India beat Afghanistan in second T20I to clinch series
India’s openers put on a spectacular show as the hosts defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 160 for victory, India got off to a flying start as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma stitched together an 88-run opening partnership. Samson, who had struggled in the first T20I,…
India’s openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, put on an impressive performance as the hosts secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing 160, India opened the innings strongly, with Samson and Sharma combining for an 88-run partnership. Samson, who had struggled in the previous match, delivered an outstanding 57 off just 22 balls, including seven boundaries and four sixes.
Abhishek Sharma contributed 39 from 19 deliveries, featuring two fours and four sixes. This outstanding display secured India a formidable 2-0 lead in the series.
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