India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I, setting a unique world record. Team India won the series 3-0.
Indian team created a world record.
India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I match. Team India won the series 3-0. Abhishek Sharma was the hero of Team India's victory, scoring a century of 108 runs. He reached the century in just 30 balls, setting the world record for the fastest century. However, in this match, the Indian team also set the world record for the most wins in T20Is.
Team India won the third T20I by a margin of 127 runs. This is the 10th time India has won by a margin of 100 runs or more in men's T20 cricket. Among Full Member nations, India leads the way, while in terms of overall record, only Canada has achieved this feat.
Team India created a world record
India and Canada hold the record for the most victories by a margin of 100 runs or more in T20 International cricket. Both India and Canada have achieved this feat 10 times each. Among Full Member nations, Zimbabwe is second on the list, having won by a margin of 100 runs or more eight times. Pakistan and England have achieved this feat six times each.
Most wins by 100 or more runs in T20Is.
- 10 times - India
- 8 times - Zimbabwe
- 6 times - Pakistan
- 6 times - England
The Indian team's winning streak against Afghanistan continues. These two countries have faced each other 21 times in international cricket, with India winning 19 times, while one match ended in a draw and one was a draw.
What happened in the match
In the third T20I match played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 17th, India batted first and scored 221 runs. Abhishek Sharma scored a world record for the fastest century in T20I cricket, reaching his century in 30 balls. He scored 108 runs in this match. Chasing the target of 222, Afghanistan were bowled out for just 94 runs.
Afghanistan suffered a heavy defeat by 127 runs. This is Afghanistan's biggest defeat by runs in T20 cricket. Their previous biggest defeat came against England.
