India national cricket team vs afghanistan national cricket team match scorecard

On 25 September 2026, the Indian national cricket team secured a commanding victory over Afghanistan in the opening match of their bilateral T20 series held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 212/4, anchored by a blistering century from the opening pair and a quick-fire cameo in the death overs. The Afghan bowling attack struggled to contain the run rate, with only Rashid Khan managing to maintain economy under pressure. In response, Afghanistan’s chase faltered early against India’s pace battery, losing three wickets within the powerplay. Despite a resilient middle-order partnership that attempted to stabilize the innings, the required run rate proved insurmountable. Afghanistan concluded their innings at 168/8, handing India a 44-run win. The match highlighted India's depth in batting and clinical execution in the field, while Afghanistan showed flashes of brilliance but lacked the consistency required to chase down a high target against a top-tier bowling unit. The series continues on 30 September, with Afghanistan looking to level the score.