On a day when Team India dominated play in New Delhi, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan made a strong statement. In the second T20I, the Afghan brigade batted first and managed to set a 160-run target. The Men in Blue pulled off a spectacular start to the chase, with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in sublime form. The Indian openers added 88 runs before Abhishek fell to Rashid. The Afghanistan spinner later dismissed Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson to complete a three-wicket haul despite India’s one-sided show.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Rashid Khan Picks 3 Wickets
Rashid Khan sent off Abhishek Sharma after the Indian batter registered 39 off 19 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer departed early, managing just 11 runs. Rashid also claimed the crucial wicket of Sanju Samson, who was the architect of India’s commanding victory in the second T20I.
The wicketkeeper-batter slammed a blistering half-century to take the match away from Afghanistan. While India sealed the T20I series with a seven-wicket win, Rashid was the star bowler for his side.
India vs Afghanistan: What Happened In IND vs AFG 2nd T20I?
India defeated Afghanistan in the second T20I in Delhi to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series. Chasing 160, the Men in Blue produced another commanding batting display after Afghanistan posted 159/8 in their 20 overs.
Afghanistan’s innings featured a late recovery after India’s bowlers had applied early pressure. India’s chase was driven by an explosive start, with Sanju Samson providing the major highlight.
The wicketkeeper-batter struck a rapid half-century, continuing the momentum after India had already taken control of the contest. His aggressive strokeplay put Afghanistan’s attack under immediate pressure.
Rashid Khan then gave Afghanistan hope with a three-wicket burst, breaking India’s rhythm and removing key batters during the chase. However, the visitors could not sustain the pressure for long enough to turn the match around.
The result strengthened India’s grip on the series after their seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I, when Abhishek Sharma smashed 82 off 32 balls. The third T20I is scheduled for September 17 at the same Delhi venue.
