India defeated Afghanistan in the second T20I on 15 September 2026. That win clinched the series. India had won the opening match. The score is now 2-0 in the three-match series. Afghanistan cannot win the series now. The final match is still scheduled. But the winner has effectively been determined.

Sanju Samson led a quick chase. Abhishek played a fast innings to finish it off. Their batting carried India beyond the target. Afghanistan is out of the series race. India will go into the last game with the series already secured.