India dominates Afghanistan in T20 opener to seize series advantage

India's top-order firepower proved too much for Afghanistan in Sunday's opening fixture of their three-match T20 series, with the hosts chasing down the visitors' total of 157 with considerable ease. The emphatic performance, which saw India secure victory with 38 balls remaining, has given the home side an early advantage in the contest.

India's chase was characterised by aggressive batting throughout the innings, with the team's star players delivering the decisive blows needed to overhaul Afghanistan's modest total. The swift completion of the run chase underscored India's depth of talent in the shortest format.

The comfortable victory sets up an intriguing contest in the remaining two matches, with India now in a strong position to secure the series. Afghanistan will need to regroup and reassess their approach if they are to mount a comeback in the subsequent encounters.

The series continues India's preparations for upcoming international T20 commitments, providing valuable match practice for the squad against quality opposition in competitive conditions.