India concluded their T20I series against Afghanistan with a commanding 127-run victory in the third and final match in Delhi on Thursday. The win secured a 3-0 series sweep, with the hosts delivering a dominant performance that was highlighted by a spectacular batting display from
Sharma took center stage by smashing a century off just 30 balls, an innings that propelled India to a formidable total of 221 for 7 after Afghanistan opted to field first. The left-hander’s explosive knock included 11 sixes and totaled 108 runs from only 34 deliveries before he was dismissed. This performance proved too much for the visitors, who were eventually bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs.
A Record-Breaking Display and Motivational Huddle
The innings from Sharma established a new benchmark for Indian cricket, marking the fastest century by an Indian in the T20I format. He surpassed the previous record held by Rohit Sharma, who reached the milestone in 35 balls back in 2017. Furthermore, the knock stands as the
Before the match commenced, a video released by the BCCI captured the intensity within the Indian camp. In a pre-match huddle, Sharma addressed his teammates in Punjabi, urging them to maintain their momentum and finish the series with the spirit of warriors. He encouraged the squad to provide the home crowd with a high-energy performance, famously stating, "Subah Jalandhar, shaam nu Dilli," while emphasizing that the team should show no mercy to their opponents in the final encounter.
The result serves as a strong conclusion to the series for India, who maintained their dominance over Afghanistan throughout the three matches. With the series successfully wrapped up, the squad now shifts its focus toward the upcoming Asian Games, carrying the momentum of a comprehensive victory into their next international assignment.
