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IND vs AFG, 1st ODI: Gill powers India to comfortable win
Shubman Gill slammed a breathtaking 84-run knock, with India securing a convincing seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the opening ODI at Dharamshala on Saturday. With the win, India have easily taken a 1-0 lead in the series after a dominant performance with both ball and bat.
The match, which was reduced to 25 overs per side due to rain interruptions, saw India chasing a target of 195 in 22.5 overs following Gill's batting masterclass. Shubman Gill remained the standout performer in the run chase, remaining unbeaten on 84 and anchoring the innings nicely. Ishan Kishan also played a valuable role at the top, contributing 34 runs and helping the side maintain momentum.
Earlier, Afghanistan recovered from a shaky start after a remarkable innings from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who counterattacked fearlessly, taking the Indian bowlers on with an explosive century. After India opted to bowl, Afghanistan found themselves in trouble at 25/3 within the first five overs. However, Gurbaz stepped up, smashing 102 runs from 51 deliveries, striking eight boundaries and eight sixes to propel the team to a total of 194 before they were bowled out in 24.5 overs.
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Afghanistan unveil squad for India T20Is
Afghanistan have unveiled a strong squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with Ibrahim Zadran set to lead the side. The series is scheduled to be played from September 13 to 17 at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.
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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has registered a remarkably notable milestone for his growing Test career, overtaking legendary MS Dhoni to become India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Test matches.
Pant reached the landmark during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday. At the time of repor...
Esha Oza to lead UAE in Women’s Asia Cup
The United Arab Emirates have named their squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, with experienced all-rounder Esha Oza set to lead the side. The UAE have been placed in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
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“There is no need to fake...”: Indian batting coach on Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from second Test vs Sri Lanka
India’s decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka has touched off a great deal of discussion, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has put the speculation to rest. Kotak clarified that Kuldeep was unavailable for selection after being affected by viral fever, rather than being dropped for tactical reasons. Kotak was blunt in e...
“Jaiswal shouldn’t have gone so close to him”: Sitanshu Kotak on Jaiswal’s confrontation with Sri Lankan bowler
Tempers boiled over after Asitha Fernando removed Yashasvi Jaiswal with the final delivery of the 17th over. Soon after the dismissal, a heated confrontation between the Indian batter and Sri Lankan fast bowler broke out. During the over, Jaiswal had plenty of opportunities to attack, with the left-hander finding the boundary three times.
Fernando, ...
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