India scored 96 runs for the loss of 1 wicket at lunch on day 1 against Afghanistan. The two teams are facing off for a one-off test in New Chandigarh.

Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul started off well, stitching a 41-run partnership for the first week. Jaiswal was eventually dismissed, caught behind as he tried to run a ball down to fine leg. Jaiswal scored 24 runs, including five boundaries.