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Afghanistan vs India • T20I

60 stories · every match, preview, and player story from this series

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Shreyas Iyer wins hearts with sportsmanship after India’s Afghanistan T20I whitewash, reminds fans of Rahane

Shreyas Iyer earned widespread praise for his sporting behavior in the wake of India completing a clean sweep against Afghanistan in their Twenty20 International series. His courteous actions drew…

Sep 18
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 3rd T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson slam 100 runs in powerplay

India completed a clean 3-0 sweep against Afghanistan with a commanding 127-run victory in the third T20 international. Opening batter Abhishek Sharma delivered a historic performance, crafting the…

Sep 17
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IND vs AFG highlights, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma's record ton helps India seal series whitewash with 127-run win

Abhishek Sharma spearheaded India's batting effort with a historic knock of 108, powering the team to an imposing first-innings total of 221 for seven in the third T20I of 2026. His century…

Sep 17
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Afghanistan vs India, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs India in India 2026

Afghanistan vs India, 3rd T20I, Afghanistan vs India in India 2026. India won by 127 runs. Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. India Inning 1: 221/7 in 20 overs. Afghanistan Inning 1: 94/10 in 14.1…

Sep 17
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India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi again; Sanju Samson retains place as India make one big change vs Afghanistan

India instituted a single major modification to their lineup heading into the second Twenty20 International against Afghanistan. The team selection confirmed that Sanju Samson kept his spot in the…

Sep 15
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Sanju Samson’s 57 helps India clinch T20 series against Afghanistan with 7-wicket win

India secured a twenty-over series victory over Afghanistan courtesy of a convincing seven-wicket triumph. A decisive half-century from Sanju Samson, who scored 57, served as the centerpiece of the…

Sep 15
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Afghanistan T20I: Samson has his say, India take 2-0 lead

India secured a commanding 2-0 advantage in the three-game series after defeating Afghanistan by seven wickets at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sent in to bat, the visitors stumbled to 67/4 past…

Sep 15
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Ishan Kishan hit three fours and two sixes, Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I, New Delhi, September 15, 2026

Ishan Kishan showcased his boundary-clearing ability during the second Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan. Playing in New Delhi on September 15, 2026, the batter struck a pair of…

Sep 15
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Sanju Samson was quick to shift gears after a slow start, Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I, New Delhi, September 15, 2026

During the second Twenty20 international between India and Afghanistan, Sanju Samson successfully accelerated his scoring rate following a sluggish opening period. The encounter was staged in New…

Sep 15
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AFG vs IND T20 2026: Sanju Samson leads another rapid chase as India win Afghanistan series

Sanju Samson powered India to another swift run chase against Afghanistan during their 2026 Twenty20 matchup. His decisive effort guided the Indian squad across the line to clinch the overall series…

Sep 15
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India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Sanju Samson joins Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul in India's elite club

During the second Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan, Sanju Samson entered a select group of Indian cricketers alongside Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. His achievement in the fixture…

Sep 15
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Rashid Khan played some innovative shots, Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I, New Delhi, September 15, 2026

During the second Twenty20 International between Afghanistan and India in New Delhi, Rashid Khan caught the eye with an inventive batting display. The match took place on September 15,…

Sep 15
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India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi again; Sanju Samson retains place as India make on

India's lineup for the second Twenty20 International against Afghanistan features the ongoing absence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The team has opted against including him once more for this…

Sep 15
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India vs Afghanistan LIVE, 2nd T20I — Toss at 7PM; Shreyas Iyer’s team looks to clinch series

India and Afghanistan are set to face off in the second match of their twenty-over contest, with the Indian squad led by Shreyas Iyer aiming to secure an overall series victory. The official coin…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi fight for hosts make 160 a possibility

A resolute late push guided Afghanistan to 159 for 8 across their 20 overs during the second T20I clash against India in September 2026. Following an early breakthrough removing Rahmanullah Gurbaz,…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Vaibhav denied a chance once more as India field vs Afghanistan in 2nd match

India chose to bowl after winning the flip of the coin against Afghanistan in the second T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Holding a 1-0 advantage in the three-fixture bilateral contest, the…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG Highlights, 2nd T20I 2026: Samson silences selection debate as India crush Afghanistan to seal series 2-0

India wrapped up their bilateral Twenty20 International series against Afghanistan, establishing an unassailable 2-0 advantage with a commanding performance in Delhi. Tasked with overhauling a target…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Abhishek, Samson get India off to flying start

After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first in the second T20I, India limited Afghanistan to 159 for 8 across their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah made an early mark as the batting side suffered an…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG Highlights, 2nd T20I 2026: India seal the series with a convincing win in second match

