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Abhishek Sharma's explosive innings helps India secure win over Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:07 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Abhishek Sharma's explosive innings helps India secure win over Afghanistan

Summary

India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13, chasing down 157 runs in just 13.4 overs. Abhishek Sharma starred with a remarkable 82 runs off 32 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed 42 runs. Afghanistan's innings had a shaky start, collapsing to 43/5 before Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi rescued the total to 156/8. Arshdeep Singh topped the bowling charts for India with three wickets for 19 runs, giving India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with the next game scheduled in Delhi on September 15.

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•India chased down 157 runs, finishing at 157/3.
•Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs in 32 balls, including seven sixes.
•Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets, conceding 19 runs.
•Afghanistan posted 156/8, with Azmatullah Omarzai scoring 64 runs.
•The second T20I will be held in Delhi on September 15.

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11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Abhishek Sharma’s 22-ball fifty, Arshdeep’s three-for lead India to seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in 1st T20I

What they're saying

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India dominated the first T20I, achieving a decisive seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan. The highlight was Abhishek Sharma, whose explosive 82 runs from 32 balls led the charge against a target of 156 set by Afghanistan, despite their recovery efforts from Omarzai and Nabi. On the bowling side, Arshdeep Singh excelled with 3 wickets for just 19 runs, allowing India to take a lead of 1-0 in this thrilling three-match series.
— Yahoo Sports

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