India's Predicted Playing XI for the 1st T20I vs Afghanistan Ft. Abhishek Sharma & Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Sanju Samson, who will start for India against Afghanistan in first T20I?

India face a selection dilemma ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi competing to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. Samson brings experience, while Sooryavanshi’s recent form makes the decision difficult.

India's predicted playing XI for the 1st T20I vs Afghanistan ft. Abhishek Sharma & Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

India are all set to face off against Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series. The opening encounter will be contested at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, September 13.

Sooryavanshi’s new-ball problem meets an Afghan attack built to exploit it

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcases his batting prowess in training ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan, aiming to impress on home soil after a challenging IPL outing.

Shreyas Iyer admits selection headache as Samson, Sooryavanshi vie for opener's spot

Captain Shreyas Iyer admitted India face a tough call over their opening combination for the first T20I against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi competing for two spots.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in focus as India juggle opening dilemma and injury concerns against Afghanistan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the focal point of India’s optional training session ahead of the Afghanistan T20I series, spending extended time with Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak. His inclusion would create a selection dilemma alongside Sanju Samson, while skipper Shreyas Iyer backed India’s squad depth and addressed growing injury concerns ahead of the Asian Games.