Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs off 32 balls to lead India’s chase of 157.
India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 international in New Delhi.
India reached the target in 13.4 overs, with Ishan Kishan adding 42 runs.
Afghanistan made 156-8 after an early struggle.
Azmatullah Omarzai finished unbeaten on 64 and Mohammad Nabi scored 33.
Arshdeep Singh took three wickets, including figures of 3-19.
Ibrahim Zadran said a run-out and mix-up shifted the momentum.
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The reporting broadly agrees that Abhishek Sharma’s 82-run innings powered India’s seven-wicket win over Afghanistan. It also agrees that Afghanistan finished on 156-8 after late resistance from Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi.
The main detail that could vary slightly across reports is the match framing, including references to a tournament opener or the specific turning point described by Afghanistan’s captain. The score and key performances are otherwise consistently reported, with Arshdeep Singh’s figures and the chase details all aligned.
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The neutral coverage says India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 international in New Delhi. It emphasizes Abhishek Sharma’s 82 off 32 balls and Ishan Kishan’s 42 as the key batting stand in the chase of 157. It also records Afghanistan’s 156-8 total, Omarzai’s unbeaten 64, Nabi’s 33, and Arshdeep Singh’s 3-19. One report adds Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran’s view that a run-out turned the match.
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Agence France-Presse reports that India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 international in New Delhi. Opener Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs off 32 balls to lead India's successful chase of 157, supported by Ishan Kishan's 42 runs. Afghanistan had earlier been restricted to 156-8, recovering from a poor start thanks to an unbeaten 64 from Azmatullah Omarzai and 33 from Mohammad Nabi, while Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets for India.
Pragativadi reports that India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the Friendship Cup T20 opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a target of 157, India reached the total in 13.4 overs, driven by Abhishek Sharma's explosive 82 and Ishan Kishan's 42. Afghanistan struggled early to reach 156-8 despite an 83-run partnership between Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi, while Arshdeep Singh finished with bowling figures of 3-19.
DD India reports that India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first Twenty20 international in New Delhi. Chasing a target of 157, India relied on a blistering 82 off 32 balls by Abhishek Sharma and 42 runs from Ishan Kishan to win with 38 balls to spare. Afghanistan struggled early after being put in to bat, slumping to 41-4 before Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi revived the innings with an 83-run partnership, though bowler Arshdeep Singh finished with 3-19 to restrict them.
Flashscore.co.za reports that opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 82 runs from 32 balls, leading India to a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the first T20 international. Chasing 157, India achieved the target in 13.4 overs, bolstered by a 121-run partnership between Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran stated that a crucial run-out was the turning point of the match, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed an unbeaten 64 runs to help post a total of 156-8.
24newshd.tv reports that India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the opening T20 international in New Delhi, driven by Abhishek Sharma's 82 runs from 32 balls. India successfully chased the 157-run target in 13.4 overs, with Sharma and Ishan Kishan combining for a 121-run partnership. Afghanistan was restricted to 156-8 despite an unbeaten 64 from Azmatullah Omarzai, with captain Ibrahim Zadran noting that a mix-up and subsequent run-out handed India the momentum.
Flashscore reports that India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 international in New Delhi. Opener Abhishek Sharma scored 82 runs from 32 balls, helping India chase down a target of 157 in 13.4 overs. India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Sharma and teammate Ishan Kishan, who contributed 42 runs. Afghanistan had earlier been restricted to 156 for eight, aided by an unbeaten 64 from Azmatullah Omarzai after a top-order collapse. Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets for India to set up the victory.