Abhishek Sharma Leads India to Victory Against Afghanistan in T20I

Sep 13, 2026

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Sep 13, 2026 17:30

Abhishek Sharma stars as India beat Afghanistan in first T20I

## Abhishek Sharma's Stellar Performance

In a thrilling T20I match in New Delhi, India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan, largely thanks to Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting. Sharma scored an impressive 82 runs off just 32 balls, featuring seven boundaries and seven sixes.

## Key Partnerships

Chasing a target of 157, India faced an early setback with Sanju Samson's quick dismissal. However, Sharma and Ishan Kishan formed a formidable partnership, adding 121 runs for the second wicket. Kishan contributed 42 runs from 33 balls, including five fours and a six.

## India's Swift Chase

India reached the target in just 13.4 overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer remained not out with eight runs, while Tilak Verma added three runs to seal the win.

## Afghanistan's Innings

Earlier, Afghanistan struggled initially, losing five wickets for 43 runs. Azmatullah Omarzai's unbeaten 64 off 44 balls and Mohammad Nabi's 33 off 27 balls helped Afghanistan post a total of 156 for eight in 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh was India's standout bowler, taking three wickets.

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