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Blue Thunder In Lucknow: Gill's 154 And Kishan's Century Blitz Seal ODI Series Victory Against Afghanistan
Summary: A batting masterclass in Lucknow! Shubman Gill’s majestic 154 and Ishan Kishan’s brutal 125 annihilated the Afghan bowling attack, setting up an unassailable 2-0 series victory for Team India.
Lucknow: A breathtaking display of modern white-ball batting, followed by a clinical, disciplined bowling performance, saw India steamroll Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
With this thumping victory on Wednesday, the Men in Blue have officially wrapped up the three-match series 2-0, leaving the final upcoming match in Chennai a mere formality.
Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl, hoping the Lucknow surface would offer early assistance to their pacers. Instead, they walked straight into a batting hurricane orchestrated by India's next-generation superstars. India posted a colossal, mountain-like total of 402 runs before bowling out the visitors for 232.
The Masterclass: Gill & Kishan Demolish Afghan Attack
The story of the first innings belonged entirely to two men: Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan.
| Match Phase / Partnership | Runs Scored |
|---|---|
| Early Wicket: Yashasvi Jaiswal | 4 |
| Rohit Sharma Anchor Innings | 48 |
| THE GILL & KISHAN SHOW (Partnership) | 402 |
After opener Yashasvi Jaiswal departed early for just 4, and skipper Rohit Sharma played a quickfire cameo of 48 off 39 balls, Gill and Kishan joined forces to completely dismantle the opposition.
Shubman Gill (Player of the Match): Played the anchor-cum-aggressor role to absolute perfection. His sublime 154 off 110 balls was a masterclass in timing, decorated with 22 elegant boundaries and 2 massive sixes.
- Ishan Kishan: Provided the raw, unadulterated muscle from the other end. Kishan targeted the spin variations of Rashid Khan, blasting a sensational 125 off just 79 deliveries, including 14 fours and 7 colossal sixes.
Despite a late-innings collapse where Afghanistan's Nangeyalia Kharoti picked up a brilliant 4/76 and Rashid Khan claimed 3/48 to bowl India out for 402 in 49.5 overs, the psychological damage had already been done.
The Chase: Rahmat's Solitary Fightback Falls Short
Faced with a daunting mountain of 403 runs to climb, the Afghan chase started with plenty of intent but lacked the necessary partnerships to sustain the momentum.
- Tactical Note: At a required run rate of over 8 runs per over from ball one, Afghanistan were forced to take high-risk options against a lethal, disciplined Indian bowling attack.
| Afghan Batter | Runs (Balls) | Dismissal Type | Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmat Shah | 79 (89) | c Gurnoor Brar | Prince Yadav |
| Sediqullah Atal | 42 (50) | lbw | Washington Sundar |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 41 (33) | c KL Rahul | Gurnoor Brar |
While veteran Rahmat Shah anchored the innings with a fighting 79, he found little to no support from the other end. India’s young bowling battery kept striking at regular intervals:
- Arshdeep Singh was the leader of the pack, picking up 3/45 with his lethal swing and pinpoint yorkers.
- Gurnoor Brar broke the back of the lower-middle order, finishing with impressive figures of 3/60.
- Prince Yadav bowled with great control, picking up 2/56 to wrap up the tail.
Afghanistan were eventually bundled out for 232 in 44.3 overs, handing India a comprehensive 170-run victory.
Match Scorecard At A Glance
| Team / Inning | Score & Overs | Top Batting Performances | Top Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 402/10 (49.5 Ov) |
Shubman Gill: 154 (110) Ishan Kishan: 125 (79) Rohit Sharma: 48 (39) |
N. Kharoti: 10-0-76-4 Rashid Khan: 8-0-48-3 |
| Afghanistan | 232/10 (44.3 Ov) |
Rahmat Shah: 79 (89) Sediqullah Atal: 42 (50) R. Gurbaz: 41 (33) |
Arshdeep Singh: 9-0-45-3 Gurnoor Brar: 10-0-60-3 |
IND vs AFG 2nd ODI: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What was the final result of the India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI?
👉 India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs after scoring a massive 402 runs in the first innings, successfully sealing the 3-match series 2-0.
Who won the Player of the Match award?
👉 Shubman Gill was awarded the Player of the Match for his extraordinary knock of 154 runs off 110 balls.
Where and when will the 3rd ODI between India and Afghanistan be played?
👉 The third and final ODI will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST.
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