India Shatter Multiple Records With Thumping Win Vs Afghanistan In 2nd T20I

India create multiple records with win vs Afghanistan [Source: AFP]Team India walloped Afghanistan in the second T20I to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match ‘away’ series in Delhi. Sanju Samson roared back into form with a sparkling half-century, while star all-rounder and comeback man Nitish Kumar Reddy won the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his exceptional bowling spell.The outcome also marked Shreyas Iyer’s second successive series win as captain, after India lost the series in Ireland and England a couple of months ago.In the process, Team India also shattered multiple records with their comprehensive routing of Afghanistan. India pulls off one of its quickest chases in T20I historyTeam India consumed just 14.5 overs to surpass Afghanistan’s 159-run total in Delhi on Tuesday, September 15. The outcome marked India’s third fastest successful chase while chasing a target in excess of 150 runs in T20Is.Also Read- Jasprit Bumrah Creates Bowling World Record In India Vs Afghanistan 2nd T20INotably, India’s second fastest win in a T20I chase of over 150 runs occurred just a couple of days ago in the series-opener, when an Abhishek Sharma special helped them mow down Afghanistan’s 156 in just 13.4 overs. Here is a look at five of India’s fastest wins in T20Is while chasing more than 150 runs.Quickest 150+ Run Chases for India in T20Is:10.0 overs vs New Zealand, Guwahati, 2026 (T-154)13.4 overs vs Afghanistan, Delhi, 2026 (T-157)14.5 overs vs Afghanistan, Delhi, 2026 (T-160), Tonight*15.2 overs vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2024 (T-153)15.2 overs vs New Zealand, Raipur, 2026 (T-209)India achieves two records with landmark win over AfghanistanTeam India has now defeated Afghanistan 18 times across all international formats without suffering a single loss. Afghanistan’s best result against India occurred during the 2018 Asia Cup when their thrilling Dubai ODI turned out to be a tied affair.Since then, India has beaten Afghanistan in 2019 and 2023 World Cups, as well as in their Asia Cup, T20 World Cup and all their bilateral meetings. Here is a look at India’s longest winning streak against opponents in international cricket. Most Wins on the trot in international cricket against a Team:18 – India vs Afghanistan*13 – New Zealand vs Ireland13 – Uganda vs NigeriaAfghanistan has now lost 10 matches in a row in completed T20I matches against India. This is currently the worst streak held by any international team against India in the shortest format of the game, surpassing Bangladesh’s nine-match active losing streak.Most Consecutive Defeats vs India in Completed T20Is:10* - Afghanistan (2010–Present)*9* - Bangladesh (2019–Present)8* - Zimbabwe (2024–Present)8 - Bangladesh (2009–2018)8 - Ireland (2009–2024)India eyes 3-0 sweep in DelhiIndia and Afghanistan will now face each other in the third T20I of their three-match series. The match will also be hosted by the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and will be played on Thursday, September 17.Under new captain Shreyas Iyer, India will be aiming to complete a 3-0 series sweep with another win to recuperate the recent losses suffered in Ireland and England.Also Read- Mohammad Nabi Attains Unique T20I Record, Joins Shakib Al Hasan In Elite List