India captain Shubman Gill wins the toss and elects to field in the first ODI against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The matches feature India’s “Hand 2”/“Name 2” debutant notes in the reports, indicating that the playing XI includes two new players making ODI debuts for India, while Yashasvi Jaiswal is not included in the side. The NDTV coverage reiterates the toss result and the decision to bowl first. Both summaries provided focus on the same game details—Gill’s toss decision, the venue, and the Afghanistan opponent—along with the selection contrast regarding Jaiswal. The reports do not provide additional context on the debutants’ roles, the full squad, or match progression within the excerpts shared. Overall, the available information centers on India’s team selection and captain’s decision to field after winning the toss in the opening ODI.