AFG vs IND 2026: Top 3 Players to watch out for in upcoming T20I series

The three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and India is set to begin on September 13, 2026, with all matches scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The games will be played on September 13, 15, and 17, each starting at 7:00 PM IST.

Although the matches are being held in India, this is technically a home series for Afghanistan. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian side, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. With several interesting selection battles and a strong Afghan spin attack on show, here are three players to keep an eye on.

Here are 3 players to watch out for in the AFG v IND T20I series:

3. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson returns to the Indian squad for this series after missing the tour of Zimbabwe. He played a key role in India defending their T20 World Cup title, contributing important knocks at the business end of the tournament. His return adds significant depth and experience to India's batting line-up.

However, Samson is expected to face stiff competition from young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a place at the top of the order. How Samson handles this challenge and stakes his claim will be one of the more compelling storylines of the series.