Team India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bowl first. The Afghanistan openers got off to a strong start, and Ravi Bishnoi’s early introduction was necessary to end their collaboration.
After coming at number three, Gulbadin Naib launched a counterattack right away, he had a strong innings of 57. His innings featured five fours and four sixes, that put them in a strong position close to the midway point. But Axar came back and, in his last over, removed the veteran.
After that, things slowed down as the inexperienced batters struggled to establish themselves.The visitors might have given up much sooner, but it took a last-minute surge from Mujeeb to bring them to this total of 172. Although this will be Afghanistan’s highest T20I total against India, it might not be sufficient given the size of the surface.
Axar Patel had another fantastic performance for India, and although Bishnoi was a little pricey, he claimed two vital wickets. Arshdeep Singh, who had gone wicketless during the first stint, enhanced his record in the death overs by finishing with 3/32.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube powers India home in Indore!
Even though they lost captain Rohit Sharma for nothing, the home team never gave up during this pursuit. Kohli hit a quick 29 before succumbing to Naveen-ul-Haq, showing excessive aggression and a few good slogs.
On the other hand, Jaiswal remained active because he consistently sought out the bold course of action. He reached a 27 ball fifty after attacking Mujeeb and Noor Ahmed.
After dispatching an experienced opponent like Nabi for three straight sixes, Shivam Dube was at the opposite end and there was no going back. The southpaw put up another strong showing, scoring fifty off of 22 balls and staying to see his team through to victory. In the end, India sealed the series with a match to spare, as they won the game by 6 wickets.
Fans react as Team India clinch series win after amazing win in second T20I: –
INDIA WINS THE T20I SERIES AGAINST AFGHANISTAN…!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/stuWPZjd20
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 14, 2024
Put Ishan and SKY in this Mix and just think of this team.
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— Muzaffarpur Now (@muzaffarpurlive) January 14, 2024
2019wc Rohit scored 5 tons India didn't win. Lost in SF
Rohit be like next world cup I will score impact runs not quantity runs.
2023wc Rohit scores impact runs India lost FinalsIs Rohit planning not to score runs to win the WT20 2024?
— Anurag Rekhi (@Dravidict) January 14, 2024
Congratulations Team for winning another T20 series. 173 runs in just 15.4 overs. What an stunning inning from Yashasvi and Shivam Dubey.
Yashasvi Jaiswal showed why he is the future of India. Shivam Dubey showed what he can do. Can become the best replacement of Hardik Pandya.…— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) January 14, 2024
Congratulations India ??
Player of the match = Shivam Dubey ?? pic.twitter.com/asXnHuq7C3— Pankaj (@Pankaj41627) January 14, 2024
Dube Carried Mumbai lobby
— SuperLeague is Future ?? (@CSkian000) January 14, 2024
We want old kohli who finishes the match .
People because of yt shorts and reels (their want entertainment in every second)
don't value single and double they want four and sixes— SRU. ALLAHBADIA ? (@sru_Virat) January 14, 2024
Congratulations ?? pic.twitter.com/wKFoo7XGxH
— Amit Shah (Parody) (@Motabhai012) January 14, 2024
A solid innings by shivam ?? pic.twitter.com/JhBBISwkIL
— Shivaye ? (@shivaye01) January 14, 2024
Star of Indian cricket ?
— Shivaye ? (@shivaye01) January 14, 2024
