India vs Afghanistan – ODI Series Match Preview, Time & Schedule

Event Overview

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About This Match

Not many cricket competitions match the reach of ODI Series. It draws world-class athletes, huge broadcast audiences, and fan communities that span continents. Fans across South Asia, the Gulf, and East Asia will follow this one. This 1st Round of ODI match between India and Afghanistan takes place at HPCA Stadium, Chelian on 13 JUN, starting at 01:45 PM NST Nepal Standard Time. Batting depth, bowling discipline across phases, and fielding sharpness - all three will matter here.

About ODI Series - 1st Round of ODI

The International Cricket Council (ICC) governs international cricket and oversees matches between the 12 Full Member nations and Associate Members in qualifying tournaments. The ICC men's calendar runs on a four-year cycle - Test championships, ODI World Cups, and T20 World Cups. Every result at the 1st Round of ODI stage of ODI Series hits the NRR standings and the qualification picture in real time. This contest between India and Afghanistan on 13 JUN will reach fans across key viewing markets regionally and globally. Run the numbers on today's result using our Net Run Rate Calculator - see exactly how it shifts each side's qualification position.

Match Venue - HPCA Stadium, Chelian

This 1st Round of ODI meeting in ODI Series goes ahead at HPCA Stadium, Chelian - a venue that tends to have a say in how results go. Ground conditions shape the final XI. That is not a minor consideration at this level. Our Match Time Zone Converter covers all major time zones - use it to lock in the local start time before the match begins. Fans in the host city who want to attend in person can confirm availability and booking details through the official ticketing portal. Weather shifts. Pitch wear sets in. The ground itself becomes a factor.

Quantitative Match Projection & Structural Analysis

The models rate India as the strong structural favourite ahead of this 1st Round of ODI fixture in ODI Series - 86% win probability, with Afghanistan at 14%. That output points to a clear structural advantage for India, and rotational depth without quality loss (one side can make changes and stay competitive - the other cannot do the same), cross-competition coefficient weighting (team strength scores built from aggregated results across multiple tournaments), and structural superiority in the most contested zones of the pitch sit as the primary driver behind it. At the structural level, batter-vs-bowler matchup coefficients (historical head-to-head performance data between specific batters and bowlers in the attack), second-innings run-rate acceleration curves (how chasing sides shift their scoring tempo as the target margin narrows across overs), and atmospheric swing-degradation modelling (how humidity and temperature affect seam movement at different points in the innings) will do the most to determine the fixture's tempo and the size of the final margin. Opening-phase pitch hardness, toss dynamics, and powerplay batting intent each hold residual uncertainty - the kind that probability frameworks model but do not eliminate before play begins.

Disclaimer: Win probability figures are pre-match statistical estimates built from historical team coefficients (aggregated performance scores that rank team strength across competitions), recent form data, and competition context. This data is for editorial and analytical purposes only. It is not a prediction, and it is not financial or betting advice.

India vs Afghanistan - Match Start Time by Country

Here is when India vs Afghanistan starts where you are - converted from the official scheduled time. All times are converted from the official scheduled start - daylight saving offsets may vary slightly by season.

For any country not shown in the table, our Match Time Zone Converter handles any timezone instantly.

India vs Afghanistan - Broadcast & Coverage Information

Coverage of ODI Series fixtures sits with a network of licensed regional broadcast partners, one per market. Your locally licensed pay-TV or satellite service is the right place to confirm what coverage is available where you are. Kick-off is at 01:45 PM NST NST. Not sure what that means for your time zone? Our Match Time Zone Converter gives you the answer instantly. In many regions, ICC-sanctioned events are available through ICC.tv or the broadcaster the local cricket board has authorised for that territory.

Playing XI

Frequently Asked Questions - India vs Afghanistan

What time does India vs Afghanistan start in Nepal?

India vs Afghanistan starts at 01:45 PM NST Nepal Standard Time (NST) on 13 JUN. Nepal runs on UTC+5:45 - 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time.

What time is India vs Afghanistan in India?

NST is UTC+5:45. IST is UTC+5:30. That is a 15-minute gap. The exact IST start time sits in the regional schedule table on this page.

What time is India vs Afghanistan in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?

Japan and South Korea both run on UTC+9. Malaysia sits at UTC+8. Exact local start times for each country are in the schedule table on this page.

What time is India vs Afghanistan in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain run on UTC+3. UAE and Oman run on UTC+4. The table above lists the confirmed local kick-off time for each.

How long does India vs Afghanistan last?

Expect a match duration of roughly 10 hours, though weather interruptions, stoppages, or DLS revisions may push that figure in either direction.

Where is India vs Afghanistan being played?

The confirmed venue for this fixture is HPCA Stadium, Chelian.

What stage or round is India vs Afghanistan?

This is a 1st Round of ODI fixture in ODI Series.

How can I follow India vs Afghanistan coverage?

In ICC.tv-supported markets, ODI Series matches stream through that platform. Everywhere else, the officially licensed broadcaster the relevant board designates for your territory holds the coverage.

Where can I calculate the DLS target or Net Run Rate for India vs Afghanistan?

The DLS Target Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/dls-target-calculator.html) handles Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target calculations. The Net Run Rate Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/net-run-rate-calculator.html) models how today's result shifts the qualification picture.