India wrapped up their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in emphatic fashion, producing another dominant performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After winning the first two matches by seven wickets, India completed a 3-0 series whitewash with a massive 127-run victory in the third T20I.
The highlight of the night was a breathtaking century from Abhishek Sharma, who produced a stunning display of power hitting to put India in complete control. His sensational knock earned him the Player of the Match award as India successfully defended 221/7 by bowling Afghanistan out for just 94 in 14.1 overs.
Abhishek Sharma lights up Arun Jaitley Stadium with a record-breaking hundred
Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl first, but the decision quickly backfired as India’s opening pair provided a blistering start. Abhishek took the attack to the Afghan bowlers from the outset, finding boundaries with remarkable regularity. Abhishek smashed 108 runs from just 34 deliveries, an innings packed with nine fours and 11 sixes. His extraordinary strike rate of more than 317 gave Afghanistan little opportunity to settle and turned the contest heavily in India’s favour.
Sanju Samson provided excellent support at the other end, contributing a well-made 50 from 35 balls with two fours and four sixes. The pair laid the foundation for a huge total before Afghanistan eventually managed to break the partnership.
After the departure of the openers, India continued to push for a formidable score. Shreyas Iyer added a useful 29 from 20 balls, including two sixes, while Shivam Dube chipped in with 14 from 10 deliveries. Ishan Kishan scored 10 off eight balls, while Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel made smaller contributions. Afghanistan picked up wickets at regular intervals towards the end, with Azmatullah Omarzai taking two wickets and Rashid Khan and Abdullah Ahmadzai claiming one each.
Despite those breakthroughs, India finished on an imposing 221/7 from their 20 overs. The total left Afghanistan needing 222 to complete what would have been a remarkable chase.
Afghanistan collapse as India seal 3-0 sweep
Afghanistan’s chase never gained momentum as India’s bowling attack quickly put the visitors under pressure. Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 25 from 16 balls, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz made 15 from 11. Azmatullah Omarzai added 17, but there was little support from the rest of the batting lineup.
Nitish delivered an impressive spell, claiming three wickets for 25 runs from his four overs. Ravi Bishnoi also picked up three wickets, finishing with 3/26 from 3.1 overs. Axar was particularly economical, taking two wickets while conceding only nine runs in three overs.
Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Thakur chipped in with one wicket apiece as India dismissed Afghanistan for 94 in only 14.1 overs. India therefore secured a commanding 127-run victory and completed a clean sweep in the series.
India had already won the first two matches by seven wickets each, but the third game produced an even more emphatic result. With Abhishek’s explosive century setting up the victory and the bowlers finishing the job, India ended the series unbeaten at 3-0.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
3️⃣ Matches
2️⃣2️⃣9️⃣ Runs
7️⃣6️⃣.3️⃣3️⃣ Average
2️⃣6️⃣9️⃣.4️⃣1️⃣ Strike-rateAbhishek Sharma is adjudged the Player of the Series for his incredible consistency 🫡🔝
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/Zixki4RhPt#TeamIndia | #AFGvIND pic.twitter.com/2g2D8re859
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2026
Dear Afghanistan, you could have done so much better.
Abhishek Sharma, well done on your fastest T20I 💯👏
Nitish Kumar Reddy picking up wickets in this series has been a huge plus as far as India’s team combination going forward is concerned. 🇮🇳
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 17, 2026
On a mission of his own 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Z6LaKwv4x6
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 17, 2026
A fantastic series win for Team India! A special performance from @IamAbhiSharma4 , with valuable contributions from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi. A complete team effort throughout the series to secure a 3-0 win against Afghanistan.
Well played, Team India! @BCCI pic.twitter.com/LfKqMu4dvI
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) September 17, 2026
India dominates Afghanistan in 3rd T20I, securing a comprehensive series sweep ⚡#AFGvIND #3rdT20I pic.twitter.com/wE99SdoD9r
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 18, 2026
🚨 THE FASTEST EVER T20I HUNDED AGAINST A FULL MEMBERS NATION. 🚨
– Wait for the ice cold celebration by Abhishek Sharma. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/wYudKVfgT6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 17, 2026
No drama, No jumping, No big celebration, nothing after getting record breaking hundred.!!!🫡
Just put the bat above and sat down below, meditating.🧘♂️
Another selfless Sharma, Abhishek Sharma🫡 pic.twitter.com/QrByHQg4Ff
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) September 17, 2026
Abhishek made history today.@BCCI #indvsAfg@IamAbhiSharma4 #yoga pic.twitter.com/FTxsgfrRYj
— Rakesh Malhotra (@RakeshMalhotra) September 17, 2026
That’s why he’s my favourite player! Abhishek Sharma is from any other planet I’m sure. @IamAbhiSharma4 ♥️
#IndVsAfg— Syed Shaheer Ul Haq (@SyedShaheer92) September 17, 2026
@IamAbhiSharma4 Love you, brother! ❤️ May Lord Shiva bless you with more success. 🙏
Har Har Mahadev! 🕉️🚩 https://t.co/nK1kMRCJf0
— Santhosh 🇮🇳 (@shetty_santhu1) September 18, 2026
What an innings by AbhishekSharma !! #AFGVSIND #Abhisheksharma @IamAbhiSharma4 https://t.co/TEOumRq9ij
— Shagun Mathur (@mathurshagun1) September 18, 2026
Fastest fifty by an Indian in T20I – Yuvraj Singh.
Fastest Hundred by an Indian in T20I – Abhishek Sharma
Student is learning from the master 😁❤️#INDvsAFG #AbhishekSharma @IamAbhiSharma4 @YUVSTRONG12 pic.twitter.com/TKfuf4CpAY
— Samridhi (@samridhi_i) September 17, 2026
ICYMI: FASTEST T20I 💯 FOR INDIA 🔥
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 17, 2026
Straight from the 𝗬𝘂𝘃𝗿𝗮𝗷 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. 🥶❤️🔥
📸: BCCI | #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/5kZOQr1JtW
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) September 17, 2026
