One of the most exciting days in international cricket, 17 June 2026, features the latest ICC matches. Three highly competitive games will be played in different formats. The first is India vs Afghanistan in an ODI; the second is Bangladesh hosting Australia in the opening T20. Lastly, England is meeting New Zealand in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Each game is significant, as the teams will be doing their best to gain an early advantage in the ICC series. In this article, you will find the upcoming ICC schedule, all teams’ probable lineups, and a winner prediction.
ICC International Fixtures – Match Schedule and Analysis
1. India vs Afghanistan
Date: 17 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 04:00 AM ET | 01:00 AM PT | 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Ardonamau
2. Bangladesh vs Australia
Date: 17 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 04:00 AM ET | 01:00 AM PT | 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram
3. England vs New Zealand
Date: 17 June 2026 (Wednesday) – 21 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 06:00 AM ET | 03:00 AM PT | 03:30 PM IST
Venue: The Oval, London
Expected Lineups & Preview – ICC Matches (17 June 2026)
India vs Afghanistan | ODI
Date: 17 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 04:00 AM ET | 01:00 AM PT | 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Ardonamau
India Expected Lineup
| ICC Player | Role |
| Rohit Sharma | Top order Batter |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Top order Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer | Top order Batter |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batting All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | Bowling All-rounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Harsh Dubey | Bowling All-rounder |
Afghanistan Expected Lineup
| ICC Player | Role |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Opening Batter |
| Sediqullah Atal | Opening Batter |
| Rahmat Shah | Top order Batter |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | Top order Batter |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowling All-rounder |
| AM Ghazanfar | Bowler |
| Fareed Ahmad | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | All-rounder |
India vs Afghanistan | ODI Preview
India is going into the 2nd ODI with a 1-0 advantage after a competitive win in the first game. In the first ODI, Afghanistan took the initiative through Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s brilliant 102 off 51 balls, which put India under pressure. Nevertheless, India came back strong with debutant bowlers; Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar each took three wickets. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh also made significant breakthroughs, holding Afghanistan to 194.
On the run chase, even after Rohit Sharma was dismissed early, India looked assured. Once again, Shubman Gill displayed his skill with a graceful 84, and KL Rahul closed the game with 39. As a result, India reached the target with still seven wickets in hand. Hence, this situation confirms India’s ability to manage pressure and secure victories in a highly professional manner.
Afghanistan is expected to be more aggressive in the 2nd ODI after a close defeat. Still, India’s batting depth, along with their current form and home advantage, once again gives them a clear advantage. If they repeat their discipline, India will very likely extend their lead to 2-0.
The pick: India
Bangladesh vs Australia | T20
Date: 17 June 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 04:00 AM ET | 01:00 AM PT | 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram
Bangladesh Expected Lineup
| ICC Player | Role |
| Tanzid Hasan | Opening Batter |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | Opening Batter |
| Litton Das (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Towhid Hridoy | Top order Batter |
| Shamim Hossain | Batting All-rounder |
| Saif Hassan | Batting All-rounder |
| Mahedi Hasan | Bowling All-rounder |
| Rishad Hossain | Leg-spinner |
| Taskin Ahmed | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Shoriful Islam | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
Australia Expected Lineup
| ICC Player | Role |
| Travis Head | Opening Batter |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Matt Renshaw | Opening Batter |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | Batting All-rounder |
| Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Middle-order Batter |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
| Adam Zampa | Leg-spinner |
| Xavier Bartlett | Fast Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Fast Bowler |
| Spencer Johnson | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
Bangladesh vs Australia | T20 Match Preview
The T20 match between Bangladesh and Australia looks exciting. Both squads are eager to get the series off to a very competitive start. Bangladesh will have the advantage of playing at home. The pitch here typically benefits spinners and slower bowlers. Their key players, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, and Mustafizur Rahman, will be responsible for turning the game in their favor. Their main challenge will be dealing with Australia’s powerful top order.
Australia arrives with a talented and well-balanced T20 team, with the openers, Travis and Mitchell, to give an amazing start. At the same time, Tim David and Cameron Green will probably provide power-hitting in the middle and death overs. Their bowling unit is a strong mix of Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa, coming prepared for all different conditions.
After looking at the overall strength of their squads, a slight edge goes to Australia. They are the ones most likely to beat, as they are ahead in power-hitting ability and recent form. But Bangladesh still has the home-ground advantage with the pitch conditions in its favor. If they manage to take early wickets and break the middle overs, they can make the game very close.
The pick: Australia
England vs New Zealand | Test Match
Date: 17 June 2026 (Wednesday) – 21 June 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 06:00 AM ET | 03:00 AM PT | 03:30 PM IST
Venue: The Oval, London
England Expected Lineup
| ICC Player | Role |
| Ben Duckett | Opening Batter |
| Joe Root (c) | Top order Batter |
| Harry Brook | Middle-order Batter |
| Jamie Smith | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Jacob Bethell | Batting All-rounder |
| Rehan Ahmed | Bowling All-rounder |
| Shoaib Bashir | Off-spinner |
| Jofra Archer | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Josh Tongue | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Matthew Fisher | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Emilio Gay | Opening Batter |
New Zealand Expected Lineup
| ICC Player | Role |
| Devon Conway | Opening Batter |
| Tom Latham (c) | Opening Batter |
| Will Young | Top order Batter |
| Henry Nicholls | Top order Batter |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting All-rounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | Batting All-rounder |
| Glenn Phillips | Batting All-rounder |
| Mitchell Santner | Bowling All-rounder |
| Kyle Jamieson | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
| Will O’Rourke | Right-arm Fast Bowler |
England vs New Zealand | Test Match Preview
After a thrilling 115-run victory in the first Test against New Zealand, England go into the second Test. The previous match was overshadowed by the bowlers, the challenging pitch always making batting tough. Gus Atkinson achieved a major breakthrough with five wickets in the second innings. Ollie Robinson’s comeback to the Test was very impressive, helping England to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Besides that, the situation at The Oval will be very different from what it was at Lord’s. So, hitters might get the opportunity to make a top. This kind of change might help New Zealand, since their batting lineup in the first match struggled at Lord’s. Players like Tom Latham, Devon Conway, and Glenn Phillips will be prepared to recover and even the Series.
England’s major strength is its fast-bowling unit, particularly with Atkinson and Robinson delivering a great performance. Their striking rate of wickets could again be the deciding factor. Though New Zealand is undoubtedly capable of playing better, England seems to be carrying the confidence and momentum.
The pick: England
Wrap-up
On 17 June, there will be a series of thrilling ICC matches. Teams will take on the challenge of playing under pressure. Some teams will carry the momentum from their recent win, others will see this as a crucial moment to reset. For example, India will strive to increase its lead, and Australia will focus on winning the opening T20 series. On the other side, in the Test match, England will try to extend their winning streak. Generally, teams that have more depth, are tactically flexible, and more consistent are the ones that will dominate. Spectators can look forward to intense cricket action.
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