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India thrive in home comfort: Bumrah hits stride on comeback as Iyer’s men crush Afghanistan in first T20

India secured a commanding win over Afghanistan to open their Twenty20 series on familiar turf. Under the captaincy of Iyer, the hosts routed the opposition in the opening encounter.

The contest also featured Jasprit Bumrah returning to peak form. His strong performance marked a successful comeback, setting the tone for the national squad's dominant start to the contest.