Indian skipper Shubman Gill and Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shared pre-match thoughts on the final ODI. Both acknowledged the hot conditions and good batting wicket. India makes three changes, while Afghanistan brings in four new players, aiming to avoid a series whitewash.
India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran faced Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar. Gurbaz was dismissed early for 1 run, caught by Rohit Sharma. Afghanistan were 11/1 after 3.2 overs.
India, already leading Afghanistan 2-0 in the ODI series, aims for a clean sweep in the third match in Chennai. The focus remains on squad experimentation for the 2027 World Cup, with opportunities for young players. Afghanistan seeks a consolation win.
Indian captain Shubman Gill and Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shared pre-match thoughts on the final ODI. Both acknowledged the hot conditions in India, with Gill emphasizing improvement in chasing big scores and Shahidi highlighting the need for partnerships and discipline.
Afghanistan posted 218 runs in the first innings against India in Chennai. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a maiden ODI ton despite battling cramps, but Prasidh Krishna's five-wicket haul ended the innings. India, starting at 5/0 after penalty runs, are now chasing the target.
Despite sealing the ODI series against Afghanistan, India's final game is crucial for team management to test combinations and provide opportunities for fringe players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will get another batting chance after a previous failure. Arshdeep Singh may be rested, and batting order reshuffled.
India leads Afghanistan 1-0 in a three-match ODI series and aims to secure the contest in the second match in Lucknow. Captain Shubman Gill emphasizes experimentation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with potential changes including Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the playing XI.
India is dominating Afghanistan in an ODI match, reaching 371/6 after 44.3 overs. Shubman Gill scored 154, and Shreyas Iyer reached 3000 ODI runs. India aims for over 400 runs as Afghanistan struggles to take wickets.
India is on the verge of victory against Afghanistan in a cricket match. Afghanistan is 230/8 in the 44th over, with Mohammad Saleem dismissed by Gurnoor Brar. Key players Rahmat Shah and Ishan Kishan have sustained injuries.
India's Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Afghanistan started with spin, with A.M. Ghazanfar bowling the first over to Yashasvi Jaiswal. India made three changes, including a debut for Prince Yadav, while Afghanistan had two debutants and missed key players due to illness and injury.
India vs Afghanistan cricket match highlights: Gurnoor Brar took 3 wickets, including a yorker to dismiss Mohammad Saleem. Ishan Kishan and Rahmat Shah sustained injuries. Afghanistan's chase was deemed beyond reach.
Steady rain delayed the start of the India vs Afghanistan ODI in Dharamsala. The HPCA Stadium's advanced sub-surface drainage system, costing Rs 6-8 crores, allowed the ground to be ready quickly after the rain stopped, minimizing delays and spectator disappointment.
India aims to clinch the ODI series against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 17, leading 1-0. The match will be played under extreme heat, with a slow pitch expected to favor spinners. Both teams have announced their probable playing XIs.
Indian captain Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed catch in the rain-shortened first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamshala. Afghanistan collapsed to 194 all out, despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 102 off 51 balls, with Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Harsh Dubey taking multiple wickets.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
India handed ODI caps to debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar ahead of their match against Afghanistan. The game was reduced to 25 overs per side due to weather concerns, with India electing to field first after winning the toss.
The opening ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamshala is delayed due to persistent rain. The cut-off time for a 20-over game is 6:32 pm, with forecasts suggesting potential improvement later in the evening. The series is crucial for India's 2027 ODI World Cup preparations.
Rain has delayed the start of the first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala. While conditions are improving, play is not expected to resume immediately. Both teams are using the series to prepare for the 2027 World Cup, with India testing batting combinations and Afghanistan focusing on their spin attack.
Persistent drizzle in Dharamshala has delayed the start of the first ODI between India and Afghanistan. While conditions are improving, play has not yet resumed. Both teams are using the series to prepare for the 2027 World Cup, with India testing batting combinations and Afghanistan aiming for their first win against India.
Afghanistan bowled out for 194 in the first innings of the ODI match against India. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored the fastest ODI century for Afghanistan. India's debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey took three wickets each. Rohit Sharma was hit on the wrist but continued batting.
India may make bold calls in the 1st ODI vs Afghanistan, with Ishan Kishan potentially taking over wicketkeeping duties from KL Rahul. Pace bowlers Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar are pushing for debuts. Afghanistan relies on its spin attack for a historic win.
The first ODI between India and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday is under threat from rain and thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for June 12, with a 55% chance of precipitation expected on match day. Key Indian players Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya are already out due to injury.
India's one-off Test against Afghanistan (June 6-10) has no bearing on World Test Championship (WTC) standings as Afghanistan isn't part of the WTC cycle. India aims to sharpen red-ball skills ahead of crucial WTC matches, while Afghanistan seeks to test itself against a Test powerhouse.
BCCI rescheduled the first India vs Afghanistan ODI to June 13. Shubman Gill to lead in Test & ODI. Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli return for ODIs. Jadeja & Bumrah rested.
