India defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series in Mohali. India restricted Afghanistan to 158/5 in their 20 overs and chased down the target in 17.3 overs. Shivam Dube top-scored for India with 60*(40). Rohit Sharma became the oldest Indian captain to win a T20I match at 36 years and 256 days.