How did the 2nd ODI go between India and Afghanistan? — Review, Turning Points & more

India registered a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on June 17, sealing the three-match series 2-0.

After opting to bat first, India posted a massive 402 all out in 49.5 overs. Shubman Gill starred with a brilliant 150, while Ishan Kishan smashed a century as the hosts dominated the Afghan bowling attack. For Afghanistan, Nangeyalia Kharoti impressed with figures of 4/76, while Rashid Khan claimed 3/48.

In reply, Afghanistan were bowled out for 232 in 44.3 overs despite a fighting 79 from Rahmat Shah. India’s bowlers maintained control throughout the chase, with Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar taking three wickets each, while Prince Yadav chipped in with two scalps to complete a dominant all-round performance.

Top batting performance of the match - Shubman Gill

Indian captain Shubman Gillemerged as the top batting performer of the match with a magnificent 154 off 110 deliveries. His innings was studded with 22 fours and two sixes and came at an impressive strike rate of 140. The right-hander first stitched together an 87-run partnership with Rohit Sharma for the second wicket before combining with Ishan Kishan for a match-defining 224-run stand off just 140 balls for the third wicket.

Top bowling performance of the match - Nangeyalia Kharoti

Nangeyalia Kharoti was the standout bowler of the match, finishing with impressive figures of 4/76 from his full quota of 10 overs. Kharoti's scalps included the prized wickets of Indian captain Shubman Gill, centurion Ishan Kishan, as well as Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Gurnoor Brar became only the second Indian bowler to take a three-wicket haul in each of his first two ODI appearances.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz became the fastest Afghanistan batter to 2,000 ODI runs, reaching the milestone in 54 innings.
• India's 402 all out is now the highest ODI total against Afghanistan, surpassing all previous scores against the Asian side.
• This was the first instance in ODI history of a team scoring 400-plus and still being bowled out.
• India equalled South Africa for the most 400-plus totals in ODIs (8).
• Shubman Gill became the fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs by an innings, achieving the feat in 62 innings.
• Gill also became the fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs by balls faced, getting there in 3,016 deliveries.
• Gill's 150 off 108 balls is the third-fastest 150 by an Indian in ODIs.
• The 224-run third-wicket partnership between Gill and Ishan Kishan is the third-highest partnership for any wicket against Afghanistan in ODIs.
• Their stand came at a run rate of 9.60 runs per over (224 runs off 140 balls), the second-highest 200-plus partnership run rate for India in ODIs.
• India reached 300 in just 35.5 overs, the fourth-fastest time a team batting first has reached the milestone in ODI cricket.
• Kishan's century off 71 balls is the third-fastest ODI hundred against Afghanistan.
• Gill's hundred off 77 balls is the fifth-fastest ODI century by an Indian captain.
• Gill also ranks fourth on the list of fewest balls faced to reach 1,000 ODI runs for India (954 balls).
• He remains the fastest Indian to 1,000 ODI runs by an innings, reaching the landmark in just 19 innings.

Who won the Player of the Match?

Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance. The Indian captain smashed a brilliant 154 off 110 balls, laced with 22 fours and two sixes, as he dominated the Afghanistan bowling attack.

When is the next match?

The third ODI in this three-match series takes place on Saturday, June 20, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.