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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Arshdeep Singh breaks partnership; Nabi returns after bringing Afghanistan back

Afghanistan found themselves under heavy pressure in the opening 2026 T20I against India following the rapid loss of their top five batters. The team faced an uphill battle to regain composure after the early collapse rattled their innings.

Working to steady the ship, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai mounted a fightback. The batting pair dug in to provide vital resistance and halt the bowling side's early dominance.