India Seals Series vs. Afghanistan! Gill & Kishan Centuries Power Dominant Win! 💪
India Seals Series vs. Afghanistan! Gill & Kishan Centuries Power Dominant Win! 💪
India crushes Afghanistan by 170 runs in the 2nd ODI, taking an unassailable series lead! Centuries from Shubman Gill & Ishan Kishan sealed the deal. Prince Yadav debuts! #Cricket
India has decisively clinched the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead after a dominant 170-run victory in the second One Day International at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The win showcased India's strength even under challenging conditions, as Afghanistan was bowled out for 232 in response to India's mammoth 402.
The match, played under soaring afternoon temperatures in the high 30s, saw Indian captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan deliver breathtaking centuries. Gill, leading from the front, scored his ninth ODI hundred with a magnificent 154 runs off just 110 balls, featuring 22 fours and 2 sixes. Kishan, not to be outdone, blasted his second ODI century, notching up 125 runs from 79 balls, including 14 fours and 7 sixes. Their formidable 224-run partnership for the third wicket laid the foundation for India's imposing total. Gill's elegant driving and Kishan's aggressive acceleration and six-hitting prowess were the highlights of India's innings. Both batsmen reached their centuries in the same 33rd over, a testament to their synchronized dominance.
Despite the largely airless arena and a sparse crowd of just 13,300 in the 50,000-seater stadium, India mastered the elements after being asked to bat first. This victory came after India's largely unscathed performance in the first ODI, continuing their strong form.
Afghanistan's chase never truly gained momentum. While Rahmanullah Gurbaz (41) and Sediqullah Atal (42) provided starts, and Rahmat Shah top-scored with 79 runs (89b, 8x4), their innings lacked the necessary urgency to challenge India's formidable target. The absence of key players Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai due to injuries further hampered Afghanistan's collective effort. Darwish Rasooli was also retired hurt, adding to their woes.
For India, the match marked the debut of Prince Yadav. In other team changes, Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal were brought into the playing XI. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy missed the match due to a quadricep injury, while Harsh Dubey and Prasidh Krishna also sat out. Despite playing with only five specialist bowlers, Gill and Kishan's heavy-lifting with the bat ensured a comfortable victory, reaffirming India's supremacy in the series.
