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PremiumInd vs Afg Highlights: India continued their winning run with an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the World Cup here on Wednesday.
Chasing 273 to win, Rohit Sharma went on a six-hitting spree, smashing an 84-ball 131 to record the most number of centuries in World Cup history, while Ishan Kishan (47), Virat Kohli (55 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (25 not out) chipped in with use contributions as the hosts romped home in 35 overs.
Rohit and Ishan shared a 156-run partnership for the opening wicket to set the platform for the chase.
Earlier Rohit Sharma hit his 554th career six during the World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, surpassing the mark of West Indies star Chris Gayle.
The India captain achieved the feat from all three formats of the game when he smashed fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq for his third hit over the fence in the team's pursuit of a 273-run target.
Rohit also crossed 1,000 runs in World Cup matches and then reached his 50 off 30 balls.
His record six brought fans to their feet at the nearly packed stadium.
Gayle, a left-hand batsman and self-styled "Universe Boss", has 553 sixes to his name with Pakistan's Shahid Afridi a distant third with 476.
India's pacer bowled well to restrict Afghanistan on 272/8 after 50 overs. Jasprit Bumrah clinched 4 wickets, Hardik Pandya 2, while Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur got one wicket each. For Aghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai played well to take the score forward.
All rounder Hardik Pandya provided India with BIG wicket as he ended the partnership Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai. After some expensive overs, Indian bowlers are coming back in the game.
Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai are playing in a good partnership and provided the required stability to Pakistan. Both Afghanistan batters have smashed his 50 and Indian bowlers are chasing wickets.
India bowlers have tight grip over the match now as Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur clinched one wicket each to dominate Afghanistan's batting. Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran started on a stable note but this was not acceptable to India's Jasprit Bumrah who dismissed Ibrahim Zadran to provide India with its first breakthrough.
India take on Afghanistan in their second match of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley International Stadium in Delhi. Live action for the match between Afghanistan and India will start from 2:00 PM onwards while the toss is scheduled for 1:30 PM.
The in-form Indians will miss the services of young cricket prodigy Shubman Gill, who has not travelled with the team to Delhi due to a severe bout of dengue fever.
India opened the tournament with an emphatic win over five-time champions Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The game did not always look in India's favour, with the top order getting out early, but the stellar innings of KL Rahul and Virat Kohli helped the team to a memorable six-wicket win from a score of 2/3.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, had a tough start to the ODI World Cup with a six-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in their first encounter at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala.
Rohit Sharma's India will be looking to continue their winning ways and consolidate their place at the top of the points table ahead of their marquee clash with Pakistan. Afghanistan, on the other hand, will be looking to make a statement by beating the two-time world champions in their capital city.
LIVE Ind vs Afg Score: Key highlights of the match so far
1. Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi wins toss and opts to bat first
2. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah is leading India's bowling attack
3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran started on a steady note for Afghanistan.
4. Jasprit Bumrah provided team India with the first wicket and Ibrahim Zadran walked back to the pavilion
5. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was playing well but then birthday boy Hardik Pandya sent his back to the pavilion.
6. Shardul Thakur came back well from the drinks break and dismissed Rahmat Shah
7. Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai are trying to build a partnership
8. Hardik Pandya provided Team India with BIG breakthrough as he dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai
9. Kuldeep Yadav grabbed a BIG wicket of skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and soon Jasprit Bumrah departed Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi
10. After 50 overs, Afghanistan is at 272/8
11. Rohit Sharma scores another ODI half century
12. Rohit scores seventh World Cup century.
13. Ishan Kishan falls to Rashid Khan
14. Rohit falls to Rashid Khan after a fine knock
IND vs AFG LIVE: Good show of wicketkeeping from KL Rahul as he was very quick with the stumping attempt. As he made a slight appeal, third umpire decided to review it but found Mohammad Nabi inside the crease. Afghanistan need to hit some BIG shots now.
IND vs AFG LIVE: After recovering from early wicekts, Afghanistan has made a good comeback and is looking at least 280-290 runs after the end of 50 overs. Mohammad Nabi must increase the run rate and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi should focus to make his innings BIG.
Afghanistan scores 214/4 in 41 overs
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 72
Mohammad Nabi 10
India bowling
Kuldeep Yadav 0/39 (9)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Good over by Shardul Thakur as the Afghanistan batter tries to target him during the last over of the powerplay. Mohammad Nabi smashed a FOUR to put some pressure, but Shardul Thakur made a good comeback to restrict Afghanistan batters. Good show of fielding from Ishan Kishan also.
