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'He said ...': Gill reveals Rohit's reaction after costly mix-up in Afghanistan ODI Shubman Gill revealed Rohit Sharma was unbothered by their run-out mix-up in the first ODI against Afghanistan, brushing it off after seeing the replay. Gill's unbeaten 84 then steered India to a seven-wicket victory, overcoming a brilliant Gurbaz century and showcasing debutant bowlers' resilience.

India break 22-year-old ODI record in just 6 balls against Afghanistan India launched their chase against Afghanistan with a record-shattering 23 runs in the opening over, fueled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive batting and several extras. This remarkable start, following a five-run penalty against Afghanistan, set the tone for the chase. Earlier, Afghanistan posted 218, with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scoring a century, but were undone by Prasidh Krishna's stellar 5-wicket haul.

Shubman Gill leads India to a 7-wicket win in first ODI vs Afghanistan Shubman Gill played a captain's knock. Shubman Gill played a captain's knock in India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first ODI on June 13. Chasing 195 in a 25-over per side contest, the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 84 runs off 66 balls, laced with 11 fours and 2 sixes. He added 46 runs with Rohit Sharma and stitched a 70-run stand with Ishan Kishan. Advertisment Add Crictoday As a Trusted Source Rohit, who made a return to international cricket since January, looked rusty during his 16-ball stay and was even hit on the wrist after failing to connect with the ball. He was run out after amassing 16 runs with the help of 2 fours and 1 six. Ishan, who has been consistent in white-ball cricket, didn't allow the bowlers to settle down, accumulating 34 runs in 22 deliveries, including 3 boundaries and 1 maximum. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer was unable to get going and scored just 12 runs. Shubman then found an able partner in the form of KL Rahul , who remained not out on 39 runs in 19 balls as India completed the chase in 22.5 overs. Rahul smashed 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. Earlier, Gill won the tos…

'Mere 70 runs kam kar diye': Ishan Kishan's playful dig at Shubman Gill India achieved a dominant 170-run win against Afghanistan in the second ODI. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan scored centuries, forming a significant partnership. This victory gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The focus now shifts to the final ODI as India aims for a clean sweep.

Batters made contest look 'ridiculously simple': Gavaskar lauds India's ... Former captain Sunil Gavaskar praised India's team-first approach after they chased down a stiff target with ease against Afghanistan in the rain-hit opening ODI in Dharamsala, saying the batters made the contest look "ridiculously simple". India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with a seven-wicket win in the rain-truncated 25-overs-a-side affair, and Gavaskar said KL Rahul's decision to take charge during the chase reflected the side's focus on collective success rather than individual milestones. "Before that over from Zia Ur Rahman, he had bowled three overs for just 19 runs. Then KL Rahul took 20 runs off that over. Up until that point, Shubman Gill needed 21 runs to reach his hundred, with about 30 still needed for the team to win. But Rahul took charge," Gavaskar said on JioStar's 'Cricket Live'. "That tells you everything about this team. It's not about personal milestones. It's about what each player can do for the team. To win the match in the 23rd over shows how clinical the chase was. It was a stiff target, not an easy one at all. But they made it look so ridiculously simple because …

India hand ODI debuts to Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar in 1st game vs ... Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar make their ODI debuts. The first India vs Afghanistan ODI match was reduced to 25 overs per side due to heavy rains lashing the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamsala. Once the covers were removed, the team got into a huddle and gave debut caps to two players. All-rounder Harsh Dubey and pace bowler Gurnoor Brar became the latest players to make their international bow. Advertisment Add Crictoday As a Trusted Source Dubey was part of the side that played a one-off Test against the Afghans, but Manav Suthar finally got the nod. The Sunrisers Hyderabad star has played 30 List A games so far and picked 31 wickets with a best of 4 for 20. With the bat, he has scored 296 runs with two fifties and has an average of 26 and a strike-rate of 100. Pace bowler Brar also made his ODI debut after having played nine games in the List A format with 12 wickets. Brar is known for his ability to bowl at good speeds with the ball and also get hostile bounce. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep miss out It was the Indian side that won the toss and opted to bowl first. Ishan Kishan, who l…

