India Crush Afghanistan by 170 Runs in 2nd ODI, Take Unassailable 2-0 Series Lead

India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Captain Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 154, while Ishan Kishan smashed 125 as India posted 402 all out in 49.5 overs. Afghanistan were bowled out for 232 in 44.3 overs, despite a fighting 79 from Rahmat Shah. The victory secured the series for India with one match remaining.

Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan Power India to 402

India made a steady start but faced disciplined bowling from Afghanistan in the opening overs.

Afghanistan surprised India by opening the bowling with off-spinner AM Ghazanfar. Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled to find rhythm and was dismissed early.

Rohit Sharma looked in excellent touch and played several elegant strokes but narrowly missed a half-century. He was dismissed for 48, leaving India at 80/2.

The turning point came when Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan combined for a sensational third-wicket partnership.

The duo added 224 runs in 140 deliveries, scoring at nearly ten runs per over and taking the game away from Afghanistan.

Shubman Gill Scores 154, Becomes Fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI Runs

Gill anchored the innings brilliantly and reached his ninth ODI century in just 77 balls.

He later completed 150 runs in 108 deliveries and finished with a magnificent 154 off 110 balls, including:

• 22 fours
• 2 sixes

During the innings, Gill also became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs in terms of innings.

At the other end, Kishan launched a relentless attack.

He scored 125 runs from 79 balls, including:

• 14 fours
• 7 sixes

Kishan reached his century in only 71 deliveries.

India Cross 300 Quickly Despite Late Collapse

The Gill-Kishan partnership helped India cross 300 runs in 35.5 overs, making it one of the fastest 300-plus totals achieved by a team batting first in ODI history.

Shreyas Iyer contributed 26 runs.

Afghanistan fought back in the closing stages of the innings.

Left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharoti dismissed both Gill and Iyer and finished with figures of 4/76.

Rashid Khan claimed 3/48.

India lost their final seven wickets for just 80 runs but still finished with a formidable 402 all out in 49.5 overs.

Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar Shine as Afghanistan Fold for 232

Chasing 403, Afghanistan needed a strong start but struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack.

India’s bowlers struck regularly and prevented Afghanistan from building significant partnerships.

Arshdeep Singh led the attack with 3/45.

Debutant Prince Yadav claimed his maiden ODI wicket.

Gurnoor Brar impressed with 3/60.

Rahmat Shah Fights Lone Battle for Afghanistan

Amid wickets falling around him, Rahmat Shah played a determined innings of 79 from 89 deliveries.

Despite suffering cramps, he continued to find boundaries and kept Afghanistan’s hopes alive.

Sediqullah Atal scored 42.

Rashid Khan entertained with a quick cameo, but the required run rate kept increasing.

The end came in the 45th over when Brar and Prince Yadav cleaned up the tail.

Rahmat Shah’s resistance ended when he pulled Prince Yadav to fine leg, where Gurnoor Brar completed the catch.

Afghanistan were bowled out for 232 in 44.3 overs.

India Seal ODI Series with One Match to Spare

The result highlighted India’s dominance throughout the match.

Gill’s captain’s knock and Kishan’s explosive century laid the foundation for a massive total, while the bowlers completed the job clinically.

With the win, India secured the three-match ODI series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, leaving Afghanistan with no chance of winning the series.

Brief Scores

India 402/10 in 49.5 overs

• Shubman Gill 154
• Ishan Kishan 125
• Nangeyalia Kharoti 4/76
• Rashid Khan 3/48

Afghanistan 232/10 in 44.3 overs

• Rahmat Shah 79
• Sediqullah Atal 42
• Arshdeep Singh 3/45
• Gurnoor Brar 3/60

India won by 170 runs.

India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Captain Shubman Gill’s 154, Ishan Kishan’s 125, and disciplined bowling performances from Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Prince Yadav helped India bowl out Afghanistan for 232 in 44.3 overs. Despite Rahmat Shah’s 79, Afghanistan could not challenge India’s target of 403, and India sealed the series with a game to spare.

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