India takes 1-0 lead over Afghanistan in T20I series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
India leads 1-0 in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan after winning by seven wickets at Ferozeshah Kotla. Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs, guiding India to a successful chase of 157 runs. The team aimed to bounce back from recent defeats in series against Ireland and England, emphasizing trust in their aggressive approach. Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran acknowledged the team's struggle with scoring, mentioning that their total of 156 was insufficient. The next match in the series is scheduled for later this week.
- •India scored 158 runs for the loss of three wickets.
- •Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match.
- •Jasprit Bumrah took an early wicket, dismissing Gurbaz for a duck.
- •Afghanistan set a total of 156 runs after a challenging start.
- •The second T20I is set for September 16.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — 'One or two bad series won't define our batting': Abhishek Sharma sends clear message after India's win over Afghanistan
"India had a disappointing run in their recent white-ball series against Ireland and England. They lost the T20I series in Ireland 0-2 before going down in both the T20I and ODI series in England. Abhishek, however, said the team would continue to trust its approach.
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