IND Vs AFG, 2nd T20I: India’s Explosive Batting Seals T20I Series Vs Afghanistan

IND Vs AFG: India showcased their formidable batting prowess on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, with Yashavi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube playing explosive innings to help the team successfully chase down 173 runs in just 15.4 overs.

This victory secured an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series against Afghanistan. The left-handed duo, along with the returning Virat Kohli, who made a comeback to the T20I side after 14 months, displayed a power-hitting spectacle.

Although Kohli couldn’t convert his start into a substantial score, his aggressive approach at No.3 silenced critics.

Shivam Dube remained unbeaten with a score of 63, steering the team to victory after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exit at 68. Axar Patel, with figures of 2 for 17, and Arshdeep Singh, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs, distinguished themselves with the ball.

Captain Rohit Sharma, participating in his record-setting 150th international T20I, chose to field after winning the toss. Despite a quickfire fifty from Gulbadin Naib, India managed to restrict Afghanistan to a par total.

The bowlers’ commendable efforts, however, were overshadowed by the explosive batting display, with Indian batters smashing 10 sixes and 15 boundaries, much to the delight of the Indore crowd.

Rohit Sharma, experiencing a second successive duck in the series, nevertheless celebrated a series victory upon his return to the T20I format alongside Kohli.

Both players made their T20I comeback for the first time since November 2022, just five months ahead of the T20 World Cup.