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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan partner to destroy Afghanistan bowlers

During the opening T20I encounter in Delhi on September 13, 2026, India mounted a fierce pursuit of Afghanistan's 156-run effort, which had been anchored by Azmatullah Omarzai's half-century. Despite facing an early setback with the dismissal of Sanju Samson, the hosts swiftly seized command behind an explosive partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan.

The left-handed duo dismantled the bowling attack, propelling their side to 82 runs within the initial six overs.