India got past Afghanistan in the second T20I on 15 September 2026. That win clinched the series. India had already won the opener. The score is now 2-0 in the three-match series. Afghanistan now cannot take the series. The final match is still scheduled. But the winner is already decided.

Sanju Samson set the pace in the 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 go into the final game with the series already secured.