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India Wins Toss, Fields First In 2nd T20I Against Afghanistan

India leads series 1-0, Ravi Bishnoi replaces injured Varun Chakravarthy

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 15 September 2026 at 07:03 pm
India Wins Toss, Fields First In 2nd T20I Against Afghanistan

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to field first in the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan in Delhi on Tuesday.

The Indian team is looking to seal the series after a commanding 7-wicket win in the first game.

Ravi Bishnoi has replaced the injured Varun Chakravarthy in the playing XI. Varun suffered a side strain, forcing India to make a change.

The team management has persisted with Sanju Samson at the top, despite his low score in the previous game.

The Indian Playing XI consists of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravi Bishnoi.

Afghanistan's Playing XI includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

The series is being played in Delhi, with India aiming to win the series 2-0.

India's decision to field first may be influenced by the pitch conditions and the team's strengths.

The match is a crucial one for both teams, with India looking to assert its dominance and Afghanistan seeking to level the series.

The outcome of this game will determine the fate of the series, making it a must-win for Afghanistan.

In the context of the series, India's win in the first game has given them a significant advantage.

However, Afghanistan has the potential to bounce back, and the team will be looking to capitalize on any mistakes made by India.

Overall, the 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan promises to be an exciting and closely contested game.

The result of this match will have significant implications for the series and the teams' future prospects.

As the game unfolds, fans will be eagerly watching to see which team emerges victorious and takes the series

Frequently asked questions

Who won the toss in the 2nd T20I between India and Afghanistan?

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to field first.

Who replaced the injured Varun Chakravarthy in the Indian playing XI?

Ravi Bishnoi replaced the injured Varun Chakravarthy in the playing XI.

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