Afghanistan vs India 2nd T20I Preview, Time and Live Streaming Guide

Afghanistan and India meet again in the second T20I of their three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 15. India have the early advantage after winning the opening match by seven wickets, leaving Afghanistan with a must-win contest if they want to keep the series alive.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM India time, which is 7:00 PM Bangladesh time. Fans in Bangladesh can follow the match live on tapmad.

Afghanistan vs India Match Details

Match Detail	Information
Match	Afghanistan vs India
Match	2nd T20I
Date	September 15, 2026
Venue	Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Start Time	7:00 PM Bangladesh Time
Series	India lead 1-0

The series is being played entirely at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with the first match held on September 13 and the third scheduled for September 17. The Afghanistan Cricket Board and BCCI confirmed the three-match schedule before the series.

India Enter as Strong Favourites

India produced a convincing performance in the opening T20I. Afghanistan posted 156/8 after being sent in to bat, but India chased down the target in only 13.4 overs, finishing on 157/3 with 38 balls remaining.

Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer. The left-handed opener smashed 82 from just 32 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. Ishan Kishan also played an important role with 42 as India took control of the chase.

India's bowling attack also made an early impact. Arshdeep Singh claimed 3/19, while Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy each took a wicket. Afghanistan were reduced to 43/5 before Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi rebuilt the innings with an 83-run partnership.

India will now look to maintain that momentum and seal the series with one match still to play.

Afghanistan Need a Better Start

Afghanistan have plenty of experience in their squad but were unable to handle India's bowling in the first match. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for a duck in the opening over by Bumrah, while Afghanistan quickly lost more wickets during the powerplay.

Omarzai provided the major resistance with an unbeaten 64, while Nabi contributed 33. Their partnership gave Afghanistan a respectable total, but the early collapse left them with too much ground to recover.

For the second T20I, Afghanistan will need their top order to spend more time at the crease. Ibrahim Zadran, Gurbaz and the other top-order batters will face another difficult test against India's pace and spin options.

Rashid Khan also remains a key figure. Afghanistan's bowling attack has the ability to trouble India's batters, but it needs early wickets and better control to prevent another one-sided chase.

Key Players to Watch

Abhishek Sharma: After his explosive 82 in the first T20I, Abhishek will be one of India's biggest threats again. His ability to score quickly can put Afghanistan under pressure inside the powerplay.

Jasprit Bumrah: Bumrah made an immediate impact in the opener by removing Gurbaz early. His pace, accuracy and experience make him a major threat to Afghanistan's top order.

Azmatullah Omarzai: Omarzai's unbeaten 64 was Afghanistan's biggest positive from the first match. He will need another substantial contribution if Afghanistan are to post a competitive total.

Rashid Khan: Afghanistan will look to their star spinner to create pressure in the middle overs. His battle against India's aggressive batters could have a major influence on the game.

Afghanistan vs India Prediction

India have the advantage after their dominant opening performance. Their batting looked powerful, while their bowling attack restricted Afghanistan to 156 despite Omarzai and Nabi's recovery partnership.

Afghanistan have enough quality to make the second match more competitive, particularly if their top order survives the early overs. However, India currently have the stronger momentum and can finish the series with another victory.

Prediction: India to beat Afghanistan and take a 2-0 series lead.

Fans in Bangladesh can follow the Afghanistan vs India 2nd T20I live on tapmad from 7:00 PM Bangladesh time on September 15.