India Beat Afghanistan by 7 Wickets, Lead Series 1-0
Sep 15, 2026
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 International at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
After winning the toss and opting to bowl, India made an early breakthrough as Afghanistan struggled to 43 for five. However, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi steadied the innings with an 83-run partnership, helping Afghanistan post 156 for eight in their 20 overs.
Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with three wickets for 19 runs.
India made light work of the chase, reaching 157 for three in just 13.4 overs with 38 balls to spare. Opener Abhishek Sharma produced a stunning innings of 82 off just 32 balls and was named Player of the Match.
Abhishek also shared a commanding 121-run partnership with Ishan Kishan, putting India firmly in control and securing a convincing victory in the series opener.
