India and Afghanistan are set to meet in the second match of their three-game T20I series on Tuesday, September 15, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. India won the opening game and currently hold a 1-0 advantage, leaving Afghanistan with a straightforward objective: level the series and take it to a decider. For India, another victory would seal the series with one game still to play, making the Delhi fixture an important one for both sides.
When and where will the second T20I be played?
The second India-Afghanistan T20I will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time.
The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start, at 7:00 pm. India will enter the contest with the confidence of having won the opening match, while Afghanistan will be looking to make the most of home-series conditions and keep the three-match contest alive.
Where can viewers watch the match on television?
The second T20I will be available for live television viewing through the Sony Sports Network. Viewers will have access to commentary in both Hindi and English, allowing audiences to follow the match in their preferred language.
Sony Liv, however, will not provide the live streaming of this particular India-Afghanistan T20I, according to the information provided for the broadcast arrangement. Fans planning to watch the match online will therefore need to use the designated digital platform.
FanCode to provide live digital streaming
Those looking to watch the match on a smartphone, smart TV, laptop or another supported digital device can use the FanCode app or website for live streaming. Commentary will be available in Hindi and English on the platform.
Fans following the series online can also keep track of the live score, scorecard and developments from the match through cricket coverage on Live Hindustan. The second game could also bring further attention to India’s selection choices after the playing XI for the opening match generated discussion.
India hold the advantage after first match
India’s 1-0 lead means the pressure is slightly greater on Afghanistan going into Tuesday’s fixture. A win for India would settle the series, while an Afghanistan victory would make the final match decisive.
India’s squad includes captain Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan among the batting and wicketkeeping options. Tilak Varma is listed as vice-captain, while the bowling group includes Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi and Yash Thakur.
Afghanistan aim to stay in contention
Afghanistan will be led by Ibrahim Zadran, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Noor Rahman among the wicketkeeping options. The squad also features experienced names such as Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan, alongside players including Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq.
With the series still open, the second T20I presents Afghanistan with an opportunity to recover from the first-match defeat. India, meanwhile, will be aiming for another complete performance and a series-clinching win in Delhi.