India vs Afghanistan LIVE Score, 1st ODI at Dharamsala: Rain Delay Continues; Cut-Off for 20-over Game at 06:32 PM IST
Ground staff are using supersoppers as officials monitor a 60-70% rain forecast before the first ODI begins.
- Persistent rain at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala delayed the toss and start of the first ODI match between India and Afghanistan on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
- The series marks the first bilateral ODI encounter between the nations, following India's 300-run test victory over Afghanistan just last week.
- Heavy rain throughout Friday and Saturday morning left the playing square fully covered, while weather forecasts predict a 60-70 per cent chance of continued precipitation throughout the day.
- Captain Shubman Gill, working with head coach Gautam Gambhir, leads a squad missing star batter Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya as India seeks to improve upon losing three of their past five ODIs.
- India aims to finalize team combinations for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, with the series continuing Wednesday in Lucknow and concluding June 20 in Chennai.
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What is the cut-off time for play to begin in today’s IND vs AFG 2026 1st ODI?
The India-Afghanistan ODI series is off to a grim start, with the opening game in Dharamsala delayed by rain. It must be noted that the forecast was for persistent showers throughout the matchday.
Dharamsala weather update: Toss delays first ODI between India and Afghanistan at HPCA Stadium
The toss for the match between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala has been delayed due to persistent rain at the venue. The weather conditions continue to cause concern ahead of the scheduled start as the live visuals from the ground showed steady rainfall, while a couple of supersoppers were seen operating despite rain continuing to fall. The playing square remains fully covered after heavy rain throughout Friday and further showers on Saturd…
Rain showers delay the start of the first India-Afghanistan one-day cricket match
Rain has delayed the toss and the start of the first match of a three-match one-day international series between India and Afghanistan.
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