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Abhishek Hits Record T20 Ton as India Sweep Series 3-0

Abhishek Sharma hit a 30-ball century, and Sanju Samson added 50 as India posted 221 for 7 and sealed a 127-run win.

  • On Thursday at Arun Jaitley Stadium, India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan with a dominant 127-run victory, posting 221-7 after being invited to bat first in New Delhi.
  • Opener Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson forged a sensational 142-run partnership in 9.5 overs, capitalizing on a 29-run over from Mohammad Nabi to dominate Afghanistan's bowling attack early.
  • Sharma hammered 108 off 34 balls—the fastest century against a Test-playing nation—studded with 11 sixes and nine fours before celebrating with a meditative pose at the crease.
  • Afghanistan capitulated for 94 in 14.1 overs in reply, as spinners Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi each claimed three wickets to secure India's resounding victory.
  • The 26-year-old Sharma's elite six-hitting prowess stood in stark contrast to teammates who struggled on the pitch, underscoring his rare ability to dominate T20 cricket with consistency.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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