Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs. India National Cricket Team Timeline
There was a lot of debate and tension as the third Twenty20 International between India and Afghanistan ended. There were questions because it wasn’t clear whether Rohit Sharma was “retired out” or “retired hurt” during the first super-over. If it were the first one, Sharma wouldn’t have been able to bat again, but he did, which suggests a clever move based on the rules’ lack of clarity.
The game was fascinating, and the regular match ended in a tie at 212. Rohit’s excellent hundred, coming after two ducks in the earlier games, was the game’s high point. India returned from a dangerous 22 for four thanks to his heroics and a record fifth-wicket combination. This set up a nail-biting finish. Afghanistan, on the other hand, didn’t give up and made it to a super over. Let’s dive deep into the Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs. India National Cricket Team Timeline.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs. India National Cricket Team Timeline
India Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | c Mohammad Nabi b Fareed Ahmad | 4 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | not out | 121 | 69 | 103 | 11 | 8 | 175.36 |
| Virat Kohli | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fareed Ahmad | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shivam Dube | c †Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Sanju Samson | c Mohammad Nabi b Fareed Ahmad | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 69 | 39 | 77 | 2 | 6 | 176.92 |
| Extras | (lb 9, nb 2, w 6) | 17 | |||||
| Total | (20 overs) | 212/4 | RR: 10.60 |
Afghanistan Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | Minutes | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz † | c Washington Sundar b Kuldeep Yadav | 50 | 32 | 46 | 3 | 4 | 156.25 |
| Ibrahim Zadran (c) | st †Samson b Washington Sundar | 50 | 41 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 121.95 |
| Gulbadin Naib | not out | 55 | 23 | 49 | 4 | 4 | 239.13 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | c Ravi Bishnoi b Washington Sundar | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammad Nabi | c Avesh Khan b Washington Sundar | 34 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 212.50 |
| Karim Janat | run out (†Samson) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c Kohli b Avesh Khan | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | not out | 5 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 |
| Extras | (b 1, w 10) | 11 | |||||
| Total | (20 overs) | 212/6 | RR: 10.60 |
Super Over Drama and India’s Strategic Edge
Due to constant ties, the game went into not one but two extra overs. There was more debate when Mohammad Nabi chose to take runs off a deflection. The first super-over ended with 16 runs scored by each team. Indian finally won in the second super over, with exciting cricket displays, including boundaries, wickets, and intelligent plays that kept the crowd at Chinnaswamy Stadium glued to the screen.
Rohit Sharma’s Victory and His Hopes for the Future
After the game, Rohit Sharma, also named Player of the Match, talked about how rare it is to bat three times in one game. He used this to stress how vital strategic teamwork and mental toughness are in high-stakes games. He led the team through tough times, and Rinku and Shivam Dube impacted significantly. Shivam Dube was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance in every way.
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Coming Challenges and the Future of International Cricket
India is now focused on red-ball cricket as they prepare for a 5-match Test series against England in Hyderabad. The T20 series is over. At the same time, Afghanistan is preparing for a one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo while thinking about the good things that happened in this exciting series.
There are many T20 leagues worldwide, so the cricket season is still full of action and drama. The deep strategic explorations in this series set a thrilling standard for future games, keeping both fans and players on the edge of their seats. The cricket world eagerly waits for teams to get back on track and set their sights on future glory. Congratulations on a series that exceeded expectations, leaving fans with unforgettable memories and a strong desire for more exciting cricket action.
