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Sanjay Manjrekar and Sunil Gavaskar are set to lead the world-feed coverage for the opening T20I between Afghanistan and India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, with the match scheduled for 13 September 2026. The game begins at 7:30 PM local time in India, which is 3:00 PM UK time, and it marks the first of three T20Is in the series. [1][4][8]
For viewers in India, the series is being carried on the Sony Sports Network on television, with live streaming available on SonyLIV; several reports also note FanCode as a digital streaming option for the series. That means the world feed with Manjrekar and Gavaskar is likely to be the most relevant global commentary track for international audiences not watching on the Indian broadcast platforms. [2][6]
Sunil Gavaskar remains one of the most recognisable voices in cricket broadcasting, combining decades of elite playing experience with long-standing television analysis work. A former India captain and one of the sport’s most respected opening batters, he has been a fixture in commentary boxes for major ICC and bilateral series across eras, making his presence a major draw for this fixture. Sanjay Manjrekar, meanwhile, is a former India middle-order batter who has built a substantial second career as a television analyst and commentator, known for clear tactical breakdowns and a frank style on air. [0]
The match itself is part of a three-game T20I series between Afghanistan and India, all staged at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on 13, 15 and 17 September. India and Afghanistan have both named strong squads for the series, with India led by Shreyas Iyer in the reported team list and Afghanistan captained by Ibrahim Zadran, while match reporting ahead of the opener has indicated India won the toss and chose to field. [1][4][6][14][16]
That combination of a compact three-match series, a high-profile Delhi venue and familiar broadcast voices should make the opener easy to follow for fans in the UK, Australia, India and South Africa. The global appeal is strengthened by Afghanistan’s growing stature in white-ball cricket and India’s consistently strong T20 following, which should give the series a strong audience across time zones. [1][4][8][16]
If you are tuning in specifically for commentary, the key names to watch are Manjrekar and Gavaskar on the world feed, while Indian viewers should look to the Sony Sports Network and its streaming coverage. [2][6]
Article generated: 13 September 2026, 15:01 GMT