In a thrilling 3rd T20I match between India and Afghanistan, both teams end up scoring 16 runs in the first Super Over. A second Super Over is needed to decide the match, but India emerges victorious by scoring 11 runs and restricting Afghanistan to just one run. Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh's partnership helps India post a total of 212/4 after a disastrous start. Fareed Ahmed and Azmatullah Omarzai pick up early wickets for Afghanistan, but it's not enough to secure their first-ever T20I win over India.
In their second T20 match against Afghanistan, Rohit Sharma-led India will be aiming to secure a series victory and extend their winning streak. The return of Virat Kohli to the team will require some changes to the batting lineup, but the Indian team will need to stay focused and not underestimate the talented Afghan Lions. With players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel looking to make their mark, this T20 match promises to be an exciting one.
India will be facing Afghanistan in the highly anticipated second T20I match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. After a clinical victory in the series opener, all eyes will be on captain Virat Kohli who will be playing his first T20I match in 14 months. However, his return means some tough decisions need to be made as two players will have to sit out to make way for Kohli. Shivam Dube and Axar Patel will also be key players to look out for, while captain Rohit Sharma will be aiming to make an impact with the bat after being run out for a duck in the previous match. The match between India and Afghanistan will take place on January 14 in the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
Rohit Sharma's Indian cricket team defeated Ibrahim Zadran's Afghanistan by 6 wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Rinku Singh, who received advice from MS Dhoni, made a crucial contribution to the team's win with his batting performance. Shivam Dube was named player of the match for his all-round performance.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott has announced that the team has a plan in place to deal with the formidable Indian batting duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming T20I series. The series will mark the return of Kohli and Sharma to India's T20I squad after a gap of 14 months, and Trott believes that having faced them in the IPL, his players are well-equipped to handle the challenge. Afghanistan would be looking to put up a strong performance against the hosts, as they gear up for their maiden tour of India.