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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.

India crossed the century mark shortly after the eighth over as the pair maintained an unrelenting pace. Abhishek's blistering knock eventually concluded when he mistimed a full toss and was caught in the deep by Rashid Khan, but the devastating counter-attack firmly placed India in complete control of the contest.

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