The opener reached his century in just 30 balls, a display of power hitting that saw the ball frequently cleared the boundary ropes during the opening 10 overs. His innings of 108 runs came off only 34 deliveries and included 11 sixes and nine boundaries. By the time he departed, India had reached 142/1, eventually setting a target of 221/7.
A Dominant Display and Series Conclusion
Sharma’s onslaught overshadowed the efforts of his opening partner, Sanju Samson, who contributed a 35-ball 50. The intensity of the Indian batting lineup proved too much for the Afghanistan side, who struggled to contain the scoring rate throughout the innings. In response, the visitors were dismissed for 94, bringing a swift end to the match and the series.
The victory marks a successful conclusion to the three-match T20I series for India. For Sharma, the knock was a significant return to form following a period of modest returns in international cricket since the T20 World Cup in March. He concluded the series with a total of 209 runs from 85 balls, reinforcing his position as a primary option for the opening slot.
Reddy Impresses with the Ball
While the batting display dominated the headlines,
Reddy finished the match with figures of 3/25 from his four overs. His performance is viewed as a promising sign for the team as they look to develop seam-bowling all-rounders. With the T20I series now concluded, the focus for the squad shifts toward upcoming preparations, including an ODI series against the West Indies.
