New Delhi, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - Samson fires India to T20 series win over Afghanistan

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2026-09-15

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls to lead India to a dominant seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20 international and clinch the series on Tuesday. India chased down a victory target of 160 with 5.1 overs to spare to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek Sharma, who hit 39 off 19 balls, and fellow opener Samson put on 88 runs to put the team on cour......

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