Gaikwad’s composed 82 powers India past Afghanistan
The opener set the platform before India’s bowlers and middle order completed a confident chase
India vs Afghanistan
India has won the match by 5 wickets
Ruturaj Gaikwad led India’s run chase with a polished 82 from 76 balls as India reached 250-5 in 39.0 overs against Afghanistan. His innings featured six fours and three sixes, earning him Player of the Match honours.
Gaikwad provided the innings with control and momentum, while Ishan Kishan added a brisk 60 from 44 balls. Kishan struck five fours and two sixes, helping India maintain a strong scoring rate through the chase.
Afghanistan had earlier posted 249 before being bowled out in 45.5 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai was their leading contributor with 62 from 56 balls, including four fours and two sixes, but the rest of the innings could not sustain the challenge.
Axar Patel was India’s standout bowler, claiming 3-46 from his 10 overs. Prasidh Krishna added 2-48 in 8.5 overs, while Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad finished with 2-55 from 10 overs. India’s disciplined response with bat and ball secured a five-wicket victory.