India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch, Dharamsala weather forecast, pitch report and predicted XI

NEW DELHI: India will begin their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup when they take on Afghanistan in the first of a three-match ODI series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.Led by Shubman Gill, India head into the series in high spirits after crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test in Mullanpur earlier this week.

However, the hosts will be without two key players. Former captain Virat Kohli has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss the series due to a leg sprain. Pandya had recently recovered from back spasms and was cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, but a fresh injury has forced him out of all three matches.After the opening game in Dharamsala, the teams will travel to Lucknow for the second ODI on June 17 before the series concludes in Chennai on June 20.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Live Streaming Details

When is the India vs Afghanistan first ODI?The first ODI will be played on June 13.Where will the match be played?The match will be held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.What time does the match start?The game begins at 1:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 1:00 PM IST.Where can fans watch the match on TV?The match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.Where can fans watch the live stream?The match will be streamed live on JioStar.Where can fans follow live updates?Live coverage and updates will be available on TimesofIndia.com.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Weather Report

Rain could play a role in the opening ODI. The Meteorological Department has predicted wet weather across Himachal Pradesh until June 16. An orange alert was issued for June 12 due to thunderstorms, hail and strong winds, while a yellow alert remains in place from June 13 to June 16.For match day, light rain is expected with around a 55 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures are likely to range between 12°C and 18°C, raising concerns about possible interruptions during the game.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Pitch Report

The Dharamsala surface is traditionally helpful for fast bowlers, especially with the new ball. But once batters settle in, scoring becomes easier thanks to the quick outfield and relatively short boundaries.The venue has produced both high-scoring contests and dramatic batting collapses over the years. The last ODI played here was during the 2023 World Cup, when Australia and New Zealand combined for a staggering 771 runs.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Predicted India XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh.

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI: Squads

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav.Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Darwish Rasooli, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.