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India sweep Afghanistan in third T20I
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This view focuses on Abhishek Sharma's record 30-ball century powers India to 3-0 T20I series sweep vs Afghanistan. It also highlights Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record for fastest T20I ton by an Indian.
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This view focuses on Live Score India vs Afghanistan 2026 3rd T20I: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make home debut tonight. It also highlights 3rd T20I: Noor, Naib out as Afghanistan elect to bowl against India; Yash Thakur replaces Arshdeep.
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Abhishek Sharma's record 30-ball century powers India to 3-0 T20I series sweep vs Afghanistan
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The Times of India reports that Abhishek Sharma scored a record-breaking century off 30 balls to lead India to a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan. According to the article, Abhishek scored 108 runs off 34 balls with eleven sixes and nine boundaries, helping India post a total of 221/7. The publication states that Afghanistan was bowled out for 94 runs, losing the match by 127 runs. Additionally, the source notes that bowler Nitish Kumar Reddy took three wickets for 25 runs, boosting team management confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record for fastest T20I ton by an Indian
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Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma scored a 30-ball century during the third and final T20 international against Afghanistan in New Delhi, setting a new record for the fastest T20I ton by an Indian batter. The left-hander surpassed Rohit Sharma's previous record of 31 balls set against Sri Lanka in 2017. The innings featured 10 sixes and nine fours, helping India secure an unassailable series lead after already winning the first two matches.
Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma's record, hits fastest T20I century by an Indian in 30 balls
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India's attacking opener Abhishek Sharma broke the national record for the fastest T20I century by reaching the milestone in 30 deliveries during the third T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi. Surpassing Rohit Sharma's 35-ball record from 2017, Abhishek finished his innings with 108 runs from 34 balls, featuring nine boundaries and eleven sixes. Propelled by his performance, India crossed 100 runs in the powerplay and eventually posted a total before bowling out Afghanistan.
Live Score India vs Afghanistan 2026 3rd T20I: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make home debut tonight
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India.com reports that Shreyas Iyer and Team India aim for a series whitewash against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The report notes that Afghanistan lost the first two matches by seven wickets. Furthermore, the article mentions that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could potentially return to the playing eleven, which would make him the youngest ever to play a T20I match in India, while Afghanistan seeks its maiden win against India.
3rd T20I: Noor, Naib out as Afghanistan elect to bowl against India; Yash Thakur replaces Arshdeep
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Zee News reports that Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The article states that India holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, and India brought in Yash Thakur to replace Arshdeep Singh. According to the report, Afghanistan made changes by leaving out Noor Ahmad and Gulbadin Naib, replacing them with Abdullah Ahmadzai and debutant Noor Rahman.
Abhishek Sharma hits record T20 ton as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs
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Al Jazeera reports that India secured a 3-0 T20 series sweep against Afghanistan following a 127-run victory at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. India opener Abhishek Sharma scored a record-breaking century off 30 balls, finishing with 108 runs from 34 deliveries. In response, Afghanistan's batting lineup struggled and was bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs, with Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Ravi Bishnoi claiming multiple wickets.
3rd T20I: Abhishek's record century takes India to 127-run win over Afghanistan, clinch series 3-0
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India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to seal a 3-0 series sweep. Opening batsman Abhishek Sharma smashed a record-breaking century off 30 balls, scoring 108 runs overall, while Sanju Samson added 50. Despite a late collapse where India lost four wickets in the final four overs to finish at 221/7, bowlers Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi took three wickets each to bowl Afghanistan out for 94 in 14.1 overs.