India secured a six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I match at Mohali, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. All-rounder Shivam Dube made a comeback with an unbeaten half-century and a crucial wicket. Batting at number four, Dube expressed initial pressure but emphasized sticking to his distinctive style of cricket. He enjoyed playing on the cold ground and emphasized his ability to hit big sixes in T20s, ensuring he could get runs anyway.