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In the third T20 International match between India (IND) and Afghanistan (AFG) in Delhi, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, India secured a convincing victory with a score of 127 runs. This win allowed India to sweep the three-match series 3-0. The main hero of this match was Abhishek Sharma, who achieved a historic feat by reaching a century in just 30 balls.

India started the game by scoring 221 runs in 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma demonstrated incredible batting, scoring 108 runs off just 34 balls. His performance was supported by Sanju Samson, who also scored 50 runs, helping the team build a strong foundation. Following this, Indian bowlers restricted Afghanistan to only 94 runs in 14.1 overs.

This triumph marked Abhishek's third century in T20 Internationals. It was the fastest century among Indian players in T20 Internationals, as well as the fastest century among full member players in T20 Internationals. Overall, it is his third fastest century in the history of T20 International cricket.

During the celebration of the victory, Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran joined the Indian team and captain Shreyas Iyer. In the match, Afghanistan managed to score only 94 runs, with Ibrahim Zadran scoring the most points—25. Indian bowlers, such as Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi, showed outstanding play, each taking three wickets, while Axar Patel also added two wickets.

The victory by 127 runs concluded the series, which India won 3-0. Earlier, India had won the first two matches of the series, achieving a major victory in the third match.

After the game, Abhishek's father, Rajkumar Sharma, told PTI in an interview that his son possesses a huge passion for training, which prevents him from paying attention to anything else. He noted that he invited his son home, but he did not come because his achievements are the result of diligent training and hard work.

Rajkumar expressed hope that Abhishek will continue to play in the same spirit and maintain this energy to keep winning matches. He also mentioned that his son meditates a lot, waking up at 4 am, which helps him maintain high concentration. Regarding the viral celebration, he said that if he did it on premises that are a temple or gurdwara, then it is very good, and he wishes that God continues to bless him and help him deliver similar performances in the future.

India has taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan. The third and final match is scheduled for September 17 (Thursday) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Following the securing of victory in the series, the probability of changes in the Indian team's squad increases.

15-year-old Vaivava Suryavanshi was not in India's starting lineup in the first two T20 matches. In the first match, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma batted at the top order, and the Indian team retained the same starting six in the second match.

After the game, Shreyas Iyer stated that the team aims to give all players an opportunity to adapt to the field and conditions, as well as gain experience from practice matches. Therefore, there is a possibility of giving a chance to players who have been outside the squad so far, and some changes in the team combination may also occur.

Thus, the path is open for 'Baby Boss' to get a chance to play in the third T20 match. Previously, Vaivava demonstrated excellent performance in the T20 series against Zimbabwe, winning the 'Player of the Series' title with 151 runs. Despite this, he had to remain on the bench in the first two matches against Afghanistan.

Now all attention is focused on the match on September 17. If the team management decides to make changes, Vaivava may get his first chance to play an international T20 match in India.

Currently, Vaivava has scored 193 runs in 6 matches for India, with an average strike rate of 189.21, including two half-centuries. In these six games, Vaivava hit 16 fours and 14 sixes.

A serious dilemma has arisen for Captain Shreyas Iyer and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the upcoming first T20 match between India and Afghanistan, scheduled for Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

The team has two starting positions, but three strong players are vying for them: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi. It remains to be seen which two players will be given the opportunity to feature in the first match.

Choosing one of these three players to exclude has been a headache for the team management, as all three are in excellent form. Sanju Samson was the best player of the T20 World Cup tournament. On the other hand, 15-year-old Vaibhav won the series best player award in Zimbabwe. Abhishek Sharma also demonstrated outstanding play during the tour in England, where he was given a chance instead of Sanju Samson, and he convinced the fans with his powerful performance, validating the captain's decision.

Speaking to the media, Captain Iyer emphasized that this decision will not be easy. He noted that having all three players in the squad is a blessing. He added that each of them is a master in their field and consistently shows a high level of play. He also stated that any player who takes the field will play for the benefit of the team. Iyer also announced that he and Coach Gambhir will personally speak with the player who does not make the starting XI to boost their morale and assure them that they will be given a full opportunity in the future.

Another good piece of news for Indian fans before the match: powerful batter Ishan Kishan is fully fit for Sunday's game. He experienced slight back stiffness during practice on Friday, after which he left the field. Iyer provided an update, stating that Ishan is now completely healthy. He explained that the fatigue was due to continuous matches in the Duleep Trophy tournament. He managed to rest and is fully ready for tomorrow's match.

Previously, under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, India lost the T20 series against Ireland and England; however, the team managed to bounce back and win against Zimbabwe by a score of 3-0. Now, it is very interesting to see which 11 strong players and which opening pair Captain Iyer will select for the match against Afghanistan.