IND vs AFG LIVE: Wooahhh!!! What a save, Ishan Kishan was almost flying to save a certain FOUR. Indian fielders also have a huge contribution today and will go a long way in ensuring that India lifts the trophy.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 65
Mohammad Nabi 7
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 2/43 (7)
Shardul Thakur 1/24 (5)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/36 (8)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: After Hardik Pandya took Azmatullah Omarzai to end the BIG partnership, a slowdown is clearly visible in Afghanistan innings. Indian bowlers must keep the bowling tight and look towards grabbing more wickets to restrict the score.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 64
Mohammad Nabi 7
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 2/43 (7)
Shardul Thakur 1/24 (5)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/35 (7)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 63
Mohammad Nabi 6
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 2/43 (7)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/35 (7)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Hardik Pandya has been little expensive today, but has bowled on the accurate line and that's why he clinched 2 BIG wickets for Team India. Afghanistan has got one jolt but skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi is still on crease and he must try to convert his 50 into a century.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 62
Mohammad Nabi 4
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 2/37 (6)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/35 (7)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 60
Mohammad Nabi 1
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 2/37 (6)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/30 (6)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: What a fiery delivery by Hardik Pandya and Azmatullah Omarza had no clue how to answer. The ball directly hit the stumps and after a good innings Azmatullah Omarza is walking back to the pavilion. Hardik Pandya provided Team India with BIG breakthrough.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 56
Azmatullah Omarzai 58
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 1/28 (5)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/30 (6)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: A true captain innings from Afghanistan Hashmatullah Shahidi and this partnership is going very well for Afghanistan. They both need to play a long innings to provide a formidable target to India. The batters have opened their arms and smashing BIG shots.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 56
Azmatullah Omarzai 51
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 1/28 (5)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: This World Cup half-century will surely provide a lot of confidence to young Azmatullah Omarzai. He came at a difficult time for Afghanistan and played well to secure his 50 in 62 balls. The partnership between Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai is going well for Afghanistan batting.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 45
Azmatullah Omarzai 50
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/46 (6)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Mohammed Siraj is continuously leaking runs and Afghanistan batters are also targeting his bowling, smashing BIG shots. India's star pacer needs to check his line and use his pace on the right length.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 40
Azmatullah Omarzai 47
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/21 (7)
Mohammed Siraj 0/38 (5)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: The partnership between Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai is getting strengthened and Indian bowlers are desperately chasing wickets now. India will look to secure BIG win against Afghanistan to keep the net run rate in check.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 35
Azmatullah Omarzai 46
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/15 (6)
Mohammed Siraj 0/38 (5)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Good FOUR by Azmatullah Omarzai and he is inching closer to his half-century. The batter has played well to stabilize the Afghanistan innings and need to play a long innings to provide his team with a high score.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 30
Azmatullah Omarzai 41
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/15 (6)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
IND vs AFG LIVE: After remaining completely silent for a while, Afghanistan batters are finally taking some risk and attempting BIG shots. Indian bowlers are also searching for wickets as they don't want the Afghanistan innings to settle.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 29
Azmatullah Omarzai 40
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/12 (5)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/31 (6)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 27
Azmatullah Omarzai 30
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/12 (5)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/19 (5)
IND vs AFG LIVE: As Afghanistan batter smashed some BIG shots against spin, Rohit Sharma don't want them to set and again introduced Jasprit Bumrah in search of a wicket. Jasprit Bumrah is keeping the bowl very tight and Afghanistan batters are looking under pressure.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 26
Azmatullah Omarzai 28
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/19 (5)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 25
Azmatullah Omarzai 25
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/23 (5)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/15 (4)
IND vs AFG LIVE: What a MASSIVE SIX from Azmatullah Omarzai and it is the first SIX of the Afghanistan innings. The team needs many more such shots to release some pressure. They are slowly understanding the nature of the New Delhi pitch.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 24
Azmatullah Omarzai 12
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/9 (4)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/15 (4)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 21
Azmatullah Omarzai 9
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/9 (4)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/9 (3)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 21
Azmatullah Omarzai 8
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/8 (3)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/9 (3)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Hashmatullah Shahidi just tried a completely out of control shot. It displays the pressure on Afghanistan batters who are at 92 runs after 21.2 overs. They need to boost the run rate in order to even think about a fightable score against India.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 16
Azmatullah Omarzai 7
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/8 (3)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/2 (2)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are bowling really well and it seems like Afghanistan batters don't want to take any risk against the spin attack. The spinners are keeping the bowling very tight and Afghanistan batters are not getting enough room to open their arms and attempt big shots.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 14
Azmatullah Omarzai 6
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/5 (2)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/2 (2)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 14
Azmatullah Omarzai 6
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/5 (2)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/1 (1)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 11
Azmatullah Omarzai 5
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/2 (1)
Ravindra Jadeja 0/1 (1)
IND vs AFG LIVE: The star of previous match, spinner Ravindra Jadeja is bowling from the other end. Ravindra Jadeja has shown the right turns on the pitch on Chennai. The pitch of New Delhi doesn't have good support for spinners, but still you never know when it's Jaddu.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 10
Azmatullah Omarzai 5
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
Kuldeep Yadav 0/2 (1)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Skipper Rohit Sharma has launched the spin attack and now wicket-taker Kuldeep Yadav is in. Afghanistan batters play well against spin and the pitch of Delhi also support batters, but still Kuldeep Yadav has repeatedly shown the quality to impress.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 9
Azmatullah Omarzai 4
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/22 (4)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Shardul Thakur is getting some boundaries but he is keeping the ball wicket to wicket and continously searching for wickets. The bowler does not have very good pace but have always compensated with the accurate line and length.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 5
Azmatullah Omarzai 2
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/16 (4)
Shardul Thakur 1/16 (3)
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi 2
Azmatullah Omarzai 1
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/12 (3)
Shardul Thakur 1/16 (3)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Pacer Shardul Thakur came back with some extra energy from drinks break and Rahmat Khan was found in front of the stumps. The umpire said OUT and Rahmat Shah decided to review it, but the DRS left it to the umpire's call. India looking in complete control now.
Afghanistan
Rahmat Shah 16
Hashmatullah Shahidi 0
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 1/12 (3)
Shardul Thakur 0/13 (2)
IND vs AFG LIVE: Good comeback from Hardik Pandya after getting a boundary on the first ball of the over. Shardul Thakur caught a wonderful catch there and Indian bowlers are now making a comeback in the game. Aghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on crease.
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz 21
Rahmat Shah 11
India bowling
Jasprit Bumrah 1/9 (4)
Mohammed Siraj 0/28 (4)
Hardik Pandya 0/7 (2)
Shardul Thakur 0/13 (2)
