India won by 7 wickets with 13 balls remaining against Afghanistan in the second match of the Afghanistan tour of India 2026, with Shubman Gill’s 84 leading the chase after Rahmanullah Gurbaz had struck 102 in Afghanistan’s 194. The result gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after their innings-and-300-run Test win in the opener.
Afghanistan’s innings depended overwhelmingly on Gurbaz, who produced a fine 102 while the rest of the batting card struggled to build lasting stands around him. Hashmatullah Shahidi made 27 and Azmatullah Omarzai added 26, but India kept taking wickets often enough to prevent the visitors from turning one substantial contribution into a more demanding ODI total.
India’s wicket-taking work was shared effectively. Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey picked up three wickets each, while Arshdeep Singh added two. That spread of contributions ensured Afghanistan were dismissed for 194 in 24.5 overs, leaving India a target that invited an assertive reply.
India’s chase was paced by Gill, whose 84 gave the innings its shape and control. KL Rahul contributed 39 and Ishan Kishan made 34 as India reached 195/3 in 22.5 overs. Rashid Khan and Ziaur Rahman claimed a wicket apiece, but Afghanistan could not apply enough sustained pressure once India settled into the pursuit.
The match turned on the contrast between the two batting efforts. Afghanistan had the standout individual innings through Gurbaz’s century, yet India had the deeper spread of contributions, both with the ball and in the chase. Once Gill took command and Rahul and Kishan added useful runs around him, the asking rate stayed in India’s favour.
With this result, India have opned their lead in the Afghanistan tour of India 2026 to 1-0. Two ODIs still remain in the series, with the next match scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, followed by another on Saturday, June 20.
Key performers
- Shubman Gill (India): 84 in the chase
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan): 102, the only century of the match
- Gurnoor Brar (India): 3 wickets
- Harsh Dubey (India): 3 wickets
- KL Rahul (India): 39
- Ishan Kishan (India): 34
NerdSports Stat: Afghanistan were all out for 194 despite a century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, while India chased the target in just 22.5 overs with no batter needing to reach three figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
India won the match by 7 wickets with 13 balls remaining.
Shubman Gill was named Player of the Match for his 84 in India’s successful chase.
India lead the Afghanistan tour of India 2026 1-0 after winning the opening Test by an innings and 300 runs and then taking this ODI.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 102.
The next match is the ODI between India and Afghanistan on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
