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India secures series win over Afghanistan in second T20I

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

India secures series win over Afghanistan in second T20I

Summary

India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I on September 15, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Nitish Kumar Reddy was instrumental with the ball, recording figures of 3/24 and dismissing key players early. Sanju Samson played a pivotal role in the chase, scoring 57 runs off just 22 balls, helping India chase down the target of 160 runs in 14.5 overs. India’s focus now shifts to the final match of the series as they look to complete a clean sweep.

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•Nitish Kumar Reddy took 3 wickets for 24 runs.
•Sanju Samson scored 57 runs off 22 balls.
•India chased down 160 runs in 14.5 overs.
•The match took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
•India leads the series 2-0 with one match remaining.

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What they're saying

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Nitish Kumar Reddy returned figures of 3/24 as India restricted Afghanistan to 159 for eight. Sanju Samson then smashed 57 off 22 balls as India chased down the target in 14.5 overs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
— Yahoo Sports

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