India wrapped up an emphatic 2-0 triumph in the T20I series by defeating Afghanistan in the second fixture held in Delhi. Tasked with reaching a target of 160, the hosts completed the pursuit with…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Shreyas Iyer falls cheaply, Tilak and Ishan look to get India over the line

Tasked with hunting down a target of 160 during the second T20I of 2026, India launched their innings at a blistering tempo against Afghanistan. Abhishek Sharma led the charge right from the opening…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Varun ruled out, Samson-Vaibhav selection looms as India eye series-clinching win

Delhi serves as the battleground for the second Twenty20 international between India and Afghanistan, with the host nation positioned to capture the three-game bilateral contest. Having dropped the…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Sanju Samson departs after half-century as India rocket towards the target

India surged out of the gates in pursuit of a 160-run victory requirement during the second T20I of 2026 against Afghanistan. Abhishek Sharma took control during the opening exchanges, helping set an…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Arshdeep gives India first strike, Ibrahim Zadran comes up with a strong reply

After India opted to bowl first upon winning the toss in the second T20I, Jasprit Bumrah opened the contest with a scoreless maiden over before Arshdeep Singh removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Afghanistan on back foot, losing four wickets; India in driver's seat

India seized command during the second T20I encounter against Afghanistan on September 15, 2026, triggering a sharp batting collapse. After an opening setback involving Rahmanullah Gurbaz,…

Sep 15
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Sanju Samson silencing his critics with brilliant strokeplay

Tasked with hunting down a 160-run objective in the second T20I, India unleashed a blistering start courtesy of openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. Sharma set the tone with aggressive…

Sep 15
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Afghanistan vs India 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch AFG vs IND live on TV and online

Following an emphatic victory where they overhauled a 157-run target with 38 deliveries remaining courtesy of Abhishek Sharma's blistering 82, Shreyas Iyer's Indian squad looks to clinch the…

Sep 15
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India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I 2026 predicted lineups with potential return of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in starting XI at Delhi

Anticipation is building around the projected team sheets for the upcoming 2026 second T20I fixture between India and Afghanistan, scheduled to take place in Delhi. A key storyline heading into the…

Sep 15
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Sanju Samson Out, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi In? India's Probable Playing XI For 2nd T20I Vs Afghanistan

Speculation surrounds India's anticipated lineup for the upcoming second Twenty20 International against Afghanistan. Discussions point toward a possible reshuffle in the playing eleven ahead of the…

Sep 15
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Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs India in India 2026

Afghanistan vs India, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan vs India in India 2026. India won by 7 wkts. Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Afghanistan Inning 1: 159/8 in 20 overs. India Inning 1: 163/3 in 14.5…

Sep 15
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Afghanistan v India - second T20 scorecard

India compiled a total of 163 for 3 across 14.5 overs in the second T20 encounter against Afghanistan. Samson spearheaded the batting effort with a blistering 57 off 22 deliveries, hitting seven…

Sep 15
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India seal series win over Afghanistan - second T20 scorecard

India captured the T20 series against Afghanistan behind an explosive batting display in the second match, finishing on 163 for 3 inside 15 overs. Sanju Samson led the assault with a blistering 57…

Sep 15
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Ishan Kishan reflects on role adjustment after India’s T20I win over Afghanistan

Following a recent Twenty20 International victory against Afghanistan, Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan shared his thoughts regarding how he adapted to a shift in his responsibilities on the field. The…

Sep 14
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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…

Sep 14
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Jasprit Bumrah returns as India thrash Afghanistan after Abhishek Sharma's assault in 1st T20I in New Delhi | Cricket

India secured an emphatic victory against Afghanistan during the opening Twenty20 International held in New Delhi. The contest saw the comeback of Jasprit Bumrah to the national lineup. The dominant…

Sep 13
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Jasprit Bumrah returns as India thrash Afghanistan after Abhishek Sharma's assault in in 1st T20I in New Delhi

India secured a convincing seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the opening T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi after captain Shreyas Iyer opted to field first. The visitors suffered an early…

Sep 13
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Jasprit Bumrah returns as India thrash Afghanistan after Abhishek Sharma's assault in 1st T20I in New Delhi

India secured an emphatic seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the opening T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi after captain Shreyas Iyer elected to field first. Jasprit Bumrah…

Sep 13
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Jasprit Bumrah returns as India thrash Afghanistan after Abhishek Sharma's assault in in 1st T20I in New Delhi | Cricket

India secured an emphatic win over Afghanistan during the opening match of the Twenty20 International series held in New Delhi. The home side's commanding performance was spearheaded by an aggressive…

Sep 13
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T20I: Jasprit Bumrah returns as India ease to win over Afghanistan

