India Thrash Afghanistan by 127 Runs, Complete 3-0 Sweep
India delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
India posted a formidable 221/7 in 20 overs, powered by a sensational century from Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 108 off just 34 balls. His 30-ball hundred became the fastest T20I century between Full Members, underlining the explosive nature of his innings.
Sanju Samson also made a valuable contribution with a half-century as India set Afghanistan a challenging target of 222.
Afghanistan struggled against India's bowling attack and were bowled out for just 94 in 14.1 overs, handing India a comprehensive 127-run victory.
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi led the bowling effort, taking three wickets each. Reddy finished with figures of 3/25, while Bishnoi claimed 3/26.
The victory completed India's 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with the hosts producing a clinical performance with both bat and ball in the series finale.
Match Summary
India: 221/7 (20 overs)
Afghanistan: 94 all out (14.1 overs)
Result: India won by 127 runs
Series: India won 3-0
Key Performances
Abhishek Sharma: 108 off 34 balls
Sanju Samson: 50 runs
Nitish Kumar Reddy: 3/25
Ravi Bishnoi: 3/26