India Thrash Afghanistan to Seal T20I Series 2-0

New Delhi: India kept their perfect run alive in the T20I series against Afghanistan, storming to a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Chasing 160 to win, India cruised home in just 14.5 overs, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a game still to play.

IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Match Summary

Put in to bat after India won the toss and opted to field, Afghanistan posted 159 for 8 in their 20 overs. India, in reply, chased the target down with 31 balls to spare, finishing at 163 for 3 in 14.5 overs to complete the win by seven wickets.

Afghanistan Innings: Zadran and Rashid Khan Provide the Spark

Afghanistan’s innings began poorly, with wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz departing for a duck inside the first over. Captain Ibrahim Zadran then anchored the innings with a steady 37 off 33 balls, while useful contributions from Darwish Rasooli (26 off 15) and Mohammad Nabi (20 off 14) helped Afghanistan build a competitive total. Rashid Khan provided the late-innings fireworks, smashing 28 off just 16 balls to push the total past 150.

However, India’s bowling attack kept chipping away at regular intervals. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the standout performer with figures of 3 for 24 in his three overs, while Arshdeep Singh (2 for 35) and Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi picked up a wicket apiece to restrict Afghanistan to 159 for 8.

India Chase: Sanju Samson Sets the Tone

India’s reply began with intent. Sanju Samson, opening the batting and keeping wicket, played a blistering knock of 57 off just 22 balls, laced with seven fours and four sixes at a strike rate of over 259. His aggressive start alongside Abhishek Sharma, who contributed 39 off 19 balls, ensured India were always ahead of the required run rate.

Rashid Khan turned out to be the most successful bowler for Afghanistan, picking up three wickets, including those of Samson, Abhishek Sharma and captain Shreyas Iyer, but by the time he made his impact, India already had the game firmly in their grip. Ishan Kishan (38 not out off 23) and Tilak Varma (15 not out off 14) guided the innings to the finish line without further alarm, sealing the chase in style.

Player of the Match: Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy was named Player of the Match for his impactful spell of 3 for 24, which broke the back of the Afghanistan innings at crucial moments and set up the platform for India’s comfortable chase.

Series Standings and What This Means

With this win, India have taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series, having already won the series opener. The third and final T20I will now be a dead rubber for the series result, though both sides will look to finish on a high. For fans tracking match previews, expert picks and fantasy team insights ahead of the series finale, platforms like Vegas11 News have been actively covering the series with in-depth stats and player form updates, giving followers a closer look at how the momentum has shifted India way after two dominant performances.

Full Scorecard Highlights

Afghanistan 159/8 (20 overs): Ibrahim Zadran 37 (33), Rashid Khan 28 (16), Darwish Rasooli 26 (15), Mohammad Nabi 20 (14); Nitish Kumar Reddy 3/24, Arshdeep Singh 2/35, Jasprit Bumrah 1/25.

India 163/3 (14.5 overs): Sanju Samson 57 (22), Abhishek Sharma 39 (19), Ishan Kishan 38* (23), Tilak Varma 15* (14); Rashid Khan 3/36.

Toss: India won the toss and chose to field. Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Result: India won by 7 wickets (31 balls remaining).