India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 series

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Abhishek Sharma's historic century powered India to a crushing series-clinching victory over Afghanistan.

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest century in full-member T20 internationals, leading India to a commanding victory over Afghanistan. Supported by strong performances including a half-century from Sanju Samson earlier in the series, India secured a massive 127-run win. This dominant display cemented a series whitewash, sealing the three-match contest with an emphatic margin.

Abhishek Sharma recorded the fastest century in full-member T20 internationals during the final match of the series.
India defeated Afghanistan by a margin of 127 runs to complete the series sweep.
Sanju Samson contributed a half-century earlier in the series to help set up the visiting team's success.

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127runs margin of victory

3matches in the series

Timeline

Sep 15India secured the series victory by winning the first two matches.
Sep 17Abhishek Sharma hit a record-breaking century as India won the final match by 127 runs.

Why it matters

T20 international series victories provide crucial momentum for national teams as they prepare for upcoming global tournaments and ranking battles in the sport.

What outlets agree on

India secured a convincing series victory over Afghanistan, highlighted by standout batting performances from Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.

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