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India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Ravi Bishnoi replaced Varun Chakaravarthy in the Indian playing XI.
Afghanistan went into the match with an unchanged team.
Livemint reports that India won the toss and opted to bowl first against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The publication details that India made one change to their lineup, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi to replace the injured Varun Chakaravarthy, while Afghanistan remained unchanged. The article also provides the full schedule and official broadcast channels for viewers across different countries to watch the series live.
Why it mattersThis match could affect India’s lineup choices, form, and series momentum.
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The match takes place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
India leads the series 1-0 after a seven-wicket win in the first T20I.
Varun Chakravarthy is ruled out due to a side strain.
India.com reports on the second T20I match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The report details that India leads the series 1-0 and notes that off-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out due to a side strain, with Ravi Bishnoi expected to take his place. Additionally, the article outlines the predicted playing elevens and states that Afghanistan is looking for their first ever win against India to level the series.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I.
Sanju Samson retained his spot in the team.
India won the series opener by seven wickets.
The Sunday Guardian discusses the omission of teenage player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from India's playing eleven for the second T20I against Afghanistan. The article explains that the team management chose to back experienced wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and maintain a settled batting order after their dominant win in the series opener. Furthermore, the report highlights the strategic decision to carefully manage the young player's development by allowing him to observe the senior squad.
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Afghanistan.
Ravi Bishnoi replaced Varun Chakaravarthy in India's playing XI due to a side strain.
Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran stated he wanted to bowl first after losing the toss.
This article reports on the second T20I match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where India's captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first. Iyer noted that Ravi Bishnoi replaced Varun Chakaravarthy in the playing XI because Chakaravarthy sustained a side strain and was ruled out of the remainder of the series. Afghanistans captain Ibrahim Zadran stated that he also would have bowled first if he had won the toss and confirmed that Afghanistan fielded the same eleven players.
Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the T20I series due to a left side strain.
The BCCI confirmed the injury update through a post on X following scans.
India captain Shreyas Iyer elected to bowl first in the second T20I with Ravi Bishnoi replacing Chakravarthy.
This article details the update from the BCCI confirming that Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Afghanistan due to a side strain. Chakravarthy experienced sudden discomfort in his left lateral abdominal region while bowling his third over in the first T20I match. The report also mentions that India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first in the second T20I in New Delhi, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi as a replacement while Afghanistan played with an unchanged lineup.
India won by seven wickets to lead the series 2-0
Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls
Nitish Kumar Reddy took 3/24
Afghanistan scored 159 for 8
Outlook India reports that India achieved a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan on Tuesday to secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India successfully chased a target of 160 in 14.5 overs, finishing at 163-3, powered by Sanju Samson's 57 off 22 balls and Abhishek Sharma's 39. Earlier, Afghanistan were restricted to 159-8 in 20 overs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy claiming 3-24 and Rashid Khan taking three wickets during the Indian innings.
India won the match by seven wickets and took a 2-0 series lead
Sanju Samson scored 57 runs off 22 balls
Nitish Reddy took 3-24 for India
Afghanistan scored 159-8 in 20 overs
Mathrubhumi English reports that India secured an unassailable lead in their three-match T20 series after defeating Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second fixture on Tuesday. Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls, while opening partner Abhishek Sharma added 39, helping India chase down a target of 160 in 14.5 overs. Afghanistan posted 159-8 after being put in to bat, with Nitish Reddy claiming three wickets and Rashid Khan taking three wickets for Afghanistan during India's chase.
India won by seven wickets to take a 2-0 series lead
Afghanistan was restricted to 159/8
Republic World reports that India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. India chased down the target of 160 in 14.5 overs, led by Sanju Samson's 57 off 22 balls and Abhishek Sharma's 39 runs. Afghanistan posted 159-8 in their 20 overs after losing the toss, with Nitish Kumar Reddy taking three wickets and Rashid Khan claiming all three falling Indian wickets.
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the T20 series
Sanju Samson scored 57 runs
Abhishek Sharma scored 39 runs
Nitish Reddy took 3-24 in three overs
Al Jazeera reports that India clinched a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan on Tuesday to secure an unassailable lead in their three-match T20 series. Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls, and Abhishek Sharma contributed 39 runs as India reached 163-3 in 14.5 overs. Afghanistan managed 159-8 in their 20 overs after India won the toss and elected to field, with Nitish Reddy taking three wickets for the bowling side and Rashid Khan claiming three wickets for Afghanistan.
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I.
Afghanistan scored 159 for eight in their 20 overs.
Sanju Samson scored 57 runs off 22 balls for India.
Rashid Khan took three wickets for 36 runs for Afghanistan.
The Hindustan Times reports that India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Afghanistan batted first and scored 159 for eight, with Ibrahim Zadran contributing 37 runs. In response, India chased down the target in 14.5 overs, driven by strong performances from Sanju Samson, who scored 57 runs, and Abhishek Sharma, who added 39 runs. Rashid Khan took three wickets for Afghanistan.
India clinched a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a seven-wicket win.
Sanju Samson top-scored for India with 57 runs from 22 balls.
Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets for 24 runs for India.
Afghanistan finished their innings at 159 for eight in 20 overs.
The Economic Times reports that Sanju Samson guided India to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20 International, securing a 2-0 series lead. Afghanistan managed 159 for eight in 20 overs, with Ibrahim Zadran top-scoring with 37 runs and Nitish Kumar Reddy taking three wickets for India. India successfully chased the target in 14.5 overs, led by Samson's 57 runs and Abhishek Sharma's 39 runs, while Rashid Khan took three wickets for the visiting side.
Afghanistan set a target of 160 runs after batting first.
Rashid Khan claimed three wickets for Afghanistan during India's chase.
India secured an unassailable series lead with a seven-wicket victory.
