India are set to take on Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Following a dominant victory in the one-off Test, the hosts will look to continue their momentum in the 50-over format.

All eyes will be on Rohit Sharma, who returns after overcoming fitness concerns that surfaced during IPL 2026. With Virat Kohli unavailable due to a hamstring injury, India will also use the series to test their squad depth and identify combinations for the future.

Captain Shubman Gill enters the series aiming to strengthen his record as India's ODI leader. With the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind, India are expected to play around 25 ODIs before the tournament, making every series important for long-term planning.

The first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played on June 13 in Dharamsala. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 1:00 PM IST. Fans can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.