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In the second match of the three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan, taking place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the captain of the Indian team, Shreyas Iyer, decided to win the toss and start the game with a toss.

Vibhash Suryawanshi was once again in the spotlight during this confrontation, but he failed to make the starting lineup. India made only one adjustment to its playing XI: left-arm spinner Ravi Bishnoi returned to the team.

Captain Shreyas Iyer announced that Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the match due to a side muscle strain. He was replaced by Bishnoi. It is worth noting that Varun Chakravarthy participated in the first T20I but must now rest due to injury.

The Indian squad includes Sajju Samson as a batter-bowler, as well as Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, captain Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Jasprit Bumrah.

As for Vibhash Suryawanshi, he had to miss the second consecutive T20I. He was not included in the starting lineup in the first match of the series either. Before this, there had been active discussion around Vibhash; the 15-year-old young batter attracted significant attention during IPL 2026 due to his performances, sparking interest in his potential inclusion in the Indian team. Nevertheless, the team management decided not to put him directly into the T20I starting lineup in Delhi.

The Afghanistan squad made no changes for the second T20I. Captain Ibrahim Jadaran noted after the toss that he would prefer to start with a toss if he had the opportunity. However, having lost the toss, their goal is now to ensure a strong start in the powerplay and score a large total.

India aims to win in Delhi to gain an unassailable 2-0 advantage in the three-match series. For its part, Afghanistan is fighting to maintain its chances of winning the series.

India Squad: Sajju Samson (bowler), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.

Afghanistan Squad: Rehmanullah Gurgaz (bowler), Ibrahim Jadaran (captain), Sedikullah Atta, Gulbadan Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Ajmatullah Umrazai, Mohammed Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nur Ahmad, Mujib Ur Rahman, Fazlakhak Faruqi.

India won the Women's T20 Asia Cup title after defeating Sri Lanka in the final match held at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The Indian team secured the victory by a margin of 72 runs.

During the game, India scored an impressive 183 runs for five wickets. The success was largely attributed to the brilliant half-century performances of two opening batsmen: Smriti Mandhana, who scored 59 runs, and Shafali Verma, who scored 68 runs.

In response, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 111 runs on the last ball of their innings. In this match, spinners Sri Charani, who recorded a stat line of 4-1-20-4, and Dipti Sharma, whose statistics were 4-0-19-3, played a decisive role.

Good news for the Indian team has emerged before the upcoming three-match T20 series between India and Afghanistan: all-rounder Washington Sundar has been declared fit to play. Meanwhile, the health status of star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah remains uncertain.

Washington Sundar will be able to participate in the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan. His return after injury is a positive development for India.

As for Jasprit Bumrah, he still needs to undergo a match simulation (training session). According to available information, he might complete this check on September 9th. Following this, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will make a final decision regarding his physical condition and participation in the series against Afghanistan.

The wait for updates also concerns Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy. These three players are included in the squad for the series against Afghanistan, but a final decision on their readiness has not yet been made.

Additionally, Hardik Pandya is part of the squad but currently cannot play cricket due to a leg muscle strain sustained earlier this year during the IPL.

The three-match T20 series between India and Afghanistan starts on September 13th. The subsequent matches are scheduled for September 15th and 17th. Before the start of the series, the Indian team's focus is on Bumrah's health report.

The Indian squad for the series against Afghanistan includes Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Akshar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah*, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana*. Asterisks (*) indicate players whose participation depends on their health status.

India vs Afghanistan Series Schedule:

• First T20 — September 13, 2026, Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi)
• Second T20 — September 15, 2026, Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi)
• Third T20 — September 17, 2026, Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi)