A three-match ODI series will be played between India and Afghanistan from Saturday, June 13. The first ODI is to be played in the beautiful stadium of Dharamshala. Both the teams have reached here. Considering the conditions and weather, three fast bowlers can be seen in India’s playing eleven. In such a situation, IPL 2026 hero Prince Yadav can debut in international cricket. Know here how India’s playing eleven could be in the first ODI against Afghanistan.

Yashasvi Jaiswal or Ishan Kishan, who will replace Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli is not a part of this three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to not being completely fit. In such a situation, the biggest question for coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill is who should be played at number three? Both the contenders Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan are in excellent form.

Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma will open the innings in Dharamshala ODI. Rohit is fit. In such a situation, it is certain that both of them will open. Ishan Kishan can be seen playing at number three. He has also scored a double century in this format. After this, playing of Shreyas Iyer at number four and KL Rahul at number five is also confirmed.

Two all-rounders can be seen at numbers six and seven. In such a situation, spin all-rounder Washington Sundar and seam all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy are likely to get a chance. Kuldeep Yadav will be the main spinner. Young Prince Yadav can be seen along with Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna in the fast bowling department. His debut is considered certain.

India’s probable playing eleven in the first ODI against Afghanistan- Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Prasidh Krishna.

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