India Seek Series Win Against Afghanistan in Second T20I

India will look to clinch the three-match T20I series when they face Afghanistan in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, September 15. The hosts hold a 1-0 lead after securing a convincing seven-wicket victory in the series opener on Sunday. In the first match, Afghanistan, batting first, posted a total of 156 for 8. Azmatullah Omarzai was the standout performer for the visitors, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 44 balls to anchor the innings after a shaky start. India's bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh who took three wickets, kept the total in check. India's chase was dominated by opener Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 82 runs off just 32 balls. His aggressive innings, featuring seven fours and seven sixes, set the foundation for a comfortable win. He was well-supported by Ishan Kishan, who contributed 42 off 33 balls. The pair added 121 runs for the second wicket, and India completed the victory in just 13.4 overs with 38 balls to spare. Ahead of the second T20I, India have been dealt a significant blow with the news that spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a side strain.