India Defeats Afghanistan by 127 Runs in Third T20I, Clinches Series 3-0

Summary

India crushed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I in Delhi to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Abhishek Sharma starred with a blistering 108 off 34 balls, the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.

Key Points
  • India scored 221/7 and bowled Afghanistan out for 94 in 14.1 overs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
  • Abhishek Sharma smashed 108 runs off 34 balls, including 9 fours and 11 sixes, and formed a 142-run opening stand with Sanju Samson.
  • India won the series 3-0 after a dominant all-round performance, with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi taking three wickets each.
  • Abhishek's 30-ball century set multiple T20I records, including India's fastest T20 international hundred.
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