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All three matches will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

When will India play Afghanistan?

The first T20I will be played on September 13, while the second match will take place on September 15. The third and final T20I is scheduled for September 17. The three-match series will be part of India's 2026 cricket schedule.

Where will the three matches be played?

All three matches will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This means the Indian team will not have to travel to Afghanistan for the series. The ACB will host the series in India, which is a first in international cricket.

Who confirmed the India-Afghanistan series?

The ACB confirmed the series through an official letter sent to its commercial partners. ACB chief executive Naseeb Khan said the dates and venues had been agreed with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The letter said the series will take place from September 13 to September 17 and that the dates and venues have been finalised.

Why was the series confirmed by the ACB?

The letter was sent to help media rights holders and other partners prepare for the series. They can now plan their coverage, promotions and other work based on the confirmed dates.

However, the ACB also said that a public announcement from the concerned authorities is still awaited.

What does this mean for Bangladesh?

The confirmation of the Afghanistan series could end Bangladesh's hopes of hosting India in September. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had reportedly been looking at a September 1 to 13 window for a six-match white-ball series against India.

However, with India now scheduled to play Afghanistan from September 13 to 17, the chances of a Bangladesh series in that period have become much lower.