Was eyeing double hundred, Shubman Gill reveals after ... - Rediff Last updated on: June 17, 2026 23:10 IST Discover how India captain Shubman Gill's ambitious batting strategy, including aiming for a double century and finishing matches, led India to a dominant series victory against Afghanistan despite challenging conditions. ●SCORECARD India opener and captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday revealed that he was eying for a double hundred in the second ODI against Afghanistan as he set a pre-series target of batting at least 40 overs and finish matches. Gill battled intense heat and cramps to produce a masterful 154, while the increasingly confident Ishan Kishan scored a statement century asIndia recorded a dominant 170-run win over Afghanistanin the second ODI to seal the series. "Yes, I was, but I knew that I'll have to keep hitting my shots, keep 430, 440, 450 in mind," Gill said at the post-match presentation when asked if he was eyeing a double hundred. "Honestly, in a pretty good space. The ball is going exactly where I want it to go and I'm feeling very confident from the first ball. Even in this match, in the series actually, I had a target for myself that I want to be …

'All the hard work has finally paid off': Gurnoor Brar's emotional reaction after India debut India secured a seven-wicket win against Afghanistan in the first ODI. Debutant Gurnoor Brar impressed with his fast bowling, taking three wickets. Captain Shubman Gill led the chase with an unbeaten 84. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a century for Afghanistan. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series.

Three Domestic Stars Get Maiden India Test Call-Ups - NewKerala.com Cricket News Updated Jun 4, 2026 Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar Overjoyed by Maiden India Test Call-Ups Spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, all-rounder Manav Suthar, and pacer Gurnoor Brar have received their maiden India Test call-ups for the one-off match against Afghanistan. Dubey described the moment as special, noting it took him days to sink in. Suthar called it a dream come true, while Brar expressed motivation to train with top players. All three have strong domestic records, with Dubey also featuring in IPL 2024 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. A ANI Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read · 222 views Save Listen Copy Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar relish maiden India Test call-ups New Chandigarh, June 4 Spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, all-rounder Manav Suthar and pacer Gurnoor Brar expressed happiness over receiving their respective maiden India call-ups for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. India will take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test at New Chandigarh from Saturday onwards. In the fixture that does not feature in the ICC World Test Championship cycle, young domes…

Why did India start at 5/0 vs Afghanistan? Costly blunder explained India's chase against Afghanistan began with a surprising 5/0 score, thanks to a five-run penalty awarded after Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi repeatedly ran on the protected pitch area. Despite this, Shahidi scored a maiden ODI century, guiding Afghanistan to 218. Prasidh Krishna was the star bowler, taking a career-best 5/23.

IND vs AFG 1st ODI LIVE: Gurbaz falls after fiery century Credit: AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia via Alamy IND 0/0 VS AFG *183/8 22.4 overs View Full Scorecard Catch the LIVE score and latest updates from the IND vs AFG 1st ODI in Dharamshala here. IND vs AFG 1st ODI LIVE: ODI cricket is back as India cricket team take on the Afghanistan cricket team in the 1st 50-over format game in the three-match IND vs AFG series at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Shubman Gill and co. will be keen on getting off to a winning start, especially after losing their previous series at home to New Zealand earlier in January. The series marks the start of the Men in Blue’s preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. India will be without the services of veterans Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, who are out due to injuries. However, they still boast of a power-packed squad, boasting of the likes of Gill, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and others. Interestingly, rain interrupted the match for more than 4 hours as we finally got some action at 5:45 PM IST onwards. As a result, the match was reduced to a 25-over per-side affair. India handed debuts to Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey as Shubman Gill opted to bow…

Outstanding! Gill takes one-handed blinder in 1st ODI - Watch Shubman Gill stole the spotlight with a spectacular one-handed diving catch as India tightened control in the rain-reduced first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala. Afghanistan posted a strong start through Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s quick century, but India struck back with regular wickets. Debutant Harsh Dubey impressed with key breakthroughs, while Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy supported well to restrict the visitors.

