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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Nabi, Omarzai look to put up a fight for Afghanistan

India took firm control early in the opening T20I match in New Delhi after electing to field first upon winning the toss. Returning from an injury absence, Jasprit Bumrah struck in the very first over to remove Rahmanullah Gurbaz before Ishan Kishan produced a sharp runout to dismiss Zadran.

Arshdeep Singh soon had Sediqullah Atal caught by Bumrah at short third man, leaving the visitors three down inside five overs, and Axar Patel claimed Gulbadin Naib in the final powerplay over to reduce them to four down early.

Varun Chakaravarthy subsequently bowled Darwish to leave Afghanistan reeling at five down, reaching 56 for 5 after 10 overs. 3 overs as they attempted to recover.