Only India vs Afghanistan Live Test Results Day 1: India switch to red ball mode for Afghanistan Test

Just days into the IPL 2026 event, the New PCA Stadium will shift gears to host its first ever Test match as India take on Afghanistan in a one-off match.

The venue is moving away from franchise cricket’s bright colors to cricket’s traditional white red balls.

India are also returning to Test cricket after a long hiatus, with just six days separating the IPL final and this fixture, which means a quick change in formats and mindset.