Cricket Matches Today: Cricket fans will be treated to five exciting matches on October 9. Find out the timings for India A vs Australia A, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, South Africa vs Australia, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, and India vs West Indies.
Cricket Schedule 9 October 2026: Friday, October 9th is going to be a very special day for cricket fans. From morning till night, cricketing excitement will be seen on this day. Fans will get a chance to watch matches in all three formats – ODI, Test, and T20. The second T20 match between India and West Indies will also be played on this day. Apart from this, teams from India A and Australia A, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, South Africa and Australia, along with Pakistan and Sri Lanka will also take the field. Let us know which matches will be played on October 9th and what are their starting times.
1. India A vs Australia A ODI match
The cricket action on Friday will begin at 9 AM IST. The second match of the ODI series between India A and Australia A will be played in Puducherry. Both teams will aim for victory. This match will be a special one for fans who enjoy watching young players perform. The match will begin at 9 AM IST.
2. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test Match
The next match of the day will be between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The one-off Test match between the two teams will be played in Abu Dhabi. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM IST. Test cricket fans will witness a display of patience and skill from both teams in this match.
3. South Africa vs Australia Test Match
The first match of the Test series between South Africa and Australia will begin on Friday at 1 pm. A fierce competition is expected between the two teams. Fans will be closely watching the batting and bowling of both teams in Test cricket. This match will begin at 1 pm IST. Check the official schedule on FanCode for live streaming of this match.
4. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 match
As the evening progresses, the cricketing excitement will shift to the T20 format. The first match of the T20 series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played in Rawalpindi. The match will begin at 6:30 PM IST. Both teams will be looking to start the series with a win.
5. India vs West Indies 2nd T20I
The most talked-about match of the day will be played between India and the West Indies . The two teams will face each other at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. The toss will be at 6:30 pm, and the match will begin at 7 pm. After winning the first T20, the Indian team will be looking to win the second match as well. Meanwhile, the West Indies will be looking to make a comeback in the series. This match will be telecast live on Star Sports and streamed live on JioHotstar. This will ensure cricketing excitement from morning till night on October 9th. With these five matches – ODIs, Tests, and T20s – cricket fans are in for a great Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions about today’s cricket match
1: How many cricket matches will be played on 9 October 2026?
Five matches will be played on October 9, 2026, which include ODI, Test and T20 matches.
2: What time will the second T20 match between India and West Indies start?
The match is scheduled to start at 7 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
3: When will the T20 match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka start?