New Delhi, 16 Sep (Sports Desk)
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I, 2026: Match Details
India national cricket team defeated Afghanistan national cricket team by seven wickets in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on September 15, 2026. With this victory, India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Match Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | India in Afghanistan, 3 T20I Series, 2026 |
| Match | 2nd T20I |
| Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Toss | India won the toss and elected to field |
| Afghanistan | 159/8 in 20 overs |
| India | 163/3 in 14.5 overs |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Series Score | India lead 2-0 |
| Player of the Match | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
Afghanistan Innings: 159/8
Afghanistan were restricted to 159 runs for eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 37 runs off 33 balls, while Rashid Khan provided a late boost with 28 runs off 16 deliveries.
Mohammad Nabi contributed 20 runs, and Darwish Rasooli scored 26 runs. However, Afghanistan struggled to maintain momentum against India’s disciplined bowling attack.
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Afghanistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | 37 | 33 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 0 | — |
| Sediqullah Atal | — | — |
| Darwish Rasooli | 26 | — |
| Mohammad Nabi | 20 | — |
| Rashid Khan | 28 | 16 |
| Extras | 3 | |
| Total | 159/8 | 20 Overs |
Note: Complete ball-by-ball batting figures may vary slightly across scorecard sources.
India’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 3 | 24 | 3 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 35 | 2 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | — | — | 1 |
| Axar Patel | — | — | 1 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | — | — | 1 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered the standout performance, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs in three overs. His dismissal of Ibrahim Zadran and Rashid Khan proved particularly important in restricting Afghanistan’s total.
India Innings: 163/3 in 14.5 Overs
India chased down the target of 160 runs in just 14.5 overs, scoring 163 runs for the loss of three wickets.
The foundation of India’s successful chase was laid by Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, who dominated Afghanistan’s bowling attack during the powerplay.
Key Batting Performances
Sanju Samson – 57 Runs
Sanju Samson produced a sensational comeback performance, smashing 57 runs off just 22 balls.
His innings included:
- 7 fours
- 3 sixes
- Strike rate of over 250
Samson’s explosive batting helped India gain complete control of the run chase.
Abhishek Sharma – 39 Runs
Abhishek Sharma continued his impressive form, scoring 39 runs from 19 deliveries and forming an 82-run opening partnership with Samson.
Other Contributions
- Ishan Kishan: 38 runs
- Tilak Varma: 15* runs
- Shreyas Iyer: Contributed before being dismissed
Rashid Khan was Afghanistan’s most successful bowler, taking all three Indian wickets for 36 runs in 3.5 overs. Despite his bowling effort, Afghanistan could not prevent India’s comfortable victory.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Player of the Match
Nitish Kumar Reddy was named Player of the Match for his excellent bowling performance.
His Figures:
3 wickets for 24 runs in 3 overs
Reddy’s disciplined bowling in the middle and death overs played a crucial role in preventing Afghanistan from posting a bigger total. His performance was especially notable after a difficult outing in the opening match of the series.
Match Highlights
- India won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- Afghanistan scored 159/8 in 20 overs.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed three crucial wickets.
- Sanju Samson smashed a rapid half-century.
- Abhishek Sharma scored 39 off 19 balls.
- India chased 160 runs in only 14.5 overs.
- Rashid Khan took all three Indian wickets.
- India won by seven wickets.
- India secured the three-match series 2-0 with one match remaining.
Series Result
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Yet to be played |
India have taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. The third and final T20I is scheduled for September 17, 2026, in Delh
