India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20 match and won the three-match series 3-0. The hero of this victory of Team India was Abhishek Sharma, who played a stormy century inning of 108 runs. He created a world record for the fastest century in T20 International cricket by completing his century in just 30 balls.
In this match, the Indian team made another big record in its name. India has reached the top in terms of winning by a margin of 100 or more runs in T20 International cricket.
India’s world record in victory by 100 runs or more
The 127-run win against Afghanistan in the third T20 was India’s 10th win by a margin of 100 or more runs in T20 International cricket. With this, India has equaled Canada in this matter.
If we talk about full member countries, India is at the forefront. Zimbabwe is second in this list with 8 such wins, while Pakistan and England have won 6 times each by a margin of 100 or more runs.
Win by 100 or more runs in T20I
- 10 times – India
- 8 times – Zimbabwe
- 6 times – Pakistan
- 6 times – England
Abhishek Sharma scored a century in 30 balls
In the third T20 match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, India batted first and scored 221 runs. Abhishek Sharma completed his century in just 30 balls and played a brilliant inning of 108 runs.
Thanks to his explosive innings, the Indian team set a big target of 222 runs for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan team limited to 94 runs
Chasing the target of 222 runs, the Afghanistan team could not stand against the Indian bowlers and were all out for just 94 runs. India won the match by 127 runs.
This is Afghanistan’s biggest defeat in terms of runs in T20 cricket. Before this, Afghanistan’s biggest defeat was against England.
India’s dominance against Afghanistan continues
The Indian team’s excellent record against Afghanistan also remains intact. In international cricket, both the teams have come face to face a total of 21 times so far. Of these, India has won 19 matches, while one match could not result and one match was tied.