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India crush Afghanistan by 127 runs in 3rd T20I to take series 3-0
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Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest Indian T20I century off just thirty balls. His explosive 108 powered India to a commanding 221 for seven against Afghanistan. India then bowled Afghanistan out for a mere 94 runs in the third T20I. This dominant performance secured a comprehensive 3-0 series victory for the visiting Indian team. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravi Bishnoi took three wickets each for India.

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New Delhi: Abhishek Sharma recorded the fastest-ever century for an Indian and third quickest overall as his team crushed Afghanistan by 127 runs in the third T20I to complete a 3-0 series sweep here on Thursday.



After putting on 221/7 on board, riding on Abhishek's 34-ball 108 and Sanju Samson's 50, the 'visiting side' India bowled Afghanistan out for 94 in 14.1 overs.



Read more: Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma’s record with 30-ball T20I century; creates history with new powerplay benchmark

Abhishek's third century in T20Is – from only 30 balls – was not only the fastest ever for any Indian but also the quickest for any batter from full member countries.



Nitish Kumar Reddy (3/25) and Ravi Bishnoi (3/26) were the pick among Indian bowlers, while Axar Patel also took two wickets.



Brief scores: India 221/7 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 50, Abhishek Sharma 108; Azmatullah Omarzai 2/27) beat Afghanistan 94 in 14.1 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 25; Nitish Kumar Reddy 3/25, Ravi Bishnoi 3/26) by 127 runs.

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