India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Action in Images

By HT Sports Desk

Published on Jan 14, 2024 10:53 pm IST

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube's whirlwind half-centuries helped India make a mockery of the 173-run target that Afghanistan set for them.

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Whirlwind half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube and a sensational bowling performance from Axar Patel propelled India to a dominant six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their second T20 International in Indore on Sunday, sealing a 2-0 victory for the hosts in the three-match series.(PTI)

Published on Jan 14, 2024 10:53 pm IST

Whirlwind half-centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube and a sensational bowling performance from Axar Patel propelled India to a dominant six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their second T20 International in Indore on Sunday, sealing a 2-0 victory for the hosts in the three-match series.(PTI)

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Though Afghanistan were unable to build a big partnership, Gulbadin Naib's sturdy 57 off 35 balls laid the foundations for a competitive total. Once he fell to spinner Axar Patel (2-17) in the 12th over, Najibullah Zadran (23), Karim Janat (20) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (21) maintained the momentum.(ANI)

Published on Jan 14, 2024 10:53 pm IST

Though Afghanistan were unable to build a big partnership, Gulbadin Naib's sturdy 57 off 35 balls laid the foundations for a competitive total. Once he fell to spinner Axar Patel (2-17) in the 12th over, Najibullah Zadran (23), Karim Janat (20) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (21) maintained the momentum.(ANI)

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Axar Patel was key to India restricting Afghanistan to a score of 172. On a placid pitch, Axar stifled Afghanistan for runs in the first 10 overs and returned figures of 2/17 in his four overs, (PTI)

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Axar Patel was key to India restricting Afghanistan to a score of 172. On a placid pitch, Axar stifled Afghanistan for runs in the first 10 overs and returned figures of 2/17 in his four overs, (PTI)

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Rohit Sharma fell for a second consecutive duck and this time, he was gone first ball. (PTI)

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Rohit Sharma fell for a second consecutive duck and this time, he was gone first ball. (PTI)

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Virat Kohli then came out all guns blazing in his first T20I innings since November 2022. He smashed 29 in 16 balls with five fours as part of a 57-run stand off 28 balls with Jaiswal. (AFP)

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Virat Kohli then came out all guns blazing in his first T20I innings since November 2022. He smashed 29 in 16 balls with five fours as part of a 57-run stand off 28 balls with Jaiswal. (AFP)

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It was the Jaiswal-Dube show after that. The pair took Afghanistan to the cleaners and Jaiswal eventually crossed his half-century in 27 balls. He ended up scoring 68 in 34 balls as part of a 92-run stand with Dube off just 42 balls. (AFP)

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It was the Jaiswal-Dube show after that. The pair took Afghanistan to the cleaners and Jaiswal eventually crossed his half-century in 27 balls. He ended up scoring 68 in 34 balls as part of a 92-run stand with Dube off just 42 balls. (AFP)

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Dube reached his half-century in just 22 balls and he ended the game unbeaten on 63 of 32 balls. (AFP)

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Dube reached his half-century in just 22 balls and he ended the game unbeaten on 63 of 32 balls. (AFP)

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Rinku Singh (9 runs off 9 balls) added some finishing touches to the chase and India ended up winning the match by a six wickets with 26 balls to spare. They have thus confirmed victory in the three-match series, having taken a 2-0 lead. (PTI)

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Rinku Singh (9 runs off 9 balls) added some finishing touches to the chase and India ended up winning the match by a six wickets with 26 balls to spare. They have thus confirmed victory in the three-match series, having taken a 2-0 lead. (PTI)

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