India and Afghanistan are set to clash in the second One-Day International (ODI) of their series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on June 16, 2026. India leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by 10 wickets on June 13 in Mohali.
In the first ODI, Afghanistan posted 158 runs, with India's bowling attack led by Mohammed Shami (3 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) restricting the visitors. India chased down the target in just 22.4 overs, with openers Rohit Sharma (74*) and Shubman Gill (58*) remaining unbeaten.
For the second ODI, India may consider changes to their playing XI, possibly resting key players like Virat Kohli or Jasprit Bumrah to test bench strength. Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, will look to bounce back with improved batting performances, particularly from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran.
The match starts at 1:30 PM IST. Weather in Lucknow is expected to be partly cloudy with a low chance of rain, favoring a full game. A win for India would seal the series with one match remaining.