In New Delhi, India secured a convincing seven-wicket win over Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium after skipper Shreyas Iyer elected to field. Making his comeback from an injury hiatus, Jasprit…

Sep 13
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T20I: Jasprit Bumrah returns as India ease to win over Afghanistan | Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah made his comeback to the national side as India secured a comfortable Twenty20 International victory against Afghanistan. The fixture saw the Indian team cruise to a straightforward…

Sep 13
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Jasprit Bumrah got Rahmanullah Gurbaz with a snorter, Afghanistan vs India, 1st T20I, Delhi, September 13, 2026

During the opening T20 international between India and Afghanistan held in Delhi on September 13, 2026, Jasprit Bumrah delivered an unplayable, sharply rising delivery to dismiss Rahmanullah…

Sep 13
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Abhishek 1-0 Samson as India crush Afghanistan in Delhi T20I series opener

India registered a commanding victory against Afghanistan in Delhi to begin their T20I series with an emphatic performance. The home team overwhelmed their opponents from the outset to take an early…

Sep 13
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Vande Mataram played before India-Afghanistan T20 tie

In a historic first for an Indian men's cricket fixture, the complete version of Vande Mataram preceded Jana Gana Mana ahead of the opening Twenty20 International against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley…

Sep 13
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Vande Mataram played before India-Afghanistan T20I in a first for men's team after amendment

Prior to Monday's opening Twenty20 International against Afghanistan at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Indian men's cricket team witnessed a historic ceremonial change as Vande Mataram was…

Sep 13
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No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; Samson back in the fold as India opt to bowl first against Afghanistan in 1st T20

India has chosen to field first after winning the toss in their opening T20 international encounter against Afghanistan. The lineup features the return of Sanju Samson, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi…

Sep 13
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First time ever: Indian players sing Vande Mataram, then National Anthem before start of India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I

In a historic first for international cricket, India's national song, Vande Mataram, resounded across the Arun Jaitley Stadium preceding the anthems of both India and Afghanistan ahead of their…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Bumrah returns, Sooryavanshi misses out as India opt to bowl

India has chosen to field first against Afghanistan in the opening contest of their Twenty20 International series. The decision at the toss sets the stage for the visitors to set a target in the…

Sep 13
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India vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: No Sooryavanshi as Sanju Samson returns to XI

Sanju Samson has earned a spot back in the starting lineup for India as they kick off their Twenty20 International series against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi was left out of the team…

Sep 13
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Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing Today's 1st India Vs Afghanistan T20I?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been left out of the lineup for the opening Twenty20 International clash featuring India and Afghanistan. Questions have emerged surrounding the youngster's absence as the…

Sep 13
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score today in India vs. Afghanistan 1st T20I match in New Delhi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi featured in the opening Twenty20 International contest between India and Afghanistan held in New Delhi. Attention centered on the cricketer's batting performance during this…

Sep 13
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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…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan partner to destroy Afghanistan bowlers

During the opening T20I encounter in Delhi on September 13, 2026, India mounted a fierce pursuit of Afghanistan's 156-run effort, which had been anchored by Azmatullah Omarzai's half-century. Despite…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma misses century, powers India towards a big win in first match

India began their T20I series against Afghanistan with an emphatic victory, effectively chasing down a target of 157 runs. Despite an early setback when Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply, Abhishek…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Bumrah's return, Sooryavanshi's selection in focus as India take on Afghanistan

Delhi plays host to the opening contest of a three-game Twenty20 International series between India and Afghanistan. The encounter marks the competitive comeback of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah,…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Sooryavanshi or Samson? India face huge opening call ahead of series opener

India's three-game Twenty20 International campaign opposite Afghanistan gets underway in Delhi. Alongside the tactical decisions regarding the final lineup and the integration of emerging prospects,…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG Highlights, 1st T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma blows Afghanistan away as India cruise to seven-wicket win

India secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the opening match of their 2026 T20I series in Delhi. Arshdeep Singh spearheaded the hosts' bowling attack, stifling the opposition…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Sooryavanshi dropped, Bumrah back as India opt to field in Arun Jaitley stadium

India chose to bowl after winning the toss in the opening T20I against Afghanistan at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, serving as key preparation for the Asian Games within this three-game bilateral…

Sep 13
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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…

Sep 13
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 1st T20I 2026: Abhishek Sharma rains boundaries as India hunt down 157

Pursuing a target of 157 in Delhi, India overcame the early loss of Sanju Samson thanks to a ferocious assault by Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. The left-handed pair dismantled the Afghan attack…

Sep 13
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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…

Sep 13
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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…

Sep 13