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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Ishan Kishan's lightning effort gives India second wicket

India seized complete command during the opening T20I clash in New Delhi after opting to bowl first against Afghanistan. Jasprit Bumrah made an immediate impact upon his return from injury by striking in the opening over to remove Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Afghanistan's attempt to stabilize faltered when sharp work in the field by Ishan Kishan triggered the run out of Zadran. Arshdeep Singh quickly struck next by having Sediqullah Atal caught by Bumrah at short third, leaving the visitors three down inside five overs.