Sep 15, 2026, 18:07:17 IST
India would need to select between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson at the top.
IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: India will have an opportunity to seal the three-match T20I series when they take on Afghanistan in the second game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. India head into the contest with a 1-0 advantage after a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the opener, where Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 82 off just 32 deliveries made short work of Afghanistan’s 156-run total. Arshdeep Singh had earlier led the bowling effort with three wickets as India controlled large parts of the contest.
Afghanistan now face a must-win game and will need a considerably improved all-round performance to keep the series alive. India, meanwhile, have a fresh selection decision after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the remainder of the series with an injury. Ravi Bishnoi could come into contention, while there will also be interest around whether India make changes to their batting combination and hands Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity. Afghanistan will hope to strike back and force a decider, while India will be aiming to finish the job with a game to spare.
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Afghanistan now face a must-win game and will need a considerably improved all-round performance to keep the series alive. India, meanwhile, have a fresh selection decision after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the remainder of the series with an injury. Ravi Bishnoi could come into contention, while there will also be interest around whether India make changes to their batting combination and hands Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity. Afghanistan will hope to strike back and force a decider, while India will be aiming to finish the job with a game to spare.
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Sep 15, 2026, 18:07:17 IST
IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Varun blow for India before second T20I
IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: India will be without Varun Chakaravarthy for the remainder of the series after the mystery spinner was ruled out with a side strain. Varun had only recently returned to action after rehabilitation, making his latest setback particularly concerning. His absence could open the door for Ravi Bishnoi to return to the playing XI in Delhi
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IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: Series on the line
IND vs AFG LIVE Score, 2nd T20I 2026: India have the chance to close out the series tonight, but Afghanistan arrive in Delhi knowing there is no room left for error. After being comprehensively beaten in the opener, Ibrahim Zadran’s side need a response both with bat and the ball. India, meanwhile, will want another clinical performance to avoid taking the contest into a decider.
