New Zealand and Afghanistan play their first Test match together on 9 September in India.

New Zealand and Afghanistan will compete in a one-off Test match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in India on September 9. New Zealand, led by captain Kane Williamson, aims to adjust to red-ball cricket after a hiatus, while Afghanistan seeks to leverage their familiarity with the Indian conditions. This match marks Afghanistan's first Test against New Zealand, highlighting their growth in international cricket.