India, Sept. 15 -- Afghanistan will need a far sharper performance when they face India in the second T20I in Delhi on Tuesday, with the hosts already holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. India cruised to a seven-wicket win in the opening game, chasing down Afghanistan's 156-run total with 38 balls still remaining. Abhishek Sharma was the standout performer, smashing an explosive 82 from just 32 deliveries, including seven fours and seven sixes, with Ishan Kishan also making a major contribution. Afghanistan's biggest challenge will be finding a way to contain India's in-form opener before he can once again take the game away from them.

The second T20I is scheduled for September 15 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, with ...