In the first T20 match between India and Afghanistan played in Delhi, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi did not find a place in the playing XI. During the toss, captain Shreyas Iyer explained that, considering the team combination and the challenge of the match, the team decided to rely on experienced players. The pairing of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma got another opportunity, while Ishan Kishan is also part of the squad. As a result, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will have to wait longer for his international debut.