Iyer also reserved special praise for opener Abhishek Sharma, who produced explosive performances at the top of the order, including hitting a record 30-ball ton in the final game on Sept. 17.

India's Axar Patel celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz during the third T20I match between India and Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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