Samson (57) and Abhishek (39) arrange a cushty chase after Reddy’s three-wicket haul towards Afghanistan
Sanju Samson unleashed a blistering fifty as India whipped Afghanistan by seven wickets on Tuesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead of their three-match T20I sequence in Delhi.
Samson smashed 57 from simply 22 balls, together with seven fours and 4 sixes, whereas Abhishek Sharma struck 39 from 19 as India raced to 100 inside eight overs after Afghanistan had posted 159 for eight.
Ishan Kishan completed unbeaten on 38 from 23 balls and Tilak Varma made 15 not out as India reached chased the goal in 14.5 overs.
Afghanistan’s bowlers struggled to include India’s explosive begin, with Rashid Khan taking three wickets however conceding 36 runs from his 3.5 overs.
Earlier, Nitish Kumar Reddy was the standout bowler for India, taking three wickets for twenty-four runs as Afghanistan misplaced wickets at common intervals after being requested to bat.
Captain Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 37 from 33 balls whereas Darwish Rasooli added a speedy 26 from 15. Rashid supplied late fireworks with 28 from 16 balls, however Afghanistan may solely attain 159 for eight.
Jasprit Bumrah took one for 25 from his 4 overs and Arshdeep Singh claimed two wickets for 35.
India made a flying begin to the chase, racing to 82 with out loss within the six-over power-play. Samson reached his 50 from solely 20 balls earlier than Rashid dismissed each him and Abhishek within the area of two overs.
Kishan and Varma then noticed India house comfortably, with the hosts finishing victory with 31 balls remaining.
The ultimate match of the sequence will likely be performed on Thursday (tomorrow) in New Delhi.