Sept 13 (Reuters) - India claimed a dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first Twenty20 international in New Delhi on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after chasing down a victory target of 157 with 38 balls to spare.

The four frontline bowlers enjoyed a dominant night out, but Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube went for plenty

Abhishek Sharma smashed 82 off 32 balls against Afghanistan and broke three major T20I records during India’s seven-wicket win in Delhi.

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There is no reason for India to change their XI for the second game, but they do have Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench

Abhishek Sharma scores 82 off 32 balls with seven sixes and seven fours as India beats Afghanistan by seven wickets with 38 balls remaining in the first T20 cricket match.

At the ground back in central Delhi, Afghanistan cricketers won't be as welcoming. Having not played any T20I cricket since the World Cup in February, Afghanistan, under a new captain but with the core intact, will know they have a serious opportunity against an Indian team in transition.

Omarzai's half-century took Afghanistan to 157 but it proved insufficient with India chasing down the target in 13.4 overs

India mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out of the remaining T20I series against Afghanistan on 13 September following an injury aggravation at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium