India defeated Afghanistan in the second T20I on 15 September 2026. That win sealed the series. India had already 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 set the pace in the chase. Abhishek struck a rapid innings to close the game. Their batting took India past the required total. Afghanistan has no chance of taking the series. India will enter the last game with the series already secured.