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Abhishek Sharma’s 82 Powers India to Seven-Wicket Win

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:03 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the opening T20I at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Arshdeep Singh (bowler) claimed 3 wickets for 19 runs in four overs.
Abhishek Sharma (batsman) smashed 82 from 32 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes.
Ishan Kishan (batsman) added 42 off 33 balls, forming a 121-run second-wicket partnership.
Afghanistan were bowled out for 156/8 after a 43/5 collapse.

History

Historical Context

In September 2007 India won the inaugural ICC World Twenty20, beating Pakistan by five runs. The victory ignited T20 growth in India and preceded the ICC’s 2024 expansion to 20 teams. Now at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Arshdeep Singh’s three wickets and Abhishek Sharma’s 82 runs recall the aggressive play that contributed to India’s third title in 2026.

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Story summary

India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the opening T20I at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Arshdeep Singh (bowler) claimed 3 wickets for 19 runs in four overs.
Abhishek Sharma (batsman) smashed 82 from 32 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes.
Ishan Kishan (batsman) added 42 off 33 balls, forming a 121-run second-wicket partnership.
Afghanistan were bowled out for 156/8 after a 43/5 collapse.

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