Sudharsan's promising innings came to an end at 81 runs when he misjudged a drive on the up and edged it behind.
Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem is continuing to make an impact with the ball, having claimed two wickets for 50 runs in his 10 overs so far. Meanwhile, Indian batsmen Gill and Rahul seem to be hitting their stride, suggesting India may post a substantial first-innings score of 209 for two.
›At lunchtime on day one, India's score was 96 for one.
The one-off Test match between India and Afghanistan got off to a tense start when Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 96, caught behind by Afsar Zazai off Mohammad Saleem's delivery.
KL Rahul's early form raised concerns as he narrowly avoided dismissal twice in succession: once when a potential LBW was overlooked and again when his edge off Zia-ur-Rehman went unchallenged by the Afghan team.
Rahul and Sai Sudharsan formed a partnership after Jaiswal's dismissal, propelling India's tally to nearly 100 runs, with Saleem claiming one crucial wicket in the process.
›India chooses to bat in the match.
Shubman Gill and Hashmatullah Shahidi stood side by side as they prepared to make the crucial decision for their teams. India's captain made the call, choosing to take on the opposing team with the bat first. Play commenced promptly at 9:30 a.m.
We're bringing you live coverage of the Only Test match between India and Afghanistan, taking place at Mullanpur, a new Test venue that's about to break ground as the 31st such location in India.
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