India, Sept. 13 -- The series marks the return of both teams to bilateral T20I action against each other after their previous three-match series in January 2024. India won that series 3-0, including the dramatic third T20I in Bengaluru that was decided after two Super Overs. Afghanistan, however, will be eager to produce a historic first win over India in international cricket.

The hosts come into the series with a strong core featuring Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad and Naveen-ul-Haq. Ibrahim Zadran has taken over as Afghanistan's T20I captain, while Rashid Khan remains one of the team's most important match-winners.

India, meanwhile, return to action with a near full-stre...