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    Fans go gaga as Shubman Gill’s commanding innings guides India to an easy win over Afghanistan in the first ODI

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    Fans go gaga as Shubman Gill’s commanding innings guides India to an easy win over Afghanistan in the first ODI

    The scenic HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala witnessed a thrilling, rain-truncated encounter as India secured a convincing 7-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI of the series on June 13, 2026. Weather disruptions forced officials to reduce the match to an intense 25-overs-a-side contest, turning a traditional ODI into a high-octane shootout. Despite a historic batting display from the visitors, India’s clinical chase proved why they are nearly invincible on home turf, setting social media ablaze as fans celebrated a dominant start to the international summer.

    Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s electrifying century pushes Afghanistan to a competitive score

    Choosing to bat first after the rain delay, Afghanistan faced immediate trouble under the overcast Dharamsala skies. Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar tore through the top order, leaving the visitors reeling at a precarious 26 for 3 within the first five overs. Sediqullah Atal fell for a duck, while Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah were dismissed cheaply.

    However, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz played an innings for the ages. Defying the pressure, the wicketkeeper-batsman single-handedly counter-attacked the Indian bowling lineup. Gurbaz reached his half-century in just 25 deliveries before accelerating to a spectacular century off a mere 48 balls. His explosive 102-run knock included 8 fours and 8 massive sixes, striking at an astonishing 200.00.

    Gurbaz found solid support from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, who contributed a steady 27 runs off 30 balls to forge a vital 116-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Azmatullah Omarzai added a quickfire 26 off 16 balls, momentarily threatening to push the score past 200. However, Indian all-rounder Harsh Dubey triggered a lower-order collapse, taking 3 wickets for 47 runs in his 5 overs. Brar clean-up the tail to finish with impressive figures of 3 for 27, bowling out Afghanistan for 194 in 24.5 overs.

    Shubman Gill plays a captain’s knock to take India past Afghanistan in first ODI

    Chasing a demanding target of 195 runs from 25 overs, requiring an asking rate of 7.8 runs per over, India structure its response with sheer tactical perfection. While opening partner Rohit Sharma was unfortunately run out by a sharp piece of fielding from Rashid Khan and Gurbaz for 16, Shubman Gill anchored the innings with absolute authority.

    Gill, leading by example, paced his innings beautifully. He reached his fifty off 37 balls and continued to dismantle the Afghan bowling attack. He paired up with Ishan Kishan, who smashed a brisk 34 off 22 balls, to keep India well ahead of the required run rate. Although Rashid broke the 70-run partnership by bowling Kishan, and Ziaur Rahman dismissed Shreyas Iyer for 12, Gill remained completely unphased.

    Joined by KL Rahul, Gill took the team home comfortably. Rahul played a devastating cameo, bludgeoning 39 runs off just 19 balls at a strike rate of 205.26. Gill remained unbeaten on 84 from 66 balls, a masterful knock studded with 11 boundaries and a solitary six. India comfortably tracked down the target, reaching 195 for 3 in 22.5 overs with 13 balls to spare. Gill was deservedly named Player of the Match for his commanding match-winning performance.

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