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IND vs AFG Highlights, 1st T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma blows Afghanistan away as India cruise to seven-wicket win

India secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the opening match of their 2026 T20I series in Delhi. Arshdeep Singh spearheaded the hosts' bowling attack, stifling the opposition by claiming three wickets while conceding just 19 runs.

His disciplined spell restricted Afghanistan to a total of 156 runs for the loss of eight wickets.

In pursuit of the target, Abhishek Sharma led the charge with an explosive innings. The batter compiled a rapid 82 runs from merely 32 deliveries, ensuring India easily completed the chase to take an early lead in the series.