New Delhi, September 18 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian cricket team secured a resounding victory against Afghanistan on September 18, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, winning the third T20 match by 127 runs. This victory completed a clean sweep for India, clinching the three-match series 3-0.
Following the win, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer displayed remarkable sportsmanship that resonated with cricket fans from both nations. As the team gathered for a group photo with the trophy, Iyer called over Afghanistan‘s captain, Ibrahim Zadran, to join in the celebration. A photo circulating on social media captures Zadran standing alongside Iyer and Nitish Kumar Reddy, highlighting a moment of camaraderie amid competition.
Afghanistan hosted the series but struggled significantly under the leadership of their new captain, Ibrahim Zadran. The team faced disappointing performances, losing all three matches decisively and extending their wait for a first win against India.
India dominated the series, winning the first and second T20 matches by seven wickets each, followed by the commanding 127-run victory in the final match.
Abhishek Sharma emerged as the standout performer, scoring the most runs in the series. Across three matches, he accumulated 229 runs, including a century and a half-century, with an impressive tally of 22 sixes and 18 fours. In a remarkable feat, he set a record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during the third match. Abhishek was named Player of the Series and also received the Player of the Match award for both the first and third T20s.
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