Sanju Samson scored a rapid half-century for India.
The Sunday Guardian reports on India's seven-wicket win against Afghanistan in the second T20I, which gave the hosts an unassailable series lead. Afghanistan posted a total of 159 for eight in their allotted overs, featuring a late recovery. During India's chase, openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson built an 88-run partnership before Rashid Khan claimed three wickets for Afghanistan, dismissing Abhishek, Shreyas Iyer, and Samson. Despite Rashid's bowling effort, India comfortably reached the target.
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replace Sanju Samson? Playing XIs coming soon
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Livemint reports that India won the toss and opted to bowl first against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The publication details that India made one change to their lineup, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi to replace the injured Varun Chakaravarthy, while Afghanistan remained unchanged. The article also provides the full schedule and official broadcast channels for viewers across different countries to watch the series live.
India vs Afghanistan 2026 2nd T20 Match Live Score: Shreyas Iyer's side eye series win over Afghans
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India.com reports on the second T20I match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The report details that India leads the series 1-0 and notes that off-spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out due to a side strain, with Ravi Bishnoi expected to take his place. Additionally, the article outlines the predicted playing elevens and states that Afghanistan is looking for their first ever win against India to level the series.
IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing Against Afghanistan? India Playing XI Revealed
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The Sunday Guardian discusses the omission of teenage player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from India's playing eleven for the second T20I against Afghanistan. The article explains that the team management chose to back experienced wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and maintain a settled batting order after their dominant win in the series opener. Furthermore, the report highlights the strategic decision to carefully manage the young player's development by allowing him to observe the senior squad.
IND vs AFG 2nd T20I: Shreyas Iyer wins toss, elects to bowl first against Afghanistan
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This article reports on the second T20I match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where India's captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first. Iyer noted that Ravi Bishnoi replaced Varun Chakaravarthy in the playing XI because Chakaravarthy sustained a side strain and was ruled out of the remainder of the series. Afghanistans captain Ibrahim Zadran stated that he also would have bowled first if he had won the toss and confirmed that Afghanistan fielded the same eleven players.
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Why Varun Chakravarthy Is Not Playing? BCCI Gives Worrisome Fitness Update
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This article details the update from the BCCI confirming that Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Afghanistan due to a side strain. Chakravarthy experienced sudden discomfort in his left lateral abdominal region while bowling his third over in the first T20I match. The report also mentions that India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first in the second T20I in New Delhi, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi as a replacement while Afghanistan played with an unchanged lineup.
India Clinch Seven-Wicket Victory Over Afghanistan To Take An Unassailable 2-0 Lead In Three-Match T20I Series
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Outlook India reports that India achieved a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan on Tuesday to secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. India successfully chased a target of 160 in 14.5 overs, finishing at 163-3, powered by Sanju Samson's 57 off 22 balls and Abhishek Sharma's 39. Earlier, Afghanistan were restricted to 159-8 in 20 overs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy claiming 3-24 and Rashid Khan taking three wickets during the Indian innings.
57 off 22 balls: Sanju Samson answers critics in style as India crush Afghanistan in 2nd T20I
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Mathrubhumi English reports that India secured an unassailable lead in their three-match T20 series after defeating Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second fixture on Tuesday. Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls, while opening partner Abhishek Sharma added 39, helping India chase down a target of 160 in 14.5 overs. Afghanistan posted 159-8 after being put in to bat, with Nitish Reddy claiming three wickets and Rashid Khan taking three wickets for Afghanistan during India's chase.
India Storm Past Afghanistan By 7 Wickets In 2nd T20I, Seal Series With A Game To Spare
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Republic World reports that India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. India chased down the target of 160 in 14.5 overs, led by Sanju Samson's 57 off 22 balls and Abhishek Sharma's 39 runs. Afghanistan posted 159-8 in their 20 overs after losing the toss, with Nitish Kumar Reddy taking three wickets and Rashid Khan claiming all three falling Indian wickets.
India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 series
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Al Jazeera reports that India clinched a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan on Tuesday to secure an unassailable lead in their three-match T20 series. Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls, and Abhishek Sharma contributed 39 runs as India reached 163-3 in 14.5 overs. Afghanistan managed 159-8 in their 20 overs after India won the toss and elected to field, with Nitish Reddy taking three wickets for the bowling side and Rashid Khan claiming three wickets for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan T20I: Samson has his say, India take 2-0 lead | Cricket
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The Hindustan Times reports that India secured a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, taking a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Afghanistan batted first and scored 159 for eight, with Ibrahim Zadran contributing 37 runs. In response, India chased down the target in 14.5 overs, driven by strong performances from Sanju Samson, who scored 57 runs, and Abhishek Sharma, who added 39 runs. Rashid Khan took three wickets for Afghanistan.
Samson’s rapid fifty powers India to T20I series win over Afghanistan
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The Economic Times reports that Sanju Samson guided India to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20 International, securing a 2-0 series lead. Afghanistan managed 159 for eight in 20 overs, with Ibrahim Zadran top-scoring with 37 runs and Nitish Kumar Reddy taking three wickets for India. India successfully chased the target in 14.5 overs, led by Samson's 57 runs and Abhishek Sharma's 39 runs, while Rashid Khan took three wickets for the visiting side.
India vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan Shines With 3 Wickets Despite India’s Dominant Win In 2nd T20I
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The Sunday Guardian reports on India's seven-wicket win against Afghanistan in the second T20I, which gave the hosts an unassailable series lead. Afghanistan posted a total of 159 for eight in their allotted overs, featuring a late recovery. During India's chase, openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson built an 88-run partnership before Rashid Khan claimed three wickets for Afghanistan, dismissing Abhishek, Shreyas Iyer, and Samson. Despite Rashid's bowling effort, India comfortably reached the target.