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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Samson, Abhishek get India on the way in pursuit of 157

Afghanistan mounted a vital recovery during the opening match of the 2026 T20I series following a disastrous start that saw them lose five wickets within the initial seven overs. An essential partnership involving Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi rescued the innings from total collapse.

Faced with a target of 157 runs to secure a 1-0 advantage in the series, the Indian chase commenced with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma setting the pace with the bat.