India Dominates Afghanistan in One-Off Test with Centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill
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India takes control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill scoring contrasting centuries, finishing Day 1 at 368/3.
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India faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test match.
India's KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill produced contrasting centuries as India dominated the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, finishing on a commanding 368 for 3. Rahul relied on patience for his 165-ball 100, while Gill dazzled with his strokeplay, remaining unbeaten on 103. Sai Sudharsan added 81 before falling short of a maiden century. Rishabh Pant's unbeaten half-century in 70 balls further solidified India's position. Afghanistan's spin department struggled, with frontline spinners unavailable. India is likely to bat briefly on Day 2 before unleashing their bowlers.
Yashasvi Jaiswal departed early for 24, but Rahul and Sudharsan repaired the damage. Rahul reached his 12th Test hundred with 11 boundaries but was dismissed soon after. Gill's innings appeared effortless, striking 11 fours and a six. Pant played freely, smashing three sixes. Mohammad Saleem was the most successful Afghan bowler with 2/67.
The pitch is expected to offer increasing spin assistance, putting Afghanistan under pressure.
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India likely to win the Test comfortably.
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Preguntas abiertas
- Will Afghanistan be able to make a comeback on Day 2?