The second T20 match in the series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled for September 15 (Tuesday). In the first game, the Indian team achieved a convincing victory over Afghanistan by a score of 7 wickets to 0, giving them an advantage in the series.
Before the second confrontation, the team's squad (Playing-11) is actively being discussed. There is a question about the possible exclusion of Sanju Samson. In the first T20, Sanju Samson was in the starting lineup but managed only 10 points across 8 matches.
Therefore, there is a discussion about whether the team management might consider replacing Sanju with the young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was not in the first T20 squad, where Sanju was prioritized.
Nevertheless, it is expected that the team management will still give Sanju Samson another chance in the second match.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is 15 years old, has attracted significant attention due to his recent performances. The decision to include him in the second T20 will be a significant choice for the Indian team. If Vaibhav is included, he could start alongside Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan might be entrusted with the wicket-keeping role.
Previously, Vaibhav was named 'Player of the Series' during the visit to Zimbabwe. In July 2026, he scored a total of 151 runs in three matches in Zimbabwe.
In the first T20, India reached a target of 157 runs in just 13.4 overs. Abhishek Sharma demonstrated a powerful performance, scoring 82 runs off 32 balls, while Ishan Kishan added 42 runs.
In the second T20, Washington Sundar may be included in the Indian team instead of Nitish Kumar Reddy. Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled 2 overs in the first T20, conceding 30 runs. Additionally, there is a possibility that Ravi Bishnoi will replace the injured Varun Chakravarthy.
Now India aims to win the second match and secure the series. Cricket fans are watching to see if Sanju gets another chance or if Vaibhav Suryavanshi returns to the Indian squad.
The projected Indian squad includes: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshad Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi. The projected Afghan squad includes: Ibrahim Jadaran (captain), Rahmanullah Gurgaz (wicketkeeper), Sedikulakh Attal, Darwish Rasuli, Ajmatullah Umarji, Gulbaddin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujib Ur Rahman, Nur Ahmed, and Fazlhaq Faruqi.