{
  "id": 8077537,
  "title": "IND vs AFG 3rd T20I: India Crush Afghanistan By 127 Runs, Complete 3-0 Series Sweep",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/ind-vs-afg-3rd-t20i-india-crush-afghanistan-by-127-runs-complete-3-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T17:42:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-afg-3rd-t20i-india-crush-afghanistan-by-127-runs-complete-3-0-series-sweep"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, September 17, 2026: India achieved a commanding win over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, wrapping up a 3-0 series sweep. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 221/7 in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the star performer with an explosive 108 off just 34 balls, reaching his hundred in just 30 balls — the quickest T20I century by an Indian player. Abhishek Sharma's innings was marked by nine fours and 11 sixes. In response, Afghanistan collapsed to 94 all out in just 14.1 overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi were the pick of the Afghan bowlers, each claiming three wickets, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah contributed two wickets each. The win secured India's 3-0 series victory, following their seven-wicket win in the second T20I.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, September 17, 2026: India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. India posted 221/7 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a stunning 108 off 34 balls, reaching his century in just 30 balls — the fastest T20I…",
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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."
}