India to play Afghanistan in New Chandigarh's maiden Test
New Chandigarh is set to become India's 31st Test venue when it hosts the Afghanistan national cricket team in a five-day match from June 6 to 10, 2026.
The ground, which has so far staged IPL matches, one men's T20I and a couple of women's ODIs, will be hosting its maiden Test. The fixture is part of Afghanistan's tour of India.
The tour will also feature a three-match ODI series, with games scheduled in Dharamshala (June 14), Lucknow (June 17) and Chennai (June 20). All three ODIs will begin at 1:30 PM IST.
Afghanistan last played a bilateral series against India in India in 2024, a three-match T20I series. Their only previous Test against India in India was in 2018 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Schedule for Afghanistan tour of India, 2026:
| Match | Date(s) | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-off Test | 6-10 June, 2026 | New Chandigarh | 9:30 AM |
| 1st ODI | 14 June, 2026 | Dharamshala | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | 17 June, 2026 | Lucknow | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | 20 June, 2026 | Chennai | 1:30 PM |
