India defeated Afghanistan in the second T20I on 15 September 2026. That win sealed the series. India had won the opener. The score is now 2-0 in the three-match series. Afghanistan now cannot take the series. The final match will still go ahead. But the winner is already decided.

Sanju Samson led a quick chase. Abhishek struck a rapid innings to close the game. Their batting took India past the target. Afghanistan has no chance of taking the series. India will go into the last game with the series wrapped up.