{
  "id": 7601724,
  "title": "Samson fifty powers India past Afghanistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/samson-fifty-powers-india-past-afghanistan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:44:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/cricket/samsons-rapid-fifty-powers-india-to-t20i-series-win-over-afghanistan/articleshow/134270027.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the second T20 International, India secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan, establishing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Sanju Samson, who anchored the chase, reached 57 off 22 balls, leading India to a formidable total of 163 for 3 in just 14.5 overs. This performance was bolstered by Abhishek Sharma's rapid 39 off 19 balls, featuring four sixes and two fours, and Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 38 off 23 balls, including three fours and two sixes.\n\nAfghanistan's top order struggled against India's disciplined bowling, finishing their 20 overs at 159 for 8. Leading scorer Ibrahim Zadran contributed 37 runs, while captain Rashid Khan added 28, with Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy each claiming crucial wickets. India's comprehensive win underlined their dominance in the series.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}