Mullanpur Weather Today, IND vs AFG: Heavy Rain, Hailstorm To Washout India vs Afghanistan Test Day 3 In New Chandigarh? Check Hourly Updates

Mullanpur weather remains a key focus for IND vs AFG Test Day 3 as Shubman Gill-led India push for victory. Despite concerns over rain and hailstorm in New Chandigarh, forecasts indicate dry conditions, with temperatures soaring above 40°C throughout the day.

By: Pragun Mehrotra
Last Updated: June 8, 2026 08:34:09 IST

Mullanpur Weather, IND vs AFG Test Day 3: It has been a one-way domination so far in this one-off test between India and Afghanistan. The hosts started the match on the best note possible by winning the toss and electing to bat first in favourable conditions. The Shubman Gill-led side piled on the runs, batting for almost five sessions. They declared the innings with 564 runs on the board. With the ball in hand, the hosts showed how to bowl on this track in New Chandigarh. Meanwhile, as Gill and co search for a massive win, the Mullanpur weather will be in focus. 

IND vs AFG Test Day 3: Will rain play spoilsport in New Chandigarh?

According to Accuweather, the New Chandigarh temperature will hover around high 30s degrees and would cross the 40-degree mark in the afternoon, and the real feel could be more than that. Thankfully for cricket fans, there is no chance of rain taking place throughout the day. However, for the players and the fans attending the math from the stadium, it could be a hot day. As the 1st session begins, the temperature will be close to 33 degrees. This will increase throughout the day and will reach 41 degrees close to 5:00 PM. 

IND vs AFG Test Day 3: Hourly New Chandigarh Weather Update

Time Temperature Rain Chances
9:00 AM (IST) 33°C 0%
10:00 AM (IST) 35°C 0%
11:00 AM (IST) 37°C 0%
12:00 PM (IST) 39°C 0%
1:00 PM (IST) 40°C 0%
2:00 PM (IST) 41°C 0%
3:00 PM (IST) 41°C 0%
4:00 PM (IST) 42°C 0%
5:00 PM (IST) 41°C 0%
6:00 PM (IST) 41°C 0%
7:00 PM (IST) 40°C 0%

 

IND vs AFG Test live streaming and telecast details

Fans in India can watch the India vs Afghanistan test series on the Star Sports Network. Indian audience can watch the game on Star Sports channels on TV, and for digital viewers, the IND vs AFG Test at Mullanpur will be live-streamed on JioHotstar app and website.

IND vs AFG Test Day 3: Mullanpur Pitch Report

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur has a fairly balanced surface. However, on the third day, it is expected that the spin bowlers will get the most purchase from the surface. Manav Suthar was the pick among the bowlers yesterday, and he finds himself only a couple of wickets away from picking a maiden five-wicket haul in his debut test.

IND vs AFG Test Day 3: India vs Afghanistan Test Day 2

After seizing control on the first day of this one-off test, Shubman Gill-led India continued their dominance over the visitors. The hosts scored 564 runs before declaring, with Washington Sundar scoring an unbeaten half-century. The Indian team then gave themselves a session and a few overs to bowl at Afghanistan. Manav Suthar with three and Prasidh Krishna with a couple of wickets starred as the Atalans lost half their team. Rahmat Shah, who became the first player to score 1000 runs in test cricket for Afghanistan, is unbeaten with 43 runs next to his name. 

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