IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Sanju Samson Fires Quickfire Fifty as India Cruise to Series Win in Delhi

New Delhi: A blistering assault by Sanju Samson backed by a clinical spell from Nitish Kumar Reddy propelled India to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 160, the hosts raced across the finish line in just 14.5 overs to seal an unassailable 2- 0 lead in the three-match series.

IND vs AFG 2nd ODI: Match Details

• Afghanistan: 159/8 in 20 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 37, Azmatullah Omarzai 28; Nitish Kumar Reddy 3/24, Arshdeep Singh 2/28)

• India: 163/3 in 14.5 overs (Sanju Samson 57, Abhishek Sharma 34; Rashid Khan 3/36)

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• Result: India won by 7 wickets with 31 balls to spare 

Powerplay Demolition By Samson And Abhishek

India made light work of the 160-run target right from ball one. Promoted to open alongside Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson went on the offensive immediately, taking apart the Afghan new ball attack with clean striking down the ground and over deep midwicket.

The duo piled on 82 runs in the first six overs, completely shutting down Afghanistan’s chances of defending the total. Samson raised his half-century in just 22 deliveries, according to the Rediff Match Commentary, smashing five sixes and four boundaries.

While Rashid Khan struck three times in the middle overs to slow down the parade, the initial blitz had already reduced the equation to mere formalities.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Halts Afghan Momentum

Earlier in the evening, India skipper Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first after winning the coin.

Afghanistan openers got off to a watchful start before Arshdeep Singh broke through early. Ibrahim Zadran held one end with a steady 37, but Afghanistan struggled to break free against India’s disciplined lines.

With Varun Chakaravarthy sidelined due to an injury, young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy stepped up impressively with the ball.

Reddy picked up three crucial middle-order wickets, conceding only 24 runs in his three overs. 

Late hitting by Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi pushed Afghanistan to 159 for 8, a total that proved well short on a true Delhi surface.

Series Sealed With One Game Remaining

With two seven-wicket chases under their belt, India have pocketed the series with a game to spare. The third and final T20I will be played at the same venue on Thursday, September 17.