IND vs AFG 1st T20I Match Highlights: On September 13, 2026, India faced Afghanistan in the 1st T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. India registered a dominant 7-wicket victory over Afghanistan to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series.
| Details | Team / Score | Key Performances |
|---|---|---|
| Toss | India (Elected to bowl) | - |
| Afghanistan | 156/8 (20.0 Overs) | Azmatullah Omarzai: 64* (44) |
| India | 157/3 (13.4 Overs) | Abhishek Sharma: 82 (32) |
| Result | India Won by 7 Wickets | 38 balls remaining |
| Player of the Match | Abhishek Sharma | 82 (32) |
Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma Blitzkrieg (82 off 32)
Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock of 82 runs in just 32 balls, hit 7 fours and 7 sixes, making the 157-run chase effortless for Team India.
Key Partnerships & Bowling Performances
Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack with an impressive spell of 3/19 to restrict Afghanistan to 156/8. In response, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan (42 off 33) forged a match-winning 121-run partnership for the second wicket.
