India defeated Afghanistan in the second T20I on 15 September 2026. That win clinched the series. India had already won the opening match. The score is now 2-0 in the three-match series. Afghanistan now cannot take the series. 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 close the game. Their batting took India past the required total. Afghanistan is out of the series race. India will enter the final game with the series already secured.