# Abhishek Sharma’s 30-ball ton powers India to 127-run win over Afghanistan

2026-09-17T19:16:31+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by a batter from a full-member nation, reaching 100 off 30 balls, as India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I in New Delhi on Thursday. The opener hit 108 off 34 balls with nine fours and 11 sixes, guiding India to 221-7 after Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bowl. Sanju Samson added 50 off 35 balls. Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in 14.1 overs, with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi taking three wickets each. The win gave India a 3-0 series sweep. India next face Japan in a one-off T20 on September 22 before starting their Asian Games campaign.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All sources cover the match as a routine cricket report, with straight factual framing focused on Abhishek Sharma's record, the scoreline, and the series sweep. There is no variation in stance. The coverage is uniform straight reporting. Implications are for India's batting depth ahead of the Asian Games, which begin on September 28.

## Coverage

- aljazeera.com (neutral report) <https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/17/abhishek-sharmas-30-ball-ton-leads-india-to-127-run-win-over-afghanistan>
  Straight match report with no editorial slant.
- gulfnews.com (neutral report) <https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/abhishek-sharma-breaks-rohits-record-with-fastest-t20i-century-by-an-indian-1.500678550>
  Brief factual report focusing on the record.
- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/3rd-t20i-abhisheks-30-ball-masterclass-paves-way-for-indias-127-run-afghanistan-demolition/20260918.htm>
  Match report with detailed description, no slant.
- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/one-or-two-bad-series-wont-define-us-as-batting-department-says-abhishek-sharma/20260918.htm>
  Match report with detailed description, no slant.
- rediff.com (neutral report) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/abhishek-sharmas-record-breaking-30-ball-century-3rd-t20i-vs-afghanistan-massive-total-pix/20260917.htm>
  Match report with detailed description, no slant.

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