IND vs AFG 1st ODI Weather Update: Will Rain Play Spoilsport at Dharamshala?

India are set to lock horns against Afghanistan in an ODI series, after the one-off Test which India won with ease. The three-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan begins on June 13, 2026, at the scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

This day-night encounter (start time: 1:30 PM IST) is the first of India’s key preparatory series for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Shubman Gill’s side will be looking to continue their dominance after thrashing Afghanistan in the recent one-off Test, while Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men will aim to upset the hosts with their spin-heavy attack.

Dharamshala Weather Forecast for June 13

Will Rain Play Spoilsport?

Rain is a serious concern as June marks the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala has witnessed weather interruptions in past limited-overs matches. However, the ground boasts excellent drainage, and the BCCI can use the DLS method or a reserve day if necessary.

On Saturday, as per Accuweather, there is a significant chance of rain as well. There is around 90 per cent prediction of rain in Dharamshala and the rain prediction increases after 2 PM on the day. Hence we can expect a rain-marred affair only, and the overs may well be curtailed.

While short, intense showers are common in the region, a full 50-over contest remains possible if the rain stays intermittent. Fans should be prepared for possible delays or a shortened game.

IND vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna.

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Fareed Ahmad.