Shreyas Iyer Celebrates Team India's Victory Over Afghanistan

In a thrilling match, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer celebrated his team's seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan. The match showcased exceptional bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, while a powerful partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan dominated the chase. Iyer's leadership is gaining momentum after previous series losses, and this win marks a significant boost for the team. Discover more about the match highlights and player performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 14, 2026, 00:21 IST

Team Effort Leads to Victory

After securing a win against Afghanistan, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer praised the team's collective effort, particularly highlighting the bowling prowess of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy. He emphasized that the players 'worked in synergy towards success.'

Strong Bowling Performance

The match saw a top-order collapse initiated by Bumrah, Singh, and Chakravarthy, setting the stage for Iyer's first victory on home soil as India triumphed by seven wickets. A remarkable partnership of 121 runs between Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan effectively sealed the match within the first ten overs, giving India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Iyer Gains Confidence

Following previous series losses to Ireland and England, which placed Iyer under scrutiny, a recent away win against Zimbabwe and this successful start in Delhi have provided him with some much-needed breathing room as captain.

Bumrah's Impact

During the post-match presentation, Iyer referred to Bumrah's performance (1/26 in four overs) as a 'great asset,' noting that his strong start generated momentum for the subsequent bowlers, especially Arshdeep, who recorded impressive figures of 3/19. 'Everyone worked in synergy towards success. Bumrah is a great asset for the team, creating momentum for all the bowlers,' he stated.

Addressing Dube's Over

Regarding Shivam Dube's final over, which conceded 21 runs, Iyer remarked, 'Honestly, there was no choice. It was a bit unfair for Dube to come in for the 20th over without gauging the wicket's pace. I believe he will analyze what areas he needs to improve.'

Praise for Opening Partnership

Iyer commended the partnership between Abhishek and Ishan, describing Abhishek's shot-making as 'flawless' and noting Ishan's 'relaxed, calm' demeanor in the team environment. 'Abhishek's shots were exemplary, and Ishan has been in great form, showing calmness both in practice and on the field,' he added.

Match Summary

India chose to field first, with Afghanistan scoring 156/8, thanks to a resilient 64* from Azmatullah Omarzai. Arshdeep Singh was outstanding with the ball, taking 3/19. In response, Abhishek scored 82 off 32 balls, while Ishan contributed 42 off 33 balls, leading to a swift chase completed in just 13.4 overs.