IND vs AFG, 1st Test Day 1: Ton-up Shubman Gill, KL Rahul help India dominate Afghanistan - Action in Images

Shubman Gill (103*) and KL Rahul (100) powered India to a commanding 368/3 at stumps, putting the hosts firmly in control of the contest.

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Centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill put India firmly in control against Afghanistan on Saturday, with the hosts enjoying a productive day with the bat in the one-off Test. Rahul laid the foundation with a hundred before Gill carried on the good work, helping India close the opening day on a commanding 368/3. (AFP)

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Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 103, while Rishabh Pant reached an unbeaten 50, as the duo continued to score freely and guided India beyond the 350-run mark with an unbroken stand. (PTI)

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KL Rahul brought up his 12th Test century with a composed innings, reaching the three-figure mark after weathering the early challenge from Afghanistan's bowlers. However, his stay at the crease was short-lived after the milestone, as he was dismissed for an even 100 soon after completing the hundred.  (PTI)

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Sai Sudharsan also played a good hand with an 81, and he added 139 runs for the second wicket with Rahul. (PTI)

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Shubman Gill brought up his 11th Test century with a single off Mohammad Saleem, celebrating the milestone with a raised bat as he soaked in the applause from the spectators at India's newest Test venue. (AFP)

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Rishabh Pant counterattacked in typical fashion, taking spinner Abdul Malik apart for three sixes in a single over before reaching his 19th half-century in Test cricket. (AFP)

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Mohammad Saleem was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan on Day 1 as he claimed a couple of wickets. (AFP)

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only Indian batter who failed to cross the 50-run mark on Day 1 as he was dismissed cheaply for 24. (PTI)