Embarrassing Records Registered By Afghanistan After Series Whitewash Vs India

Kaushik Kashyap

Embarrassing records set by Afghanistan in 3rd T20I. [Source - AFP]

Afghanistan suffered a massive defeat in the third T20I against India on Thursday. Powered by Abhishek Sharma’s record-breaking century, India annihilated Afghanistan in the final match of three-match series at Arun Jaitley Stadium to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.

Afghanistan had a day to forget as they fell prey to some extraordinary cricket from India. However, their struggles extended beyond the result, with the visitors thoroughly outplayed and embarrassed across all departments throughout the third t20I.

All the Unwanted Records Afghanistan Set in 3rd T20I Defeat vs India

Asked to bat first, India’s openers tore into Afghanistan’s bowling attack, with Abhishek Sharma leading the assault. His outrageous century, completed in just 30 balls, powered India to a formidable 221-run total.

Chasing 222, Afghanistan collapsed like a pack of cards and never looked capable of mounting a serious challenge. They were bowled out for just 94, suffering a massive 127-run defeat as India completed the clean sweep.

As Afghanistan was humiliated by India in the third T20I, here are all the embarrassing records they registered as India completed a 3–0 clean sweep.

Biggest Defeats for Afghanistan in T20Is (By Runs)

Afghanistan suffered their biggest-ever defeat by runs in T20Is, losing to India by 127 runs in the third T20I in Delhi.

127 runs - vs India, Delhi, 2026
116 runs - vs England, Colombo, 2012
104 runs - vs West Indies, Gros Islet, 2024
101 runs - vs India, Dubai (DICS), 2022

Lowest Innings Total for Afghanistan vs India in T20Is (All-Out or 20 Overs)

Afghanistan recorded their lowest-ever innings total against India in T20Is, being bowled out for just 94 runs in the third T20I in Delhi.

94/10 - Delhi, 2026
111/8 - Dubai, 2022
115/8 - Gros Islet, 2010

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Most Consecutive Losses in International Cricket Against a Team

Afghanistan’s defeat against India in the third T20I extended their losing streak to 19 consecutive matches, giving them the most successive losses against a single opponent in international cricket.

19 - Afghanistan vs India
13 - Ireland vs New Zealand
13 - Nigeria vs Uganda

Most Consecutive T20I Defeats Without a Win vs India

Afghanistan are yet to win a T20I against India, and their current 11-match losing streak against the Men in Blue is the joint longest such streak between the two sides.

11 - Afghanistan (2010–Present)
11 - Bangladesh (2019–Present)
8 - Zimbabwe (2024–Present)
8 - Bangladesh (2009–2018)
8 -Ireland (2009–2024)

Most Runs Conceded vs India Inside the Powerplay in T20Is

Afghanistan conceded 100 runs without taking a wicket in the powerplay against India in the third T20I, setting the highest powerplay total conceded by any team against India in T20Is.

100/0 — Afghanistan vs India, Delhi, 2026
95/1 — England vs India, Mumbai, 2026

Most Runs Conceded Inside the Powerplay in T20Is

Afghanistan conceded 100 runs without taking a wicket inside the powerplay against India in third T20I, recording the joint-fifth-most runs conceded in a T20I powerplay.

116/0 - Serbia vs Romania, Sofia, 2021
113/1 - Scotland vs Australia, Edinburgh, 2024
103/1 - Gambia vs Zimbabwe, Nairobi (RSC), 2024
102/0 - West Indies vs South Africa, Centurion, 2023
100/0 - South Africa vs England, Old Trafford, 2025
100/0 - Afghanistan vs India, Delhi, 2026

Most Wickets Lost by Afghanistan vs India in the Powerplay in a T20I Innings

Afghanistan lost four wickets for 51 runs inside the powerplay in the third T20I of the three-match series, equalling their joint-most wickets lost during the powerplay against India in T20Is.