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Rohit highlighted Rinku's consistent performances in recent series, indicating that he has carried his success from the Indian Premier League (IPL) to the international stage.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India found themselves in a precarious situation at 22/4 within the initial powerplay, courtesy of a relentless assault by Afghanistan's bowlers.

India's approach in the first two matches was characterized by an ultra-aggressive mindset, deviating from their earlier strategy of building momentum.

At the Holkar Stadium, Rohit faced an early setback, getting out for a golden duck in the opening over of India’s pursuit of 173. However, impressive innings of 68 off 34 balls from Jaiswal, marking his fourth T20I fifty, and an unbeaten 63 off 32 balls from Dube, his second consecutive half-century, coupled with a formidable 92-run partnership between them, ensured India comfortably chased down the target with 26 balls to spare.

The Men-in-Blue successfully chased down a target of 173 runs in just 15.4 overs. Making a comeback to the T20I side after 14 months, Virat Kohli played a quick but entertaining innings, scoring 29 off 16 balls.

Rohit Sharma will lead the 16-member squad, with Jasprit Bumrah serving as his deputy.

Mohammad Nabi's experienced innings of 42 off 27 and Azmatullah Omarzai's contribution of 29 off 22 lifted Afghanistan after India dominated the powerplay.

Shivam Dube played a pivotal role in steering the chase, delivering an impressive unbeaten 60 from 40 balls. Jitesh Sharma (31), Tilak Verma (26), and Shubman Gill (23) also made valuable contributions to the winning effort.

Rohit Sharma, returning to India's T20 squad after a 14-month hiatus, will partner with Jaiswal, who has been opening in the shortest format since the away series against the West Indies in August last year.

Despite India securing their inaugural Test win against Australia, the visitors rallied back, clinching the ODI series 3-0 and the T20Is 2-1, culminating in a fiercely contested month-long series.