India got past Afghanistan in the second T20I on 15 September 2026. That win sealed the series. India had won the opening match. The score is now 2-0 in the three-match series. Afghanistan cannot win the series now. The final match will still go ahead. But the winner has effectively been determined.
Sanju Samson led a quick chase. Abhishek struck a rapid innings to close the game. Their batting carried India beyond the required total. Afghanistan has no chance of taking the series. India will enter the last game with the series already secured.