CricAnalyser | September 4, 2026
The BCCI has named a 15-member squad for India's three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, to be played on September 13, 15, and 17 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. With Shreyas Iyer now firmly established as T20I captain and Tilak Varma his deputy, the squad blends returning senior players with the core group built around this year's IPL performances. Here's how each player's IPL franchise stacks up in the national side — and which two IPL teams have been shut out completely.
India's Afghanistan T20I Squad, by IPL Franchise
| Player | IPL Franchise |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Punjab Kings |
| Tilak Varma (vc) | Mumbai Indians |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians |
| Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings |
| Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Ishan Kishan | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Sanju Samson | Chennai Super Kings |
| Shivam Dube | Chennai Super Kings |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Rajasthan Royals |
| Axar Patel | Delhi Capitals |
| Washington Sundar | Gujarat Titans |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Harshit Rana | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Franchise Breakdown
Representation spans 8 of the 10 IPL franchises. Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the way with 3 players (Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy), followed by Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders with 2 apiece. Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans have one representative each in Axar Patel and Washington Sundar.
The Two Franchises Left Out
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants are the only two IPL teams without a single player in this squad — a notable absence for RCB given they've won the last two IPL titles. Neither side's core group has translated into national T20I selection this cycle.
Why Hardik Pandya Missed Out
Hardik Pandya was left out of the squad due to a leg niggle and has been advised to pause bowling, continuing a frustrating run of fitness setbacks for the all-rounder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which IPL team has the most players in India's Afghanistan T20I squad?
Sunrisers Hyderabad, with three players: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Which IPL teams have no representation in the squad?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.
When does the India vs Afghanistan T20I series start?
September 13, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, with all three matches played there on the 13th, 15th, and 17th.
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