India A Vs Afghanistan A ODI LIVE Score Update | Tilak Varma Ruturaj ... English News Sports Cricket Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; India A Vs Afghanistan A ODI LIVE Score Update | Tilak Varma Ruturaj Gaikwad Afghanistan A beat India A by 4 runs via DLS: Rain plays spoilsport in Dambulla as Tilak Varma's side suffers defeat despite batting brilliance 6 days ago Author: Krishna Shukla, Souryaprokas Bhaduri Copy link Afghanistan A beat India A by four runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected encounter in the tri-series on 11 June. India A batted first and scored 349/9 and the target was revised to 294 in 38 overs. Afghanistan A were at 177/2 in 25.5 overs when rain stopped play and eventually, the game was called off. This was a first defeat for India A in the one-day tri-series after beating Sri Lanka A in a thrilling opening match. For Afghanistan A, this was a winning start and the Imran Mir-led side will look to carry on the momentum. Mir was named Player of the Match for his brilliant 75* off 70 balls. India A will next face Sri Lanka A on 15 June. For Afghanistan A, their next challenge is against hosts Sri Lankans on 13 June. Sooryavanshi's quickfire, fifties from 3 batters propel I…

Which India cricketers earned their maiden call-ups in Afghanistan ... Four cricketers have earned their maiden India call-ups for the upcoming Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on June 6. Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey were named in the Test squad for the first time in their career, while Brar and Dubey also secured ODI berths alongside Delhi fast bowler Prince Yadav. Hailing from Rajasthan, Manav has played 29 First Class matches and clinched 129 wickets at an average of 25.76. He has been identified as a long-term replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from Tests two years ago. Apart from being a reliable option with the ball, Suthar also has a century and five half-centuries to his name in red-ball cricket. In the 2025-26 edition of the Ranji Trophy, Suthar has claimed 18 wickets in three matches and now, the BCCI wants to try him out against Afghanistan, which is not a part of the WTC cycle.  In List A cricket, Suthar has been equally effective, securing 34 wickets in 25 matches at an economy rate of 4.41. Harsh Dubey has been a sensational addition to the Test and ODI squads. Over the last couple of years, the al…

IND vs AFG 1st ODI Highlights: Shubman Gill leads from the front as ... India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Highlights:Skipper Shubman Gill struck 84 not out to headline India's seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their rain-truncated first ODI in Dharamsala on Saturday. In a contest which was reduced to 25 overs per side, India replied with 195/3 in 22.5 overs against Afghanistan's 194 in 24.5 overs. Gill struck 84 not out off 66 balls with 11 fours and two sixes, while Ishan Kishan made 34 and KL Rahul scored a 19-ball 39 not out in India's chase. Earlier in the first half, Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a rapid 51-ball 102 (8 fours, 8 sixes) but three wickets each for Indian debutants Gurnoor Brar (3/27) and Harsh Dubey (3/47) prevented Afghanistan from going past the 200-run mark. Shubman Gill finishes off in style with three fours, as India win by seven wickets. India tale 1-0 series led. Gill remained unbeaten at 84. 6, 4, 4 - KL Rahul slams debutant Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi out of the park to reduce the deficit. India need run-a-ball now. Shubman Gill is leading India from the front. After the dismissal of Rohit Sharma, India lost Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. But Gill held onto…

Watch: Gambhir's priceless reaction to Rahul's stunning six steals the show Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six highlighted India's dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI. Captain Shubman Gill led the chase with an unbeaten 84, supported by Rahul's quickfire 39, as India comfortably chased down 195. Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey impressed with three wickets each, restricting Afghanistan to 194 despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century.

Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar handed maiden ODI caps as India opt to field India handed ODI caps to Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar for their clash against Afghanistan. Despite initial weather concerns, the match will proceed as a 25-over per side contest. Captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first, aiming to test new combinations ahead of the World Cup. Afghanistan, though preferring to bowl, expressed confidence in their batting.

Gill says he was eying for double hundred against Afghanistan Home Sport Gill says he was eying for double hundred against Afghanistan Sport Gill says he was eying for double hundred against Afghanistan PTI 17 June, 2026 10:46 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Lucknow, Jun 17 (PTI) India opener and captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday revealed that he was eying for a double hundred in the second ODI against Afghanistan as he set a pre-series target of batting at least 40 overs and finish matches. Gill battled intense heat and cramps to produce a masterful 154, while the increasingly confident Ishan Kishan scored a statement century as India recorded a dominant 170-run win over Afghanistan in the second ODI to seal the series. “Yes, I was, but I knew that I’ll have to keep hitting my shots, keep 430, 440, 450 in mind,” Gill said at the post-match presentation when asked if he was eyeing a double hundred. Show Full Article “Honestly, in a pretty good space. The ball is going exactly where I want it to go and I’m feeling very confident from the first ball. Even in this match, in the series actually, I had a target for myself that I want to be there, …